Wow, with all the clamor about cherishing diversity in this city, I'm
amazed at how my (lonely?) voice seems downright unwelcome on this list.
There's no need to slam me, folks, I was asking a question.
Now, while doing my best to keep it germane, I must address a couple of
things from Tim and Mr. "Lincoln9" (who's name and location remain a
mystery.)
FIRST
The thread is titled "handguns and carry permits," yet Tim now admits
that his true gripe is with "macho intimidating style" in our fine
city...
SECOND
Mr. "Lincoln9" wrote:
> Beyond criticizing tim
(CRITICIZING? I ASKED ONE QUESTION)
for being understandably surprised by
> seeing
> what may or may not have been an off duty officer carrying his
> weapon as
> though he just might need it walking downtown, off duty, you've even
> missed the point that this was a man dressed in no way showing that
> he had
> the right, training, or reason to carry his weapon in public. You
> are
> arguing for a return to the old west.
(ARGUING? RECALL - I ASKED ONE QUESTION)
> Even if this was indeed an officer that assumed since he was a
> police
> officer with a permit that he could carry his weapon, off duty, in
> plain
> clothing, I would expect anyone that has been given the right to to
> conceal his weapon. I personally am working as a cook, and when I
> am off
> duty, I have my knives in a bag where they will not hurt anyone
> accidentally, or provoke reactions from anyone that isn't used to
> seeing
> weapons carried openly.
> Are you personally so used to seeing people carrying weapons
> where you
> live that this would pass by you unnoticed?
(WELL... I DO LIVE IN THE PHILLIPS NEIGHBORHOOD...:-)
I believe that there
> are a
> lot of bank robbers that would love for there to be more people who
> would
> defend someone dressed completely in black, carrying a duffle bag as
> having rights to carry their weapons plainly, without suspicion.
Listen, I take the issues of crime and crime prevention very seriously.
I live in a neighborhood that has long been considered "problematic" at
best. Crimminal behavior and questionable police response are a part of
the daily routine here in Phillips. That is why I have inserted myself
into the discussion. I have much to say about these topics, and enjoy
hearing other views.
I asked what I did because, like Tim and what's-his-name, I made some
inferences from the other notes. Rather than respond to an implication
(about which I could have been incorrect,) I asked for clarity of the
sentiments being expressed.
Connie Sheppard
Ward 6 - Ventura Village
