@opipeman Or, in defense of others. The decision to use deadly force is a big one, and there is nothing that says that I, as a civilian, have to use deadly force in the protection of others. It is quite a moral and social dilemma. I expect others to take the responsibility for themselves and defend themselves. Saying that, there could be situations that I could employe deadly force in defense of others, but they better not expect it.
@RockyMountainBriar; When I thought of rule #6, I was thinking of four legged creatures. The discussion that has followed my posting has gone in a direction I hadn't anticipated. It has been a great discussion, and a surprising turn. Your point is interesting to ponder. I'm not sure if I could take another human life in order to save myself or someone else. I think that decision would be dependent on the circumstances and would have to be made in a split second. The result would be something that would haunt you for the rest of your life, whether justified or not. That being said, if it were me or a loved one, I think I could kill, but to save a stranger, I just don't know.
@Montecristo; #8 can be really difficult, there have been times my kids have hurt me and there will probably be times in the future. But the times in between are worth the forgiveness.
A co-worker, who was a good guy, asked/pondered that question a few years ago. We were standing around in a small group discussing concealed carry/self defense, soon after Montana made it legal for permit-less carry. He is not a “gun guy”, but not necessarily opposed to firearms, well I think he considered “assault weapons” evil, but I digress. He knew that I CCW sometimes and was surprised when I told him I may not defend him if the situation arose. He “expected it” and commented “Am I not a friend?” He was a friend, however, not a close friend. That moral responsibility for me is great. I do not want to ever be put in a situation of self defense, or the defense of others. I don’t CCW for added weight however.
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself is the second commandment of Jesus. It immediately follows His first commandment: loving God with all your heart, mind and soul.
@opipeman my kids have entered the teenage years. Just staying calm with them is a herculean feat. I figure I can forgive them once they get a bit older. What hair I had that wasn't Grey before is solid white now. Thank goodness for my pipes.
I know that for some of you this will get your panties in a wad. I'm a registered independent and wrote this after Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reed rammed Obama Care down the nations throat without even reading it. I haven't voted for a democrat at any level of office since.
@PappyJoe; The first presidential election I voted in I voted for George Wallace. If that isn't embarrassing enough, I also voted for LBJ. I've learned a lot since then.
@Montecristo; If they are Jehovah's Witnesses, I tell them I'm Catholic (Which I'm not.), and they run from my porch like they've the devil himself. All others, I'll listen to their pitch, thank them and put their handouts in my recycle basket.
@PappyJoe; I was doing yard work a few years ago and a young man campaigning for a Democrat Senator walked up to me and started his pitch. That long time senator was at an event at a local school some time before and his driver parked where the school buses were designated to pick up kids. My wife drove a school bus for 29 years. She asked him to please have his driver move his limo. He asked her if she knew who he was and proceeded to tell her how important he was and he could have his driver park wherever he wanted. By the time I finished telling the young man what I thought about his senator, he skipped the rest of the block.
I would have asked the Senator if he was going to be long because I wanted to call the media and asked them to come down and interview him about being more important than the children waiting to be picked up and taken home.
And, yes, I have used a similar tactic in the past when dealing with politicians. None of them want to get involved in anything negative.
@PappyJoe; She didn't think about that, and had children to take home. His office called the superintendent and voiced a complaint. The good senator was a long term member, but didn't get reelected. Apparently other people noticed his attributes.
My dad would just open the door, wave and say bye, bye fellas….hilarious😂
One thing I don’t understand about political lackey libtards going door to door, one would think by having a US Flag with the Gadsden Flag flying below it on my front porch, that they would just pass me by🤔. Some may, but plenty still stop to give their spiel. Mind boggling.
@opipeman After I had back surgery, I stopped drinking for alcohol for six months because I didn't want to mix alcohol with the pain killers I was given. I made a rule when I decided it was time to have a drink. The rule was "Don't buy anything you have to mix with something else to make it drinkable." The rule for beer was even easier, "Don't buy a beer you can see through." I've always preferred dark beers and ale.
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She'd be wasting a good man, IMHO.
8. Always forgive your children no matter how bad they hurt you.
That is a tough one.
Or, in defense of others. The decision to use deadly force is a big one, and there is nothing that says that I, as a civilian, have to use deadly force in the protection of others. It is quite a moral and social dilemma. I expect others to take the responsibility for themselves and defend themselves. Saying that, there could be situations that I could employe deadly force in defense of others, but they better not expect it.
When I thought of rule #6, I was thinking of four legged creatures. The discussion that has followed my posting has gone in a direction I hadn't anticipated. It has been a great discussion, and a surprising turn. Your point is interesting to ponder. I'm not sure if I could take another human life in order to save myself or someone else. I think that decision would be dependent on the circumstances and would have to be made in a split second. The result would be something that would haunt you for the rest of your life, whether justified or not. That being said, if it were me or a loved one, I think I could kill, but to save a stranger, I just don't know.
#8 can be really difficult, there have been times my kids have hurt me and there will probably be times in the future. But the times in between are worth the forgiveness.
Yep, my thoughts exactly.
A co-worker, who was a good guy, asked/pondered that question a few years ago. We were standing around in a small group discussing concealed carry/self defense, soon after Montana made it legal for permit-less carry. He is not a “gun guy”, but not necessarily opposed to firearms, well I think he considered “assault weapons” evil, but I digress.
He knew that I CCW sometimes and was surprised when I told him I may not defend him if the situation arose. He “expected it” and commented “Am I not a friend?” He was a friend, however, not a close friend. That moral responsibility for me is great. I do not want to ever be put in a situation of self defense, or the defense of others. I don’t CCW for added weight however.
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself is the second commandment of Jesus. It immediately follows His first commandment: loving God with all your heart, mind and soul.
Maybe I should add another rule of sub rule, never argue with Jesus?
Take it from me, This too shall pass.
Sounds right for me.
I know that for some of you this will get your panties in a wad. I'm a registered independent and wrote this after Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reed rammed Obama Care down the nations throat without even reading it. I haven't voted for a democrat at any level of office since.
9. Never vote for a Democrat.
I can’t recall ever voting for a demorat (spelling is correct) but I have voted for a third party candidate a time or two.
The first presidential election I voted in I voted for George Wallace. If that isn't embarrassing enough, I also voted for LBJ. I've learned a lot since then.
How about door to door missionaries; are they treated as “solicitors”?
10-B Telemarketers, door-to-door solicitors, political campaigners and religious missionaries are exempt from the requirement to be polite.
If they are Jehovah's Witnesses, I tell them I'm Catholic (Which I'm not.), and they run from my porch like they've the devil himself. All others, I'll listen to their pitch, thank them and put their handouts in my recycle basket.
<< Go not from house to house >>
I was doing yard work a few years ago and a young man campaigning for a Democrat Senator walked up to me and started his pitch. That long time senator was at an event at a local school some time before and his driver parked where the school buses were designated to pick up kids. My wife drove a school bus for 29 years. She asked him to please have his driver move his limo. He asked her if she knew who he was and proceeded to tell her how important he was and he could have his driver park wherever he wanted.
By the time I finished telling the young man what I thought about his senator, he skipped the rest of the block.
And, yes, I have used a similar tactic in the past when dealing with politicians. None of them want to get involved in anything negative.
She didn't think about that, and had children to take home. His office called the superintendent and voiced a complaint. The good senator was a long term member, but didn't get reelected. Apparently other people noticed his attributes.
Agree with you about rule #10.
One thing I don’t understand about political lackey libtards going door to door, one would think by having a US Flag with the Gadsden Flag flying below it on my front porch, that they would just pass me by🤔. Some may, but plenty still stop to give their spiel. Mind boggling.
11. Never pay full price for anything unless it’s for a hobby or a grandchild.
12. Never drink bad whiskey or light beer.
After I had back surgery, I stopped drinking for alcohol for six months because I didn't want to mix alcohol with the pain killers I was given.
I made a rule when I decided it was time to have a drink. The rule was "Don't buy anything you have to mix with something else to make it drinkable." The rule for beer was even easier, "Don't buy a beer you can see through." I've always preferred dark beers and ale.