[Midge538]

Originally Posted by brostholder

So, for every one of those nuts, there are hundreds of great villagers.

No, not hundreds, there are 'really' thousands.

[redwitch]

As most of you know, I'm one of those gun-totin' mamas. I have a valid reason for carrying at all times and they have nothing to do with TV. I have carried for the past 5 years. Other than using it at the range and cleaning it at home, I have NEVER pulled it out, not even to show someone who asked to see it. And I won't. If that gun comes out for any reason other than to be cleaned or moved to a different location (purse, bedside, etc.), it is because I plan to use it.

For some idiot to get so angry because he's delayed while someone waits for a parking spot that he has to show he has a weapon is downright scary. There really should be psychiatric tests taken before someone is allowed to get a concealed weapon license, especially about anger issues. Personally, I firmly believe that a concealed weapon license should be issued sparingly and there better be a dang good reason for needing one, not just some petty ego trip. It really is too easy to get one in Florida.

Now, having said all of that, I was out and about today -- in Sam's, at the Dollar Store, Kohl's, the airport, Sweet Bay and Publix. I had a great time (which is saying something considering I think shopping rates right up there with getting a shot). My arm was in the sling to keep people from accidently hitting the elbow and people were extremely kind, helping me when I struggled, smiling, not pushing or shoving, even waiting politely for parking spaces. I heard Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays constantly. There still is a lot of kindness and warmth in TV. The jerks are far outnumbered by the good, kind ones.

Gracie, have no fear, TV is still your kind of world and will be for a long, long time to come.

[Jane52]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

Imagine if he had pulled a gun or a knife and there was no one there who was licensed to carry.

EXACTLY! It took an armed security guard to take down the crazed guy shooting at the school board! The lady swinging the purse had guts, but her attempt failed.

[thistrucksforyou]

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

Does anyone know in which states the guy with the gun would have been within the law?

In Indiana you can be approved to carry a fire arm for many reasons , but it has to be visible....This sometime makes people feel funny when standing in line at there favorite star bucks and the person in front of you is packing a visible hand gun....

[pooh]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Oh Pooh. I was out today, and got a hug from the Kroger manager and a hug from the butcher and a handshake and a Merry Christmas from the guy behind the postal counter that I see almost every day with my ebay packages and three smiles from little ones in strollers and lots of smiles from people not as old as me.

Christmas is definitely on the way here in Ohio. I will send good cheer to you and you can pass it on.

I just love you, Pooh.



Merry Christmas.

Love you, too, Gracie. All the clerks I dealt with today were bright and cheerful. They've really been working hard, there have been lots of shoppers, at least when I've been out there in the trenches....

I'm so happy you received such great wishes from those you do business with, it's nice to send and receive good feelings from others. We need more hugs in this world.

Merry Christmas, GG, to you and all you love and all who love you.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by islandgal

I sadly think more of these incidents appear with the rapid growth of our population.
I personally think there should be more security around in plain sight.
We come from so many different locations and sadly, as they say, it takes all kinds - hopefully only a few disorderly ones surface.
I can only imagine what those residents think who have lived here ten years or more. Would like to hear their input.

I have lived here full time for nearly ten years. I have never witnessed the kind of behavior mentioned in this thread. (I did see a guy dancing with a lamp post in Spanish Springs. The lamp post didn't seem to object and he was not bothering anyone.)

I have witnessed many acts of kindness and consideration.

By the way, your cell phone can be a deterrent. I was recently approached by a persistent pan handler. (Not in TV) He was young, big and aggressive. I pulled my cell phone from my pocket and he took off. Whether he was camera shy or thought I was dialing 911, it worked.

[mac9]

In Fl, it is illegal to show a handgun for which the carrier has a concealed permit UNLESS the carrier is threatened with harm to life. Concealed means just that...concealed until needed for use. If this guy does have a permit, he won't have it much longer!

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

A resident was in his car on Canal Street waiting for a vehicle to leave a parking space. A man came up from the vehicle behind him, became verbally aggressive and showed he had a handgun. The man with the gun faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, without intent to kill, bond was $7000. This was reported in the Daily Sun 12/23.
Be careful out there, you never know when a gun tottin person will lose their marbles.

1. Obviously, this is not the complete story. If it is, the guy should be disarmed and sent for mental observation.

2. As expected, all of the anti-gun crazies chime in.

3 I want to challenge you. (the anti-gun people, that is)I want you to put yourself in the shoes of the criminal. Seriously, what does he think about guns. You claim to be enlightened. Be so. Take a look at the gun issue from the criminals point of view. Then, I would like to hear your opinion.

Yoda

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

Imagine if he had pulled a gun or a knife and there was no one there who was licensed to carry.

I just knew it would go there!

X

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Yoda

1. Obviously, this is not the complete story. If it is, the guy should be disarmed and sent for mental observation.

2. As expected, all of the anti-gun crazies chime in.

3 I want to challenge you. (the anti-gun people, that is)I want you to put yourself in the shoes of the criminal. Seriously, what does he think about guns. You claim to be enlightened. Be so. Take a look at the gun issue from the criminals point of view. Then, I would like to hear your opinion.

Yoda

Was the guy waiting for the car to exit the parking space a criminal??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

Does anyone know in which states the guy with the gun would have been within the law?

Within the law to threaten somone with a gun??

[Uptown Girl]

I missed the Daily Sun article, but I liked hearing that the culprit WAS apprehended, has a hefty bail and that it was reported in your Daily Sun.
Similar goofballs with illusions of entitlement and short fuses may read the news and decide it's not worth it to have a tantrum.
I've lived in or near Chicago all of my life. It's good to know that when Hubby and I finally get to live in TV, we will rest assured that police business is taken care of in your beautiful Villages.

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Yoda

1. Obviously, this is not the complete story. If it is, the guy should be disarmed and sent for mental observation.

2. As expected, all of the anti-gun crazies chime in.

3 I want to challenge you. (the anti-gun people, that is)I want you to put yourself in the shoes of the criminal. Seriously, what does he think about guns. You claim to be enlightened. Be so. Take a look at the gun issue from the criminals point of view. Then, I would like to hear your opinion.

Yoda

No one is being anti-gun crazy, Yoda. No one wants to be threatened with a gun for parking spaces. Would you?

Put yourself in the shoes of the criminal? You're kidding...why? Why would we give a rat's butt about what a criminal thinks of guns?

Oh, you're being sarcastic, right?....

Merry Christmas Yoda!

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by pooh

No one is being anti-gun crazy, Yoda. No one wants to be threatened with a gun for parking spaces. Would you?

Put yourself in the shoes of the criminal? You're kidding...why? Why would we give a rat's butt about what a criminal thinks of guns?

Oh, you're being sarcastic, right?....

Merry Christmas Yoda!

You make my point for me, thanks

Merry Christmas

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by Yoda

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2. As expected, all of the anti-gun crazies chime in.

3 I want to challenge you. (the anti-gun people, that is)I want you to put yourself in the shoes of the criminal. Seriously, what does he think about guns. You claim to be enlightened. Be so. Take a look at the gun issue from the criminals point of view. Then, I would like to hear your opinion.

Yoda

Though we are neither agreeing nor disagreeing with any of your points,
we are wondering what anti gun has to do with being crazy.
And do a few replies warrant the comment that ALL the anti-gun crazies are responding -There are many more of them out there for sure.

Some experienced statistical type could very well make a point that there might be as many or more crazy gun toters.

Here's something on which we can all agree - we are all better off if someone were crazy.... that they be anti-gun rather than a packer!!

The tune of this season is peace, bro.

L and L