Actually, I would argue otherwise. Armed negotiators tend to be very diplomatic. This has been the case with the US and Russia and the US and North Korea.
On the other hand, out of control masses with firearms tend to be dangerous as was the case in Kosovo. But out of control masses with clubs & hatchets are just as dangerous, as proved by Mogadishu. I see no difference in the two. One was genocide with AK-47's and one was genocide with hatchets & clubs. Well, I see one difference - those killed with hatchets and clubs probably died a more painful death. Then there were the Kurds that were gassed in North Iraq - no guns needed there either. Genocide is genocide. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT One of the problems I see with firearms is that it makes people lazy, they don't try and settle arguments with diplomacy but rather just go and get the guuuunn out and stick it in someones face. After a while people forget how to resolve differences without resorting to violence. Then violence becomes the norm and pretty soon people barricade themselves in their houses, armed to the teeth. Don't you people ever stop, take a step back and have a look at the sort of society you have created for yourselves? In a way I do feel sorry for people who have to live with a tool of death ready to go but until there is a strong mindset to change things, there will the Mexican stand off. Hendrik Tom Hargrave wrote: > I've been watching this thread for a while and I'm not so surprised at how > polarized the group is about handguns. > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1367 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 7:10 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1367 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 7:10 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
