Tom_in_CA
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jb7487, your in-put is not in vain. It's the comparison of contrary opinions that make for "balanced comment". So don't go away, or think that your opinions aren't considered, aren't making people think more moderately, etc... To the contrary, I very much (and I think others too) want to be challenged, to see things from another .... more cautious .... viewpoint. It's all good to get the bottom of issues.
The only thing I would add, is that, you're right: a position like Dave's might make a person think that Dave thinks he can just waltz out to the White house lawn, or whatever "just because it's public". This is why I usually add the disclaimer "... barring obvious historical monuments, etc..."
A person can take Dave's stance, and ALSO add a little discretion. There are a lot of things a person can do (like picking your nose for instance), that you/me/we do with uh ...... a little common sense and discretion, so as not to be a sore thumb.
The only thing I would add, is that, you're right: a position like Dave's might make a person think that Dave thinks he can just waltz out to the White house lawn, or whatever "just because it's public". This is why I usually add the disclaimer "... barring obvious historical monuments, etc..."
A person can take Dave's stance, and ALSO add a little discretion. There are a lot of things a person can do (like picking your nose for instance), that you/me/we do with uh ...... a little common sense and discretion, so as not to be a sore thumb.