in which I ramble about guns

[threeplusfire]

I've been thinking about this site for a few days now. They lay out their arguements well, and I tend to agree. I'd like to say something, but I don't know what yet. The site contains a large number of by images both hilarious, chilling and thought provoking.

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[fauxfille.livejournal.com]

I dislike guns. All guns. I think if you own a gun you get the itchy trigger syndrome and you want to use it. I don't believe that shit about defending yourself with a gun. What will protect you? A gun or a heavy object? A knife? Can we all carry knives if we can carry guns? And who said I can trust my neighbor to defend me or anyone else? Maybe I'm in a mood tonight, but I tend to think most people act selfishly and machiavellian.

I'd take a heavy object over a gun, any day. And who needs a gun?

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[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I can safely say, for myself, that while people annoy the hell out of me on a daily basis, I have never seriously considered shooting anyone. It's something we joke about, sure, but that's because guns are common here. We also joke about dropping people off the 360 bridge.

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[fauxfille.livejournal.com]

Do you mean common in Texas? Have you seen Bowling for Columbine? I don' t know a lot about guns...just how many have "accidentally" been killed by them.

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[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Common in Texas, and probably other places too.

I have not seen Bowling for Columbine yet, but I really should. I've heard it's exceptional work.

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[fauxfille.livejournal.com]

Wow! You're up right now. I'm debating whether to go into work tomorrow. I just came home from seeing a show and it is lateeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Yes, go see Bowling for Columbine. Michael Moore pulled together a ton of footage, historical information, interviews and just a kickass movie. Loved the Canadians in the movie, too.

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[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I've been up way too late for several nights running. Ahh, the joys of the unemployed life. ;)

Micheal Moore is a great guy. I hear his interview with Charlton Heston is one of those most bizarre things ever.

[fauxfille.livejournal.com]

Yes, he unravels Charleton Heston and it is fascinating to watch. People open up around him in interviews, but he has a sharp mind and is persistent. People yelled out and laughed in the theater at different moments.