How do People On RPF Feel About the Conceal Carry Incident (link inside)

**cdc482** · 05-17-2011, 07:13 PM

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...gunpoint/page5

I was disappointed by the responses given by some RPF members on this video, so I posted a reply that I thought was agreeable to most people. Instead, I have lost more faith in humanity in the discussion that followed.

This actually happened once before. But last time many people posted after me saying that they agreed, and not to worry because some RP supporters were a little nutty. As of now, it looks as though I am alone in my view, which I thought was perfectly reasonable to everyone. Please post/vote here and reassure me.

You know that feeling I am going through now? Like the feeling from reading the posts on facebook when Osama died. Like all of humanity is just not worth saving because they end up so $#@!ed up anyway. Like Holden McCaulfield. That's how I feel right now. Help me out.

**Expatriate** · 05-17-2011, 07:18 PM

Are cops also dicks simply for open carrying?

**cdc482** · 05-17-2011, 07:23 PM

No. Because it doesn't cause a panic. It is a norm.

LibForestPaul · 05-17-2011, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

No. Because it doesn't cause a panic. It is a norm.

Why is one a norm and one not? Officers in Britain did not carry for decades.

Why am I responsible for other people's reactions? Childish as they may be?

If you or others are panicking because of legal behavior, perhaps you and others need to learn about American values.

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 07:43 PM

You forgot to add, 'is cdc482 being a dick'.

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...gunpoint/page5

I was disappointed by the responses given by some RPF members on this video, so I posted a reply that I thought was agreeable to most people. Instead, I have lost more faith in humanity in the discussion that followed.

This actually happened once before. But last time many people posted after me saying that they agreed, and not to worry because some RP supporters were a little nutty. As of now, it looks as though I am alone in my view, which I thought was perfectly reasonable to everyone. Please post/vote here and reassure me.

You know that feeling I am going through now? Like the feeling from reading the posts on facebook when Osama died. Like all of humanity is just not worth saving because they end up so $#@!ed up anyway. Like Holden McCaulfield. That's how I feel right now. Help me out.

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**Dr.3D** · 05-17-2011, 07:45 PM

Ehhhhh, what's being a dick mean?

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.3D

Ehhhhh, what's being a dick mean?

Making this thread?

**heavenlyboy34** · 05-17-2011, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by aGameOfThrones

You forgot to add, 'is cdc482 being a dick'.

this^^

**Dr.3D** · 05-17-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by aGameOfThrones

Making this thread?

Sorry, but I grew up in the 60s, is being a dick the same as being a prick?

**ghengis86** · 05-17-2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by aGameOfThrones

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**Sola_Fide** · 05-17-2011, 07:54 PM

"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good." -George Washington

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**Liberty Rebellion** · 05-17-2011, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by aGameOfThrones

You forgot to add, 'is cdc482 being a dick'.

I would vote for that

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by AquaBuddha2010

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"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good." -George Washington

Stupid Ron Paul supporter!

/s

**Expatriate** · 05-17-2011, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

No. Because it doesn't cause a panic. It is a norm.

Not exercising rights because they are no longer in fashion leads to those rights not being legally protected any more. If nobody was a "dick" and open carried, it would be quickly outlawed due to a lack of advocacy. You indicated in the other thread that you supported the right to OC. How then would you also support a course of action that would lead to it being outlawed?

Also, Sikh turbans and kirpans in public make many people uncomfortable, and people have been known to panic and call the police over them because they think they are "terrorists". Does this mean they are dicks for practicing their religion which requires them to wear these items?

**Dr.3D** · 05-17-2011, 08:00 PM

Wow, has RPF really changed so much since the OP was here last?

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Expatriate

Not exercising rights because they are no longer in fashion leads to those rights not being legally protected any more. If nobody was a "dick" and open carried, it would be quickly outlawed due to a lack of advocacy. You indicated in the other thread that you supported the right to OC. How then would you also support a course of action that would lead to it being outlawed?

Also, Sikh turbans and kirpans in public make many people uncomfortable, and people have been known to panic and call the police over them because they think they are "terrorists". Does this mean they are dicks for practicing their religion which requires them to wear these items?

The color of people's skin used cause immense panic. In fact, to some it still does.

**pcosmar** · 05-17-2011, 08:08 PM

Damn.
Today a backpack causes panic. A empty bag or box causes panic.
tourists taking pictures causes panic.

Do you WANT that to be the "norm" or do you want to discourage that stupid behavior?

**Liberty Rebellion** · 05-17-2011, 08:11 PM

OP, seeing a gun doesn't cause a panic in most people. In my circle of friends and relatives, most of them don't get paniced over the site of a gun

**pcosmar** · 05-17-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

No. Because it doesn't cause a panic. It is a norm.

It Is.
God help us. if that is normal and this is not.

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by pcosmar

It Is.
God help us. if that is normal and this is not.

Rep+

**James Madison** · 05-17-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by AquaBuddha2010

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I heard he was a terrorist and with Al-Qaeda...

/s

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 08:23 PM

14 trillion national debt, don't panic... It's the norm.

**cdc482** · 05-17-2011, 08:24 PM

Show me a picture of a guy carrying a gun around in a shopping mall.

Brb, I have to go eat dog feces. I heard that Congress would make it illegal if no one in the entire country did it all year.

Word of advice just because you might turn off some potential Ron Paul supporters: putting words in the mouth of your opponent and/or demonizing them is probably the best way to look stupid in a political discussion.

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

Show me a picture of a guy carrying a gun around in a shopping mall.

Brb, I have to go eat dog feces. I heard that Congress would make it illegal if no one in the entire country did it all year.

Word of advice just because you might turn off some potential Ron Paul supporters: putting words in the mouth of your opponent and/or demonizing them is probably the best way to look stupid in a political discussion.

**Anti Federalist** · 05-17-2011, 08:31 PM

Well, I don't have a picture, but the next time I go, I'll be sure to have Mrs. AF snap one.

Open carry of course.

Since I'm out in the woods and it takes a while to get to the mall, how about a hardware store? Gas station? Feed store? NAPA?

Originally Posted by cdc482

Show me a picture of a guy carrying a gun around in a shopping mall.

Brb, I have to go eat dog feces. I heard that Congress would make it illegal if no one in the entire country did it all year.

Word of advice just because you might turn off some potential Ron Paul supporters: putting words in the mouth of your opponent and/or demonizing them is probably the best way to look stupid in a political discussion.

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

Show me a picture of a guy carrying a gun around in a shopping mall.

Brb, I have to go eat dog feces. I heard that Congress would make it illegal if no one in the entire country did it all year.

Word of advice just because you might turn off some potential Ron Paul supporters: putting words in the mouth of your opponent and/or demonizing them is probably the best way to look stupid in a political discussion.

Discussion? LOL

**Anti Federalist** · 05-17-2011, 08:33 PM

You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.

Originally Posted by pcosmar

It Is.
God help us. if that is normal and this is not.

**aGameOfThrones** · 05-17-2011, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Anti Federalist

Well, I don't have a picture, but the next time I go, I'll be sure to have Mrs. AF snap one.

Open carry of course.

Since I'm out in the woods and it takes a while to get to the mall, how about a hardware store? Gas station? Feed store? NAPA?

I'm not sure if it was you(most likely) who posted a few stories about people freaking out at malls 'cause they thought they saw a man with a gun that later turned out to be an umbrella. 'cause umbrellas are not the norm.

**pcosmar** · 05-17-2011, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by cdc482

Show me a picture of a guy carrying a gun around in a shopping mall.

I would rather post some pick of the police State in evidence in the small community I live in.
Less than 20,000 people and very little crime (there never has been) and a growing multifaceted police presence.
Passing by the Locks I saw "security" with 12ga riot guns. This is a very new development and has no reason. There have been NO incidents to justify it.

Very disconcerting developments.

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