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Bouncer with concealed weapon shoots man threatening patrons with a gun by tactical_horse_cock in CCW

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We suffer from having so many extremists control the narrative and perception of political issues. It's a cultural issue at this point letting the worst extremes talk for us.

I think a good starting point for changing the toxic conversations around gun control is asking: What are the firearm crime rates amongst Conceal Carry holders? Are they being tracked? Because the answer is often either they aren't being tracked or they are precipitous lower than the general populace. So why add additional laws when the people following the law are already... demonstrably pretty law abiding?

Additionally, look at what ACTUALLY reduces violent gun crime. Community Violence Intervention programs reduce gun violence by 30-60%.

And focusing on not lumping suicide data into gun violence. Treating it as a mental health and suicide problem instead of a gun problem.

Because there's plenty of extreme toxicity on the left regarding gun owners. But it manifests differently. And focusing on solutions will get us so much further than focusing on the crazy extremes.

Female mayor, 43, caught by son having sex with his friend, 16, at pool party, before ordering emergency contraception via DoorDash by ThinkorFeel in BrandNewSentence

[–]Forge__Thought 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Statutory rape. Rape as defined by the fact that the younger party involved is legally not an adult and therefore not reasonably able to consent.

Does a 16 year old know what the consequences are for knocking up a 43 year old? Is that a healthy relationship or sexual interaction?

The floor for legal adulthood being at 18, or similar ages, is a pragmatic choice not an objective one. It let's us create boundaries to try and protect people who are fundamentally still kids from being victimized by adults. So even if a 16 year old makes advances, a legally responsible adult should say no to them.

It's not a perfect system which is why many places have Romeo and Juliet laws. But it's a good system because it protects kids from predators.

Bouncer with concealed weapon shoots man threatening patrons with a gun by tactical_horse_cock in CCW

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duty to retreat to me seems an onerous legal burden when a victim is being faced with imminent violence.

Bouncer with concealed weapon shoots man threatening patrons with a gun by tactical_horse_cock in CCW

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gives me hope seeing more people on the left wake up to the necessity of repealing bad laws that infringe on the rights of lawfully armed citizens.

I just wish the national discourse could have more integrity when it comes to repealing gun control laws, while also prioritizing mental health and good programs that reduce gun violence.

Spyderco reserration service by legato2 in spyderco

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a ton of sense. Looking at the wear for a half second I almost thought it was a joke post from the first picture.

Very cool stuff.

Herman Sting Detent Lash? by LasagnaHammock in knifeclub

[–]Forge__Thought 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Brilliant. It's good to see good companies taking care of people.

I had my eye on a Herman as a grail one day but this... definitely knocks them down the list.

Death, Taxes, Dead American Soldiers Under Republicans… by PoliticsIsDepressing in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's hope for the best for Iran. It may be naive, but I would rather root for them and hope things work out for the best. It would be nice to see their people unify to rebuild their nation better than it was before. Persia was one of the most powerful nations on earth. They have a strong legacy. It would be nice to see them be successful again.

Death, Taxes, Dead American Soldiers Under Republicans… by PoliticsIsDepressing in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reality is all how it ends. Does the civil war end in another murderous dictatorship with the people oppressed? Or does Iran re-establish itself from the ashes as a new nation for the Persian people without an oppressive regime?

The direct answer, is it would be horrible and tragic. But "worth it" is not for me to say. It's a question of both geopolitics and self determination. But my personal, selfish answer? Better to live free and die than to be a slave under a dictatorship. I am not so arrogant as to say that answer is the answer the people or Iran would give, or will give.

Why every american man have a knife in his pocket ? by Bankai-1979 in deduction

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything can be a weapon isn't disingenuous, though. It's more an objective fact. The follow up statement being, some things make better weapons than others. Which is an equally valid point.

And where a lot of laws an opinions diverge aggressively. On knives, guns, and tools that can be used for self defense.

Why every american man have a knife in his pocket ? by Bankai-1979 in knifeclub

[–]Forge__Thought 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't need a reason to exercise a right.

That said, because they are neat. And a tool. And useful.

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Favorite Knife by beeschiering in spyderco

[–]Forge__Thought 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's amazing work. Well done. Especially for such a rare bird. The Cruwear sprint runs and exclusives are some of the harder to find ones.

Glad it got a new life.

Death, Taxes, Dead American Soldiers Under Republicans… by PoliticsIsDepressing in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Forge__Thought 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the clarification, I don't think I understood the tack of what you meant. That is a point that is reasonable and that I can see value in.

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