> > Then again, "an armed society is a polite
> society" ..
> Bruce,
> We have found that in general Americans are the politest
> people we have met.
> They are also incredibly welcoming and friendly. We have
> certainly
> speculated if this was in part due to the variety of arms
> we have seen.
> I still shudder when a truck pulled up next to us in a
> supermarket car park
> with a shot gun on prominent display in the back window.
> When the driver
> opened the door of the truck it was surprising that there
> was room for him
> to sit with all the weapons visible in the car. That is
> more weapons than I
> had seen in my lifetime. The local Sheriff pulled in
> beside him and they
> had a conversation. I think from the body language that the
> Sheriff was
> admiring the guns, but I can't be sure and I did not
> want to hang around to
> find out.
> Regards,
> Maree
someone with that many weapons on display must be doing it for show, or to
compensate for some other kind of inadequacy. one gun should be sufficient
for self protection. if gun toting red necks are polite to you it is likely
because of your accent, plus you can't vote for obama!~)
jon
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