HapSmo19 wrote:Woodruff wrote:HapSmo19 wrote:Woodruff wrote:Now, would you care to respond to the actual points that I've made...?
You made actual points?
Someday, you might get moved into the class where they actually think about what they read, then you can join us in recognizing actual points.
OK. So help me out here...
Boil your points down to where I can understand them cuz they seem more like insult-laden opinion to me. Thanks.
Of course opinion is involved...it's unavoidable on this subject. And yes, there's a fair number of insults regarding Phatscotty...my complete lack of respect for him leads me to believe that's what he deserves...but those insults don't in any way alter the points I was making. As for my points, it would help if you'd TRY to actually read them (it's not difficult, as I do use English), but here goes:
First post: I strongly support the Second Amendment and I do believe it is important. That being said, the idea that "having a holstered gun at your side" is somehow going to make you any more safe is a fallacy. If anything, you are presenting yourself as a target for more aggressive initial force, much more likely to end your life. Even if someone has a knife to your throat, you're more likely to extract yourself though martial arts techniques than you are by reaching for your gun. At that point, actual skill with your gun is really irrelevant.
Next post: In response to Phatscotty's statement that "if you don't want a gun, then hire security to follow you around 24/7", I pointed out that you would do yourself a lot more good by simply being aware of your surroundings to avoid trouble in the first place, rather than having to extract yourself from that trouble after the fact.
Next post: I stated that having found yourself in the situation of being mugged, your chances of survival are drastically higher by simply handing over your wallet rather than risk your life trying to keep it. Not the happiest alternative, certainly...but I don't tend to have so much of value in my wallet that it outweighs how much I value my life.
Next post: I pointed out that the statement you were attempting to use as a comparison to mine was completely inaccurate.
Next post: I responded to Phatscotty's attempt at portraying me as some sort of a pussy by pointing out that I undoubtedly understand more about how to handle oneself in a dangerous situation than he does, thanks to the training I've received.
Next post: I express regret that Phatscotty doesn't value his life more than the contents of his wallet.
Next post: I point out that Phatscotty goes to great lengths to ignore and obfuscate perfectly valid points against his statements. I also point out that he appears to have the innate intelligence of a plant.
Next post: I call Phatscotty a hypocrite.
Next post: I point out that Phatscotty's attempt to hide the escalation of violence in regard to someone making the attempt to protect themselves by pulling out a gun doesn't even make basic sense. I also point to his anecdotal evidence as anecdotal evidence and re-iterate that he seems to believe his life is not worth more than the contents of his wallet at that given time. I also tell you to start using a bit of reading comprehension skills, because I know you must have them in the deep, dark recesses of your capabilities, if you'd only try just a little bit.
This final post: I treat you like the child you seem to want to be by walking you through a very simple reading lesson.
...I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag.
