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tavernier

(12,392 posts) Sat Jul 13, 2013, 11:16 PM Jul 2013

Tell me again why I need a loaded pistol

to go grocery shopping in a small town at 7 pm in the evening?

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Tell me again why I need a loaded pistol (Original Post) tavernier Jul 2013 OP

It's the Wild West... Freedomofspeech Jul 2013 #1

Because you have to watch out for the George Zimmermans out there. notadmblnd Jul 2013 #2

If you're Black, it now would be unwise to not own a gun JimDandy Jul 2013 #3

In case you need to stalk children. (nt) noamnety Jul 2013 #4

Freedomofspeech

(4,226 posts)

1. It's the Wild West...

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 11:18 PM

Jul 2013

All over again. They have taken my right to not be afraid.

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)

2. Because you have to watch out for the George Zimmermans out there.

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 11:18 PM

Jul 2013

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)

3. If you're Black, it now would be unwise to not own a gun

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 11:34 PM

Jul 2013

for self defense and have a CCW permit for it, if you live in that town, or anywhere in Florida. I'm sure the NRA would agree, as they fully support everyone's right to defend themselves. After this verdict, I would be apprehensive about 'living while Black' there, while these 'kill the other witness' laws exist.

noamnety

(20,234 posts)

4. In case you need to stalk children. (nt)

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 11:36 PM

Jul 2013

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