[Lurker]

I’ll tell you what, Jessica.

Why don’t you let me punch you in the face hard enough to break your nose. Then let me slam your empty head into the sidewalk repeatedly with obvious intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Then you and I can discuss whether or not a gun would be a handy tool to have in that situation.

It’s writings like this that have convinced me that the voting age should be raised to 25 at least.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Or adopt Robert Heinlien's suggestion in Starship Troopers that only veterans get the franchise. There would've never been a "president Obama" if that were that case.

[Sioux-san]

Amen to that! I read that Zimmerman initially bought his little Keltech because of problems with a pitbull that was running around the neighborhood and threatening him and his wife when they were out on walks. The police recommended that he not use pepperspray but rather buy a gun that would work on taking down the crazy dog if necessary. Voila!