Do you trust your neighbor to own a sword?

[DeepseekerADS]

DeepseekerADS:

Thank you very much for your kind words! I went through a major health issue a few years ago and it bent my sabre a bit.
I'm back and kicking - just not quite as high.
It's a pleasure to be back in touch with you!
Good luck to all,
The Old Bookaroo

You'll always be welcome up here in my sanctuary. Most people never find the peace and sanctuary I have. Got an empty house if you ever wish to disappear

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[Garscale]

What possible good can this thread do? It will end badly.

 

[Garscale]

Ok I have a problem with my neighbor. He seems like a nice guy. Good job, nice family, etc but I suspect he is planning a mass killing. He has a huge barn/shop and he has been amassing weapons of mass death for years. I got a peak inside and couldn't believe the way he had such instuments if death crammed in there. All proven to kill and maim people. So far he hasn't harmed anyone that I know of with them but he did obliterate three deer and a cow!

Ever since I saw what was in there I can barely sleep at night. Knowing thousands of people have been killed by these exact weapons and they are right down the road and often unattended!!!! This week he brought another one home! A brand new Charger! You know how many folks those have killed? Right behind the Mustang and Camero! He already has those in the shop!

I just don't trust him to have those aweful things . What should I do

 

[PetesPockets55]

Ok I have a problem with my neighbor. He seems like a nice guy. Good job, nice family, etc but I suspect he is planning a mass killing. He has a huge barn/shop and he has been amassing weapons of mass death for years. I got a peak inside and couldn't believe the way he had such instuments if death crammed in there. All proven to kill and maim people. So far he hasn't harmed anyone that I know of with them but he did obliterate three deer and a cow!

Ever since I saw what was in there I can barely sleep at night. Knowing thousands of people have been killed by these exact weapons and they are right down the road and often unattended!!!! This week he brought another one home! A brand new Charger! You know how many folks those have killed? Right behind the Mustang and Camero! He already has those in the shop!

I just don't trust him to have those aweful things . What should I do

Limit the amount of gas he can put in the tank or remove the distributors right now.

 

[Xraywolf]

I always have something handy, at least a switchblade that were recently made legal to carry after a decades long prohibition.
I am always half subliminally observing my surroundings, including other guys with weapons both visible and suspected.

 

[Garscale]

Limit the amount of gas he can put in the tank or remove the distributors right now.

Oh it's getting worse! He is buying high capacity killers! His wife just drove by in a brand new SUV!

 

[Old Bookaroo]

Garscale:

You bring up an interesting point.

People correctly perceived too many folks were being killed in cars. Now we have seatbelts and almost everyone uses them. We have a Federal maximum speed limit. First we had airbags - then all-around airbags. Much better brakes. The newest cars have cameras, vehicle- and pedestrian-detection systems, they even let you know if you're about to get out of your lane. Before that, car makers added turn signals and windshield wipers.

A combination of law enforcement and public education has dramatically reduced the number of DUI deaths. "The number of DUI-related accidents decreased from 275,000 in 2003 to 17,941 in 2006." That's quite an improvement in my book.

Distracted driving remains a serious issue. That's being addressed, as well. Again, with a combination of law enforcement and public education.

First we saw there was a serious problem. Then we did something about it.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Garscale]

Garscale:

You bring up an interesting point.

People correctly perceived too many folks were being killed in cars. Now we have seatbelts and almost everyone uses them. We have a Federal maximum speed limit. First we had airbags - then all-around airbags. Much better brakes. The newest cars have cameras, vehicle- and pedestrian-detection systems, they even let you know if you're about to get out of your lane. Before that, car makers added turn signals and windshield wipers.

A combination of law enforcement and public education has dramatically reduced the number of DUI deaths. "The number of DUI-related accidents decreased from 275,000 in 2003 to 17,941 in 2006." That's quite an improvement in my book.

Distracted driving remains a serious issue. That's being addressed, as well. Again, with a combination of law enforcement and public education.

First we saw there was a serious problem. Then we did something about it.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

So you think we should further adress car violence? Maybe there should be far less cars on the street. We could ban them. We should start with the high capacity killers though. Airplane violence is out of control. There are relatively few incidents but they create mass casualties. Then busses! Holy crap! They are indiscriminate killers. Little old ladies crossing the street..Bam!. They run off cliffs and kill dozens. They have even been known to kill children on the way to school. We better pass some bus violence laws right now.

Dont even get me started on those murderous trains. As far as cars go.. you just cant trust your neighbor to have one.

 

[ARC]

Hmm lets see... Do i trust my neighbor to own a sword ?

Yes... Until...

they ever step onto my property with said sword...

Then...

All "trust" is moot.

 

[Ohiogoldfever]

Shocking the opinions people have on being armed. Sword, gun or knife.... whatever. Human beings are a damn mess. If you pass 100 people walking down the street it’s damn fair bet at least a couple will be a threat to you or others. Violence and evil doings are as human as a mother loving her child. Some people are just bad, wired wrong, violent or just don’t hold any value for other peoples lives.

If the man with the gun isn’t a nutter than your lucky to have him around. Many have seen the worst in people and don’t plan to be anyone’s victim. Chances are he’ll save your pansy ass if something goes down. Or you could wait for the police of government to come clean up the bodies.

Grown men and women form an idea of the world around them by watching the news, knowing full and well that trash is lying to you. The best part is they will watch and learn of all the dangerous people around then think to themselves “guns are the problem”.... It’s a damn shame. Learn to protect yourself and your family. The point that someone forces their way into your house or attacks you in a parking lot it’s already to late.

 

[Duckshot]

So you think we should further adress car violence? Maybe there should be far less cars on the street. We could ban them. We should start with the high capacity killers though. Airplane violence is out of control. There are relatively few incidents but they create mass casualties. Then busses! Holy crap! They are indiscriminate killers. Little old ladies crossing the street..Bam!. They run off cliffs and kill dozens. They have even been known to kill children on the way to school. We better pass some bus violence laws right now.

Dont even get me started on those murderous trains. As far as cars go.. you just cant trust your neighbor to have one.

It's those d@mn semiautomatic transmissions that allow even the drunkest of drivers to get out of the parking lot. Ban automatic transmissions, it's for the children.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

Garscale:

You managed to completely miss the point - reading something into the post that simply isn't there along the way.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

PS: FYI - The experts are addressing "murderous trains." When's the last time you saw an unmarked train crossing? Westinghouse invested the brakes - no more brakemen clambering along the top of a boxcar to spin the wheel. There's a "dead man's pedal" in the cab. New technology is making it almost impossible to have a collision. Progress.

 

[Garscale]

Garscale:

You managed to completely miss the point - reading something into the post that simply isn't there along the way.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

PS: FYI - The experts are addressing "murderous trains." When's the last time you saw an unmarked train crossing? Westinghouse invested the brakes - no more brakemen clambering along the top of a boxcar to spin the wheel. There's a "dead man's pedal" in the cab. New technology is making it almost impossible to have a collision. Progress.

Oh those trains! They are bad news... my poor ol Granny had 12 hens. They were minding their own business just pecking up a little gravel for the ol gizzard. Along comes a train. And toot toot chicken soup. No more yard eggs for me and Granny. Train violence. If they cant kill you they will take your chickens and starve Granny out. Violent, violent machines.

Oh... as far as the signs on the crossing... you can teach a turkey to read but not a chicken.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

What the heck?

Aren't we on here talking to old friends?

Book, glad to have you back = You been gone too long my friend.
Good Lord = it has been years now.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Duckshot:

A "gun-free zone?" Like the NRA National Convention, the Republican National Convention, and many Trump hotels?

I very much doubt anyone could have stood on the ground and shot up 30 stories to nail the killer. That would be a rare accomplishment by an expert sniper with an elephant gun.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

Pretty much irrelevant..... There are no "buts", "except for", "other than", or "not including" in the wording of our 2nd amendment. I have never even once been concerned about a mass shooting, I have been concerned many times about being assaulted and in fact have been several times in the past, even pulling my firearm once to end it.

Last week while at the gym an employee dropped an 8 foot florescent light bulb while trying to install it 15 feet in the air, I didn't know he was installing it, it made a loud bang like a gun shot when it hit the floor, I had my hand on my firearm in a second thinking it was a gun shot, didn't pull it, but my hand was on it under my shirt as I surveyed the room where the sound came from, when I saw what happen I laughed.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

It's those d@mn semiautomatic transmissions that allow even the drunkest of drivers to get out of the parking lot. Ban automatic transmissions, it's for the children.

Book, all I ever wanted was to just be left alone.

There are things I could show you if you ever came up this holler
Come on up P)

 

[DeepseekerADS]

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[Old Bookaroo]

Treasure Hunter:

I didn't bring up the concept of a "gun-free zone." I simply pointed out it doesn't really mean much.

There is a first half to the 2nd Amendment. I quoted a bit from the Second Militia Act of 1794 - which explains in detail what "well-regulated" means.

Yes, I'm fully aware of Heller, and I recommend a very careful reading of that remarkably poor decision. Originalism As Faith exposes the utter bankruptcy of that judicial "philosophy" as practiced in the real world.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Old Bookaroo]

DeepseekerADS:

I haven't been back east to Virginia in many, many years. However, if I make the trek east again, I will be sure to look you up (with plenty of advance warning, of course).

I'm all for being left alone - nothing wrong with wanting that, and certainly nothing wrong with doing that.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[SusanMN]

I don’t worry about swords but I expect my neighbor of 16 years has an arsenal. He is a Minneapolis police officer with the apparent requisite personality. He parks in front of my house every day I guess because he doesn’t want people to know where he lives. Last year I was having yard work done and asked if just for that one day he could park elsewhere and he refused. First time in 16 years I have ever asked him and he refused. Great guy