There's lots of legal things you DON'T do just because you can. I see it as a matter of protecting my OTHER legal rights against real threats to them-- i.e. as an equalizer against superior forces.Because I can and its my legally protected right. There needs to be no other reason for me.
Or simply being alive, since the rate of suicide is higher than gun-homicide.Does this mean I'm going to be shot for illegidly wielding a cigarette as a dangerous weapon with intent?
...and so? I chose to open carry because it's legal and I can...what I mean is I don't have to explain to people why I exercise a right.sudden valley gunner wrote:There's lots of legal things you DON'T do just because you can. I see it as a matter of protecting my OTHER legal rights against real threats to them-- i.e. as an equalizer against superior forces.Because I can and its my legally protected right. There needs to be no other reason for me.
You don't have to respond at all. But there's no point in responding that you're not going to respond, since no one asked you personally. If you hadn't answered, no one would have missed it.BradAnderson wrote:...and so? I chose to open carry because it's legal and I can...what I mean is I don't have to explain to people why I exercise a right.sudden valley gunner wrote:There's lots of legal things you DON'T do just because you can. I see it as a matter of protecting my OTHER legal rights against real threats to them-- i.e. as an equalizer against superior forces.Because I can and its my legally protected right. There needs to be no other reason for me.
"His father who is a teacher came up to me and told me that his son told me what I said. I was expecting a negative reaction, he told me that he told his son that that was the perfect answer, we don't have to explain to others why we exercise our rights. Now if you want to, great!!! I am not downplaying anybody's reasons, we must remember that the 2A wasn't about hunting or self defense, (primarily) it was to protect us from an overreaching government."Often times when people ask I simply state because its my 2A right. I had one guy thank me. I told a neighborhood kid (about 6yrs old) when he asked me why, "because I can".
You don't have to respond at all. But there's no point in responding that you're not going to respond, since no one asked you personally. If you hadn't answered, no one would have missed it.
I didn't say I don't want to respond but I don't need to give them any other explanation.
"His father who is a teacher came up to me and told me that his son told me what I said. I was expecting a negative reaction, he told me that he told his son that that was the perfect answer, we don't have to explain to others why we exercise our rights. Now if you want to, great!!! I am not downplaying anybody's reasons, we must remember that the 2A wasn't about hunting or self defense, (primarily) it was to protect us from an overreaching government."Often times when people ask I simply state because its my 2A right. I had one guy thank me. I told a neighborhood kid (about 6yrs old) when he asked me why, "because I can".
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That's not a reason-- that's just a polite way of answering saying that it's none of his business. But no one here asked you personally.
It is a reason, I do carry because I can. I am not asking to accept that answer or reason I don't care whether you do or not.
And why the rude comment at the end, this is an open forum, I posted my answer to the topic question asked. Did I unintentionally insult somehow?
It is a reason, I do carry because I can. I am not asking to accept that answer or reason I don't care whether you do or not.
Say what ever you want, I disagree.It's not a "rude comment," it's just a fact that the question was posed generally, and not to anyone in particular. You've got your reasons for carrying (and "because I can" is NOT one of them), and if you don't wish to share them by not respondingthen no one will notice.
It is a reason, I do carry because I can. I am not asking to accept that answer or reason I don't care whether you do or not.
Then you'll have no problem with my observing that it's false. Legality is not a reason, it's a sanction-- NOT the same. Clearly you don't know the difference.
+1Where do these FNGs come from with no hello or salutation and then try to instill themselves as experts whose opinions/words are more worthy than others?
Many are insulting and rude, don't read or follow the rules and frequently do not show their location - state laws do vary.
Wish that they would honor the site owners as well as the other posters here and take a softer, more productive approach. Let others get to know them first.
Not directed at any one single person, but rather generally; however, if the shoe fits you may wear it.
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Are you agreeing that because I can is a good enough reason?There are many different reasons why a person would carry a firearm, and all reasons are equally valid.
Many people say that "because its my right" or "becauseI can" are not "good enough" reasons. What do you think the founding fathers would say to that? Why dont we start applying this to freedom of speech or press?
There is a difference between asking why a person chooses to carry, and asking a person to justify why they are carrying. If the person is legal in doing what they are doing, it shouldnt matter if its an AR-15, 1911, glock, in a thigh rig or shoulder holster, open or concealed.
You can argue/debate tactful carry, reasonable carry, common sense all day long but that only addresses personal opinion. Legal is legal.
cbackous wrote:Are you agreeing that because I can is a good enough reason?There are many different reasons why a person would carry a firearm, and all reasons are equally valid.
Many people say that "because its my right" or "becauseI can" are not "good enough" reasons. What do you think the founding fathers would say to that? Why dont we start applying this to freedom of speech or press?
There is a difference between asking why a person chooses to carry, and asking a person to justify why they are carrying. If the person is legal in doing what they are doing, it shouldnt matter if its an AR-15, 1911, glock, in a thigh rig or shoulder holster, open or concealed.
You can argue/debate tactful carry, reasonable carry, common sense all day long but that only addresses personal opinion. Legal is legal.