Who Knows?
Will it ever end?38 total reviews
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Such a commonsense approach to this whole problem. All anyone has to do is think and they should come up with the same description you just outlined. Restricting gun ownership will only make things worse, then only the bad guys will have guns. I say, open up ownership and even open carry. At least the bad guys will see what they are up against if they are considering trying anything stupid.
I like the line "but who knows, they do a lot of dumb things." Ain't it the truth. Where do they come up with some of this stuff?
Thanks for ranting my rant. Good job!
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Such a commonsense approach to this whole problem. All anyone has to do is think and they should come up with the same description you just outlined. Restricting gun ownership will only make things worse, then only the bad guys will have guns. I say, open up ownership and even open carry. At least the bad guys will see what they are up against if they are considering trying anything stupid.
I like the line "but who knows, they do a lot of dumb things." Ain't it the truth. Where do they come up with some of this stuff?
Thanks for ranting my rant. Good job!
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Thank you. Yep, the government is not helping things with their stupidity. All they want to do is control the people and make lots of money doing it. So far they have succeeded very well.
Comment from estory
I think you give a very realistic view of the situation in the country. I myself am against most guns, maybe in the case of hunting you could make a case for it, but in the world we live in today the codes of the eighteenth century are basically outdated. When the constitution spoke of the right to bear arms, they were speaking of a world in which people lived on the frontier, having to deal with hostile Indians and brigands, and a world in which people needed guns to provide for their families. When the constitution speaks of a 'well regulated militia,' they were speaking of a world in which there was no police force. Today's police force is the 'well regulated militia' of our time. But it is also true that we live in a country where there are about 500 million firearms and gun ownership is basically a mute point. We are stuck with this, I am afraid. And the worst is yet to come. estory
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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I think you give a very realistic view of the situation in the country. I myself am against most guns, maybe in the case of hunting you could make a case for it, but in the world we live in today the codes of the eighteenth century are basically outdated. When the constitution spoke of the right to bear arms, they were speaking of a world in which people lived on the frontier, having to deal with hostile Indians and brigands, and a world in which people needed guns to provide for their families. When the constitution speaks of a 'well regulated militia,' they were speaking of a world in which there was no police force. Today's police force is the 'well regulated militia' of our time. But it is also true that we live in a country where there are about 500 million firearms and gun ownership is basically a mute point. We are stuck with this, I am afraid. And the worst is yet to come. estory
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thank you. We don't have wild Indians anymore but we have lots of brigands in my part of the country. I live in the country but there are a lot of thieves in our area. Break-ins are common, therefore the gun. I appreciate your review.
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Friend,
Nice piece of Non-Fiction having IMPRESSIVE phraseology, CAPTIVATING flow throughout from the very beginning up to the end, and beautifully EXPOSING the 'Gun Problem' in the US. Moreover, its root CAUSE as well as the EFFECTIVE solution!
The paragraph: "The cliché...different?" is particularly noteworthy.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Hello Friend,
Nice piece of Non-Fiction having IMPRESSIVE phraseology, CAPTIVATING flow throughout from the very beginning up to the end, and beautifully EXPOSING the 'Gun Problem' in the US. Moreover, its root CAUSE as well as the EFFECTIVE solution!
The paragraph: "The cliché...different?" is particularly noteworthy.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thank you and thanks for the six stars, I appreciate them. The world is becoming a scary place. Hugs
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Pretty, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Whitewave
It is a lot like war. No-one wins. Everyone loses.
I believe it is true that 'hurt people hurt people'. There are many reasons for the hurt and confusion but one thing is certain, these are not happy people. The hurt needs to be traced back to the point of origin before any kind of healing and understanding can begin. Social media and medications are hugely involved in messing people's minds.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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It is a lot like war. No-one wins. Everyone loses.
I believe it is true that 'hurt people hurt people'. There are many reasons for the hurt and confusion but one thing is certain, these are not happy people. The hurt needs to be traced back to the point of origin before any kind of healing and understanding can begin. Social media and medications are hugely involved in messing people's minds.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thank you. I agree with everything you said. I don't know when, or if, things will ever be resolved. Hugs
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
You state your position very well. This rant is well reasoned and well written. I don't entirely agree with you... The difference between cars and guns is that cars have a purpose other than killing, whereas, death and destruction (whether necessary or not) is pretty much the whole point of guns. Also, when people use guns to kill people, they can do much more damage, more quickly, than they could do without a gun. So maybe guns don't kill people, but people with guns kill, and the whole point of the argument is that guns are fine to own (by people) because guns without people don't kill. But I guess that would be MY rant, not yours. Your rant, as I said, is very well put, and your writing is flawless. Good job!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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You state your position very well. This rant is well reasoned and well written. I don't entirely agree with you... The difference between cars and guns is that cars have a purpose other than killing, whereas, death and destruction (whether necessary or not) is pretty much the whole point of guns. Also, when people use guns to kill people, they can do much more damage, more quickly, than they could do without a gun. So maybe guns don't kill people, but people with guns kill, and the whole point of the argument is that guns are fine to own (by people) because guns without people don't kill. But I guess that would be MY rant, not yours. Your rant, as I said, is very well put, and your writing is flawless. Good job!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you. That's what rants are for, to create debate. I love all the different responses I have received on this rant. The ones from other countries are very interesting. Hugs.
Comment from dmt1967
I agree. This is a powerful piece and a very profound one. Why should honest people who use their guns responsibly suffer for the ones that don't. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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I agree. This is a powerful piece and a very profound one. Why should honest people who use their guns responsibly suffer for the ones that don't. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you. I agree with you. This rant has recieived some interesting debate, but that is what rants are for. Hugs.
Comment from Terry Broxson
I think you have written a good rant for this contest, good luck. I think it is good because you recognized the stupidity of having assault rifles sold to public, much less 18-year-old kids. Per contest rules, you should end the rant with "Now I feel better" Terry.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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I think you have written a good rant for this contest, good luck. I think it is good because you recognized the stupidity of having assault rifles sold to public, much less 18-year-old kids. Per contest rules, you should end the rant with "Now I feel better" Terry.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you. I don't remember reading that ending in the rules but I will certainly check it out. Thanks for the heads up Hugs.
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It is a requirement?It is my contest?Lol
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Thanks for letting me know. I edited and added the required ending. Nice contest you created.
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Thank you, FanStory notified me that they are picking it up for a money contest in the future. So, be thinking of a new one. Terry.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Mystery writer a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed reading your rant and I have to say that I agree with most if not all of the points you made on such a complicated and controversial topic. Good job and have a good day!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Hello Mystery writer a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed reading your rant and I have to say that I agree with most if not all of the points you made on such a complicated and controversial topic. Good job and have a good day!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you. No one is expected to agree with one's rant. They create debate which the intent. Hugs
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I wasn't sure by the title if I would like reading this but now I am glad I did. This is well thought out and well written. You state your case with examples and comments and wrote an intelligent rant. I wish all rants were this easy and enjoyable to read. The artwork by Seshadri is amazing! I agree with your premise that automatic weapons should not be sold to the public. After all, who needs them to hunt? But changing one thing somehow changes everything is the argument of the gun lobby. So, who knows, is right!
Thanks for sharing and for letting me share.
Jesse
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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I wasn't sure by the title if I would like reading this but now I am glad I did. This is well thought out and well written. You state your case with examples and comments and wrote an intelligent rant. I wish all rants were this easy and enjoyable to read. The artwork by Seshadri is amazing! I agree with your premise that automatic weapons should not be sold to the public. After all, who needs them to hunt? But changing one thing somehow changes everything is the argument of the gun lobby. So, who knows, is right!
Thanks for sharing and for letting me share.
Jesse
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you. It is a debatable subject, but it seems all they do is debate it and nothing else. Hugs
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Yes. It always stalls in the Senate!
The supreme court has sided with the NRA. I read that somewhere yesterday.
Have a good day, and stay safe!
Jesse
Comment from tfawcus
As an outsider, I, too, am at a loss to understand why private citizens should ever need to possess assault guns or semiautomatic weapons with high-capacity magazines. I grew up in England in the immediate post-war years when policemen were only armed with truncheons, which they rarely if ever used. How times have changed.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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As an outsider, I, too, am at a loss to understand why private citizens should ever need to possess assault guns or semiautomatic weapons with high-capacity magazines. I grew up in England in the immediate post-war years when policemen were only armed with truncheons, which they rarely if ever used. How times have changed.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Hugs
