GFZ's, by there very nature, are putting more illegally own guns on the street.

[nakinate]

Geez, everyone bailed just as this thread was getting good.

 

[MikeDVB]

I think the premise of the article is getting missed here. It doesn't have anything to do with private property rights nor even poor decisions being made by firearm owners leaving a weapon in a locked storage container that has glass as a barrier.

In my opinion, the disconnect that is offered up here is shinning a light on the shallow examination usually given the specter of firearms making it into the hands of criminals. It is a direct comparison to the smoke and mirror tactics practiced by knee jerk hoplophobes who only hold out a minute example of contributing factors to support their narrow view while never allowing consideration of how their solutions actually contribute to the problem.

I have no idea what you just said.

Let me try to simplify it for you guys... I could be wrong - but I'm trying:

The point of the article is getting missed here. It doesn't have anything to do with property rights or poor decisions of gun owners leaving a weapon in a locked storage container that has glass as a barrier.

In Carat's opinion, the disconnect that is offered up here is bringing to light the shallow examples usually given to make the point 'bad guys get firearms because it's too easy to do so legally.'

It's a direct comparison between smoke and mirror tactics by knee-jerk individuals that have an irrational fear of firearms that only use a tiny example of contributing factors to support their narrow views. They will never consider how their own solutions can potentially make the problem they're trying to solve worse.

Carat can correct me if I'm inaccurate/wrong.

 

[nakinate]

My bigger issue is the terrible grammar being exhibited by the grandson of an English teacher. As evidenced by the subject of this thread, the OP doesn't even know the difference between "there" and "their". Then he tries to tell us how amazing his upbringing, vocabulary and learned circles are. Some humility goes a long way when trying to converse with people, learned or otherwise.

 

[MikeDVB]

My bigger issue is the terrible grammar being exhibited by the grandson of an English teacher. As evidenced by the subject of this thread, the OP doesn't even know the difference between "there" and "their". Then he tries to tell us how amazing his upbringing, vocabulary and learned circles are. Some humility goes a long way when trying to converse with people, learned or otherwise.

Get past that - quit being petty - and look at what he actually tried to say.

 

[nakinate]

Get past that - quit being petty - and look at what he actually tried to say.

I understood what he said. I'm learned too. He also tried to lecture us on good vocabulary and grammar. He has since disappeared and not responded to critique of his grammar.

 

[stephen87]

Sorry, I grew up with a grandmother, who was an English teacher, when it was considered a valuable tool in life. The lessons have served me well in learned circles.

FTFY!

FOR CPT!

 

[nakinate]

FTFY!

FOR CPT!

. I'd rep ya, but I am all out. Hooray for back up! About time.

 

[MikeDVB]

I understood what he said. I'm learned too. He also tried to lecture us on good vocabulary and grammar. He has since disappeared and not responded to critique of his grammar.

So if somebody does something silly/stupid/wrong... Your response is to be the 'better person' and respond-in-kind? Wait... That doesn't make sense...

Be the better person - move on with your life and keep the thread on-topic.

I was looking forward to the intelligent discussion I expected in this thread - not the Grammar Nazi's and Spelling Police. If somebody wants to make a fool of themselves - leave them to it - don't join the club.

 

[nakinate]

So if somebody does something silly/stupid/wrong... Your response is to be the 'better person' and respond-in-kind? Wait... That doesn't make sense...

Be the better person - move on with your life and keep the thread on-topic.

This is the Internet. What fun would that be?

 

[Sylvain]

This is the Internet. What fun would that be?

Your write.That wouldnt bee to much fun!

 

[nakinate]

Your write.That wouldnt bee to much fun!

Where is CPT when you need him? Whatever, you're French. You get a pass on grammar.

 

[Rookie]

FTFY!

FOR CPT!

Grandma is such a failure...

 

[stephen87]

Considering he forgot they were 'illegally owned guns,' and not 'illegally own guns,' I concur.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Sorry, I grew up with a Grandmother that was an English teacher when it was considered a valuable tool in life and a vocabulary that has served me well in learned circles.

Really? Too bad she didn't teach you how to spell! Or how to use punctuation.

 

[Fixer]

What do you expect from the anti's. They think less guns = less crime.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Sorry, I grew up with a Grandmother that was an English teacher when it was considered a valuable tool in life and a vocabulary that has served me well in learned circles.

So, are you saying that your grandmother was a tool? Or an English teacher is a tool?
And is it your grandmother or an English teacher that is considered a vocabulary?

Maybe Cathyinblue could help us out with this one!?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Get past that - quit being petty - and look at what he actually tried to say.

I asked him to put it in layman's terms and he responded with holier-than-thou attitude. I'm all for discussion, but I can't really discuss something if I don't know what was said.

 

[Yup!]

My bigger issue is the terrible grammar being exhibited by the grandson of an English teacher. As evidenced by the subject of this thread, the OP doesn't even know the difference between "there" and "their". Then he tries to tell us how amazing his upbringing, vocabulary and learned circles are. Some humility goes a long way when trying to converse with people, learned or otherwise.

He did that on purpose so we would have a better chance of understanding it.

 

[nakinate]

He did that on purpose so we would have a better chance of understanding it.

Which is why I dissected the rest of his grammar usage. He started running his mouth about how much better he was than others due to his upbringing. I just pointed out that he has made plenty of grammatical errors in this thread alone. Now, he has conveniently disappeared...

 

[24Carat]

Let me try to simplify it for you guys... I could be wrong - but I'm trying:


Carat can correct me if I'm inaccurate/wrong.

And I betcha didn't break a sweat doing that did you ?