Comments on: Evers’ Open Carry Bill Passes Justice Committee

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:38:33 +0000

I forgive you, I would even if you weren’t armed

By: PensacolaEd

PensacolaEd — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:16:01 +0000

DHG – I stand corrected, your post did not say “CCW Holders” get cranky and start blasting. My mistake.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:29:39 +0000

REGARDING:
“David,
Why do keep referring to yourself in the third party? And what is the difference if I open carry or conceal.”

Just because I like to do so. And I only do it on the closing.

Also, it’s called third person. First person is me, myself, I things like that.
Second person is you, your, things like that.
Third person is he, she, it, David, things like that.

The difference between open carry and concealed is whether or not others can see that you are carrying a weapon.

David answering questions

By: eab

eab — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:41:28 +0000

David said….
I wish I lived in a more literate society. I have never said every ccw holder is “hot-headed”. I haven’t even used the term “ccw”.

I said….
I am surely in 100% agreement with you on this. I have people commenting on my posts who don’t even know what I said to begin with. Especially if I was trying to be reasonable.

Looks like you are having the same issue. Good luck with it.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:22:31 +0000

David,
Why do keep referring to yourself in the third party? And what is the difference if I open carry or conceal. Either way, I’m carrying ALWAYS. Wether you can see it or not bares no relevance. Think about it…And to all the other antigun fanatics. You go threw a major screening to hold that license. If you get in any trouble at all, you loose your permit. We are held to a higher standard.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:06:55 +0000

REGARDING:
“Not every ccw holder is, as you say “hot-headed”.

I wish I lived in a more literate society. I have never said every ccw holder is “hot-headed”. I haven’t even used the term “ccw”.

What I have said is that there are nuts and some of them will be armed whether or not it is legal. The only question is whether or not others will retain their constitutionally protected rights.

David for remedial reading if needed

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:03:36 +0000

REGARDING:
“As far as whether allowing open carry of firearms makes for a more polite society, well, I suppose we could ask folks in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Tombstone or Lincoln County about that. – - – For example, if my church votes to bar guns from services do we have that right? Or, as I asked Greg Evers in a previous “discussion”, can I carry my shotgun to church or am I limited to my .357?”

I know I would try to be polite around the folks you listed. Of course, I always TRY to be polite anyway.

The question about churches, though, shouldn’t be one for the government to be involved in. Each church should be free to decide for itself. (although I personally prefer shotguns, easier on poor shots)

David for separation of church and state,
lest they ordain our ministers,
define our doctrines

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:21:45 +0000

Dear Mr. D.H. Green, In the cases you mentioned, had there been more ccw holders in the area, many of these cases could have been rectified (not all) to less loss of life. Not every ccw holder is, as you say “hot-headed”. There are hundreds if not thousands of respectable, trained people (many retired military, police officers, and other security positions) which could possibly save the life of you or a loved one, and would do so without hesitation in one of your listed circumstances. I can only hope that if I, or a friend/loved one are ever in one of your listed situations, there may be a responsible ccw holder present. Open carry not only provides that split second advantage, it also is easier for everyone, including law enforcement to spot a weapon. In your mentioned cases, had firearms been visible on more hips, it could have POSSIBLY been a deterrent in itself.

By: eab

eab — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:17:32 +0000

I have kind of a liberal attitude on guns (and marijuana).

My thinking is anyone should be allowed to carry firearms (or weed) outside or inside their pants (or skirt) at any time. After a while, we would know what the effects on society would be. Then we could change or adjust the law as needed. The only issue I see is with groups that a person chooses voluntarily to join. Should those groups be allowed to regulate firearms?

For example, if my church votes to bar guns from services do we have that right? Or, as I asked Greg Evers in a previous “discussion”, can I carry my shotgun to church or am I limited to my .357? I hope that question doesn’t result in my being branded as a Godless Commie.

As far as whether allowing open carry of firearms makes for a more polite society, well, I suppose we could ask folks in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Tombstone or Lincoln County about that.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:24:11 +0000

REGARDING:
■PensacolaEd,
“David Huie Green,, you said, ” Too often a cranky person whips out a concealed weapon and starts blasting away.”. I challenge you to name one time when that has happened, anywhere at any time. – - – Statements like this, with no facts to support them really do not belong in any intelligent discussion about gun control or gun laws, but only serve to illustrate that you are basing your position on opinion and fallacy, and not on facts.”

You’re kidding me, right?

Let’s see, there was a Muslim psychiatrist at Fort Hood, went to shooting folks, killed 13 I believe it was.

Some nut job shot Gabrielle Giffords and a federal judge and a little girl named Green and a bunch of other people.

A student named Cho decided to shoot up a Virginia college, killing many in the process.

Panama City school board meeting, nutcase didn’t kill but shot up the place and easily could’ve had he not been killed.

Gainesville October 2010 two dead (not counting the shooter, since Satan can count him), five wounded.

Jason Rodriguez , Orlando November 2009, shot up the engineering firm where he used to work, killed one wounded 5.

I forget the details but remember someone shooting up a school and a student stopped him while he was stopped killing to reload. (I know you won’t count it since I forget the details, but such is life.)

Did they have concealed carry permits? Beats me, don’t even care, never made that claim. They DID have concealed weapons, did shoot and/or kill.

Have I met your challenge? Or are you still maintaining nobody needs to be armed because such people don’t exist?

David in a dangerous world
with a few armed and insane