Posted on 05/27/2008 9:04:40 AM PDT by William Tell 2
First in a series.
Has America become a nation of appeasers?
For at least a generation now, gun control advocates, many police officials and some academicians have advised citizens to "give the criminal what he wants and you won't get hurt." This viewpoint began permeating society as a way of reducing violence during crimes.
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If viable, take out the threat whenever possible.
What if what he wants is no witnesses?
Isnt this a stupid question when we have a 1/3 million all-volunteer troops overseas fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan?
This is typical liberal fantasy land thinking. If someone wants to “give him what he wants” fine with me. That’s your choice. I will give him three rounds from my SIG 229 in 357. Two in the heart and one in the head. Have a nice day.
> For at least a generation now, gun control advocates, many police officials and some academicians have advised citizens to “give the criminal what he wants and you won’t get hurt.” This viewpoint began permeating society as a way of reducing violence during crimes.
I have yet to meet a victim of crime who followed this “advice” AND walked away from the crime safe and unscathed.
IMO you should always, always resist. And make as much noise as you possibly can.
“give the criminal what he wants and you won’t get hurt.”
Yeah, like giving the Muslim his free foot baths, priviliges other religions do not enjoy, tell him that his is a religion of peace hoping that you’ll be the last one to get his throat cut.
Nope. Those are the “sheepdogs” of society. Asking that question of them would be stupid, but unfortunately they are a small minority of the overall population. The real question is whether the rest of the population has decended into abject appeasement — to criminals, gov’t abuse, islam, etc., etc. — just like most of Old Europe. That is a very important question. (My belief is that some have, some haven’t, and it’s far to close to a 50/50 split to be comfortable about it.)
Great idea! It's better to kill an attacker. That way only one side of the story gets told to the police.
Shouldn’t it be left to the individual?
Give the criminal what he wants? Rather, give the criminal what he deserves.
Every appeasement in history resulted in mass oppression, death, and eventually major war.
Just as the bully in the 5th grade needed to be set right, rogue persons on our streets need to be told in the most affirmative tone possible, NO. Dictators, Tyrants and usurpers alike need to be swiftly and decisively isolated and or removed.
Criminals (wolves) prey only on citizens that APPEAR weaker (Sheep) or unaware and therefore defensless.
Walk tall, be assertive, look at people without being inimidating, carry the largest caliber most powerful firearm you can use effectively and be free (a Sheepdog).
The rest is BS.
God Bless & Molon Labe
Much, much easier than reducing crimes, of course...
I prefer a Taurus “Judge” which shoots either 410GA or .45LC. I have first cylinder loaded with the 410GA followed by the .45’s.....
Non-violent methods only work when you are dealing with a person or group who is willing to work with you on those terms. Non-violence worked in India because the British would not allow themselves to be perceived as the ones perpetuating the violence. Once the worlds cameras focused on American, non-violence worked for the same reason. In both cases, a calculated gamble was made as to the non-violent tendencies of the opponent. Such a gamble would not have worked with Hitler who believed that public perception was only temporary and could be molded after he got his way. This is the same problem one faces with Islamists and criminals who both believe the end justifies the means.
Good point.....along with that, they can’t be turned loose by liberal judges in the court system.
Demand silver.
Receive lead.
Once the worlds cameras focused on American,
Should have been -
Once the worlds cameras focused on the American civil rights movement,
“give the criminal what he wants and you won’t get hurt.”
What if what he wants is you?
Morons.
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