What do you call the attack on Pearl Harbor? Last time I checked, Hawaii and its islands comprise the 50th state. What am I missing? ------------------ Sometimes you gotta do the next best thing!
That was a sneak attack designed to destroy the US Pacific fleet. It was not an invasion, and it is not relevant to the issue of gun control. ------------------ The Rockets will be the NBA champions. Believe.
I don't believe that Hawaii was a state at that time, but if it was, it was not invaded, simply attacked. There is a difference. DaDakota ------------------ Go Jazz * http://bbs.clutchcity.net/ubb/Forum3/HTML/011403.html
The Japanese invaded the Alutian(sp?) Islands during WWII. Seems to me that would constitute an invasion of US soil.....or maybe not. I dunno ------------------ [This message has been edited by MoonDogg (edited February 28, 2001).]
So what! We have a military. I pay like 40 cents on the dollar for those bastards, they'd better be able to protect me! ------------------
Its relevant in the fact that If I were residing near the base, I would likely get involved with my guns to defend our country against the invasion..lets call it what it is. Whether the targets were military or not..the result was attack on U.S. soil with potential for civilian casulty. As stated earlier, my three reasons in owning a gun is 1. self-defense 2. hunting 3. to prepare against potential invasion or tyrannical rebuttal. It is this 3rd point that I used the Pearl Harbor Invasion illustration as an example. This is how it was brought up. I realize the likelihood of point 3 to happen is remote as outerspace, but I believe in being prepared for the things I stand for. Further I encourage everyone to research the benefits of guns and how to negate the liabilities by being responsible. I believe responsibility is a prerequisite to gun ownership. If someone is incapable of proper responsibility, then and only then should someone be disallowed to own a gun. ------------------ Sometimes you gotta do the next best thing! [This message has been edited by ROXRAN (edited February 28, 2001).] [This message has been edited by ROXRAN (edited February 28, 2001).]
double post ------------------ Sometimes you gotta do the next best thing! [This message has been edited by ROXRAN (edited February 28, 2001).] [This message has been edited by ROXRAN (edited February 28, 2001).] [This message has been edited by ROXRAN (edited February 28, 2001).]
It must be late, my spelling is getting bad...tomarrow is my long day at work. I have to "bid adieu" to all my friends till late tomarrow... p.s. Watch what you say because I'll be back.. with my guns! ------------------ Sometimes you gotta do the next best thing!
How about you get your unpatriotic ass out there and protect you and your family. At least show some respect for the people that defend the women, children, and cowards. ------------------ Nice guys finish last ... and im surely not going to finish last!
Huh? WTF Little Boy Tangent? I see the inevitable American Pie path this is going down. Sorry Space Ghost, I don't have time to waste with a mental midget. The normal advocates have already spoken on this subject. I'll leave it to the rest of you weirdos to dream about long lost glory days of kickin' ass and telling your b**** when to have food ready. BTW, "Remember the Alamo" is just a saying. ------------------
Well I sincerely apologize for my comments if that was not your intent. I have a lot military in my family and as a result have a great respect for those who have fought for our country. It's a touchy subject for me, sorry. ------------------ "Relax... kids swallow quarters all the time. If she craps out two dimes and a nickel then start worrying!" -Grumpier Old Men
As i took your statement, you call the military a bunch of 40 cent bastards. Now if I misinturpreted your statement, I'll make an apology. To call one a Mental Midget and turn around and call their women 'b****es' shows a lot for your character. At least show some decentsy and respect. ------------------ Nice guys finish last ... and im surely not going to finish last!
It is this 3rd point that I used the Pearl Harbor Invasion illustration as an example. This is how it was brought up. What exactly were you, armed with a gun, going to do against airplanes dropping bombs from several hundred feet in the air? By the way -- guns are legal in the Hawaii area, and I don't think they helped any... ------------------ http://www.swirve.com ... more fun than a barrel full of monkeys and midgets.
QUESTION: Are you more. . . enlightened view of Guns because we live in the US and have not had foreign invasion since d*mn near our inception? The Right to bear Arms is protection against unjust Government. We live in a stable environ with a gov we trust to a limited extent. If you live in say . . . . . LEBENON, Iraq, Isreal would you support having the guns removed If we FELT more threatened by Mexico or Cuba would we be all about a NO GUN POLICY Well My perspective is this. I beleive we should have guns If the KKKops decided to take over . . . what would we do? Checks and Balances go beyond the three branches of Government. Rocket River I really don't trust the government that much If he could I honestly beleive that the Pres would reinstitute slavery. ------------------
Again, are there any normal people that advocate gun ownership? [This message has been edited by Achebe (edited February 28, 2001).]
I would chime in and say that I advocate allowing people to own guns, but I don't know that I qualify as "normal", either. ------------------ Houston Sports Board The Anti-Bud Adams Page
OOOHHHHHHHHHHH... I feel sheepish, or however the saying goes. Sorry Space Ghost. I meant to joke around w/ Roxran about his 'call to arms' by saying that we're paying quite a bit of money in taxes for the military to handle our nation's defense. That's where the $.40 (per dollar of taxes... or whatever the amount is... it's probably closer to $.30 but I digress) thing came from. In the last bit I was actually being sarcastic about the stereotypical tough guy mentality. I'll say good night while "the gettin' is good". All my best. ------------------