Hey folks, you remember common sense?

[Iowatech]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

I would consider any rifle/weapon pointed at me or anyone else an assault rifle/weapon.

So, if I understand this correctly, if I got a spatula and threatened to beat you about the head and shoulders, you'd consider that an assault spatula?
Oh, wait, that spatula is a piece of crap, never mind. Sorry.

[ZOOTECH]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

So, if I understand this correctly, if I got a spatula and threatened to beat you about the head and shoulders, you'd consider that an assault spatula?
Oh, wait, that spatula is a piece of crap, never mind. Sorry.

I'm confused, Iowatech, what does a spatula and shampoo (Head and Shoulders) have to do with an assault? If a boxer (fists), MMA fighter (fists, feet, or whatever), or some freak with a ballpoint pen threatens me, that, to me, is an assault.

[HenryT2]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

An assault spatula?

AH HA ! ! So now we need the government to start proceedings to ban spatulas ?

..... REMEMBER THE SAYING ?

If guns kill people , then pens and pencils are responsible for misspelled words .

Therefore , it's the Attack Spatulas that burn the eggs . ( and then they beat you about the head, neck, and shoulders )

[Darren King]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

..... REMEMBER THE SAYING ?

If guns kill people , then pens and pencils are responsible for misspelled words .

And if you believe that, I hear the Brooklyn Bridge is for sale. lol

[Jimbo1]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

And if you believe that, I hear the Brooklyn Bridge is for sale. lol

Darren there was a man on the radio the other day that offered $50,000 dollars to anyone who could proiduce for him a gun that would by itself raise up off the table, aim, and kill someone. Do you think you have a winner?

[Darren King]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

Darren there was a man on the radio the other day that offered $50,000 dollars to anyone who could proiduce for him a gun that would by itself raise up off the table, aim, and kill someone. Do you think you have a winner?

Nope, I don't. Just a stat for you.
In the US, every day during 2007, about 266 Americans were shot. Every day, a third of them (82 daily) died.

I wonder how many words were misspelled by those very dangerous pens and pencils?

[Iowatech]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

I'm confused, Iowatech, what does a spatula and shampoo (Head and Shoulders) have to do with an assault? If a boxer (fists), MMA fighter (fists, feet, or whatever), or some freak with a ballpoint pen threatens me, that, to me, is an assault.

Just saying, the word "assault" is clearly just an emotion word, meant to needlessly scare people when added to random items.
And if you don't believe me, I will get my bottle of "Head and Shoulders" out of the shower! (I've got dry scalp, darnit!)

[HenryT2]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

Nope, I don't. Just a stat for you.
In the US, every day during 2007, about 266 Americans were shot. Every day, a third of them (82 daily) died.

I wonder how many words were misspelled by those very dangerous pens and pencils?

That is a very good point !!!
I can believe those stats.
Does your source of this information state how many of these Americans were shot by Law-Abiding Citizens who were possibly protecting themselves from criminals; or how many were shot by non-law-abiding citizens ( we call them Criminals ); or, how many were shot by Law Enforcement Officers who were perhaps protecting some Law-Abiding Citizens ?
Just curious .

[Jimbo1]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

Nope, I don't. Just a stat for you.
In the US, every day during 2007, about 266 Americans were shot. Every day, a third of them (82 daily) died.

I wonder how many words were misspelled by those very dangerous pens and pencils?

It depends entirely on how dangerous whomever was utilizing the pens and pencils.
Now matter what you say this is a people problem. Not a gun problem. Instruments must have operators.
One can just as easily mow down a crowd of people with a pick-up truck as they can stand back and shoot them.

[mrwho]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

It depends entirely on how dangerous whomever was utilizing the pens and pencils.
Now matter what you say this is a people problem. Not a gun problem. Instruments must have operators.
One can just as easily mow down a crowd of people with a pick-up truck as they can stand back and shoot them.

True - but you need a permit to drive said pickup truck, as well as driving lessons - which, if you fail, won't give you a driving license.

At least is how it works where I live, I believe it's the same in the US. What about weapons? Do you need to have any instructions? License? Or you just go out and buy a gun? If so, then your analogy is not correct.

[Rob Sandberg]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

It depends entirely on how dangerous whomever was utilizing the pens and pencils.
Now matter what you say this is a people problem. Not a gun problem. Instruments must have operators.
One can just as easily mow down a crowd of people with a pick-up truck as they can stand back and shoot them.

But the truck can be taken away from us, since we do not have a right to drive (it is a privledge).
The ownership of a gun is the right all of the citizens of this country.

Rob S

[Akitu]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, why life isn't always fair, and how, on occasion, maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned, but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I am a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

[jmaister]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

A pair-o-ducks(pun intended) is hard to spot these days.

common sense?

does it come in 6 pack? (or if you were my kinda person, is it a v6?)

[mrwho]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

But the truck can be taken away from us, since we do not have a right to drive (it is a privledge).
The ownership of a gun is the right all of the citizens of this country.

You say that like it's a good thing...

[Jimbo1]

Re: Hey folks, you remember common sense?

You say that like it's a good thing...

Yes...it is a good thing.
Why would it not be?