[TheForge] Sighting in Rifles

[Andrew Vida]

Bob Willman wrote:
> 	It is not a matter of need. It is a matter of freedom and liberty.
> What or how many I buy is of no concern to anyone but me.

	Don't try to tell that to the squeams who think that you are 
responsible to them for their lives.  Taken to the logical conclusion, 
we wouldn't be able to wipe our own butts anymore.  Government experts, 
replete with state-issues licenses would have to do it for you.

 > If I wish to smoke
> that is my decision. If I wish to wear a seatbelt that is my decision. If I
> wish to wear a helmet while motorcycling that is my decision. If I choose
> not to do these things that also is my decision. I do not want anyone,
> government or otherwise, dictating what they think I need to do or not do.
> Our country did not become the great country it once was by giving away our
> liberties. Freedom requires constant vigil.   

	And responsibility.  Freedom can be scary.  It is also exhilarating. 
What greater nightmare is there than a perfect, safe and predictable 
little life?  But that is what many people seem to desire.  Let them 
have it, but leave me alone.

	Bruce and I have had this, erm.... "discussion" several times.  I think 
there are two kinds of people: those who "get it" and those who do not. 
  I have no problem with those who do not as long as they don't try to 
impose their opinions upon my life.  Bruce, to date, has proven not to 
be one of those, much to his credit.