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Originally Posted by Bandiscoot,Apr 1 2009, 02:02 PM
thank you ... i just wanted to know if my mindset was so far off compared to others. I truly appreciate your candor.
Now to anwer your questions. YES ... i do fear getting 't-boned' every day. I have been in two major accidents which neither was my fault. The most recent was last summer in the S2000 and i can assure you there was NOTHING that logically warranted any concern of increased risk right up until the car actually struck me. Even the driver of the other vehicle looked plainly at me and said she "never even saw" me!
If you think an automobile accident is so without concern ... then you are truly in denial of so much established data and statistics. The state REQUIRES you to have insurance ... it is that definite.
I do worry about not waking up in the morning and the house catching on fire EVERY DAY. Do i worry so much that it causes me to lose sleep? Not really. But, i make efforts and take precautions to limit those risks in a personal balance with my invidual liberties.
If i was less cautious about my transportation ... i would easily drive a sport bike or Ariel Atom. But, even i understand the risks life deals me due to no error of my own.
But, the biggest difference in those kinds of examples is the lack of 'mens rea' before 'actus reus'. The driver of the car did not INTEND to harm me when she struck me. The electrician did not conspire with the bugs to wait to cause the electrical short in the house. Those were without INTENT. So, when an individual intends on harm ... that is when typical 'precautions' are no longer valid and it is no longer forgivable.
I wish you years of safe and worry-free travels my friend
For mine have not been as fortunate 
Now to anwer your questions. YES ... i do fear getting 't-boned' every day. I have been in two major accidents which neither was my fault. The most recent was last summer in the S2000 and i can assure you there was NOTHING that logically warranted any concern of increased risk right up until the car actually struck me. Even the driver of the other vehicle looked plainly at me and said she "never even saw" me!
If you think an automobile accident is so without concern ... then you are truly in denial of so much established data and statistics. The state REQUIRES you to have insurance ... it is that definite.
I do worry about not waking up in the morning and the house catching on fire EVERY DAY. Do i worry so much that it causes me to lose sleep? Not really. But, i make efforts and take precautions to limit those risks in a personal balance with my invidual liberties.
If i was less cautious about my transportation ... i would easily drive a sport bike or Ariel Atom. But, even i understand the risks life deals me due to no error of my own.
But, the biggest difference in those kinds of examples is the lack of 'mens rea' before 'actus reus'. The driver of the car did not INTEND to harm me when she struck me. The electrician did not conspire with the bugs to wait to cause the electrical short in the house. Those were without INTENT. So, when an individual intends on harm ... that is when typical 'precautions' are no longer valid and it is no longer forgivable.
I wish you years of safe and worry-free travels my friend
For mine have not been as fortunate We all try to strike a balance.. being smart about things will pay huge dividends to longetivity and happiness.
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Originally Posted by Bandiscoot,Apr 1 2009, 02:07 PM
Combat is combat ... regardless of the technology. If you choose to be 'meek' ... so be it. Just don't force me to perish with you
Your answers are intriguing.. let me ask you out of my own curiosity, how religious are you?
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Originally Posted by Brownsound,Apr 1 2009, 02:25 PM
Your answers are intriguing.. let me ask you out of my own curiosity, how religious are you?
I bet you did not think an agnostic could be a conservative
I think we have come to the conclusion of this thread.
I for one have read enough to pretty much know that those of you that do not want to own a gun should definately NOT own them.
you speak of your own reality and that seems fine to me. My reality is far different. and like I said before it is not about fear and I take offense at the continued use of that term.
I do not fear anything. I am in a constant state of calm preparedness, ready to process and adapt to my environment the best way I can in any given situation. that's the way i like it and I still have not heard an argument in support of anyone, EVER to have the power or right to take that away from me.
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Originally Posted by Brownsound,Apr 1 2009, 02:25 PM
I don't feel like I am in a battle, though!
Your answers are intriguing.. let me ask you out of my own curiosity, how religious are you?
Your answers are intriguing.. let me ask you out of my own curiosity, how religious are you?
If there was a 'religion' that sums up my lifestyle ... it would be that of the Native American Indians. It is a mindset of respect for the earth and never being thankful enough for its beauty and generosity. Here is a phrase that helps: "We love and keep Mother Earth and all things on her. We respect and honor our ancestors, the Elders and each other. "
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Originally Posted by Brownsound,Apr 1 2009, 02:52 PM
Rob you are something completely different LOL 
Penn and Teller are the most conservative atheists on the face of this earth! Have you ever watched their show Bullsh*t?
Penn and Teller are the most conservative atheists on the face of this earth! Have you ever watched their show Bullsh*t?
yes those shows are some of the best things ever to happen to broadcast media
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Originally Posted by Bandiscoot,Apr 1 2009, 09:47 AM
it looks like he's having a hard time reading and writing 
this discussion isn't about crazy rich people wanting lower taxes at the expense of the poor and middle class... its about crazy rednecks wanting excuses to use their guns...
