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Originally posted by Lebell
No, I am not implying that.
What I am trying to establish is if it is the gun or the person carrying the gun you object to.
If the former, then you should object even to police carrying.
If the later, then it is not logical to me why you would object to my carrying presupposing that I am licensed, have had training, etc.
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I think I made myself quite clear on the cop issue. I would object IF he were there as a civilian and was in a city that does not recognize undercover officers as being "on duty" 24/7.
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Originally posted by pan6467
Yes, BUT and this is a big but it is their job to have it and if they are off duty and attending those events as a civilian and not in an official capacity, NO. (Although most cities the plainclothesmen are considered "on duty" 24/7 even if not officially, but again it is their job to carry their weapon.)
Are you implying it is OK for anyone to carry a weapon to those places just because a cop can?
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Originally posted by analog
Well said, I agree.
This is becoming a very heated debate in here, just be sure we all keep it peaceful.
Speaking of peaceful- no one has explained exactly how having a gun on me makes me less peaceful. You've all done a decent job of dancing around the subject, but I find it equally ironic to the story that the supporters of this irony can't explain how this is so. It wasn't an anti-gun parade, it was a gay pride parade. Also, it was not on private property, as in a sporting event or some similar place, but out in the open on PUBLIC property.
When the law is observed, and allows a person to carry a weapon, you have no right to infringe on or abridge my right, simple as that.
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Analog, I explained my view a gun is a weapon and a symbol of violence to many, therefore it should not be necessary to take one to a rally promoting peace.
I just think it boils down to respecting the people who did the work and organized the rally.
If you want to make a statement with your guns, go ahead, I didn't say you couldn't. But civil and common sense should dictate if you attend a rally others worked hard on then you should abide to their wishes. Otherwise you are there ONLY to create problems and to leech off others hard work.