Read my words carefully. I didn't say you were lying. I said I didn't believe you. There IS a difference. If I say you're lying, the burden is on you. If I say I don't believe you, the burden is on me.
And lose the epithets. they're not characteristic of you.
Call me old school, but where I'm from, if you ask someone a question about themselves and they reply thoughtfully and you then insult their integrity, it is worthy of an epithet... at a minimum
The underlying motivation in gun buying is that the buyer feels weak, vulnerable, and powerless.
Why else would they purchase hardware to help "level the playing field?"
Maybe that is why female gun ownership is skyrocketing. Would you deny them something to equalize the playing field? BTW, YOU do not get to decide what each person feels is appropriate to defend themselves.
You whole supposition is off base. I purchased my guns as tools. Just as I would an alarm system, or an insurance policy. The difference is that I do not rely on the government for my perceived safety. I rely upon myself. That is not "weak, vulnerable and powerless," that is true inner strength. People like you would disarm women on campuses and instead tell them to do this when being raped (actual list from U of Colorado). Note that nowhere is the idea of defending yourself addressed. Instead, it reads like a "how to be a better victim" message...
What To Do If You Are Attacked
These tips are designed to help you protect yourself on campus, in town, at your home, or while you travel. These are preventative tips and are designed to instruct you in crime prevention tactics.
Be realistic about your ability to protect yourself.
Your instinct may be to scream, go ahead! It may startle your attacker and give you an opportunity to run away.
OK, I'm on board with this. Pepper spray or a personal alarm would be better.
Kick off your shoes if you have time and can’t run in them.
Seriously?
Don’t take time to look back; just get away.
Somebody has been watching too many horror movies. Situational awareness is key.
If your life is in danger, passive resistance may be your best defense.
WTF? That may work with bears, but wow, just wow. How about if your life is in danger, try to maim or kill the attacker? Preferably with your concealed weapon of choice.
Tell your attacker that you have a disease or are menstruating
Yeah, that will deter a rapist. Maybe he'll go away until next week. Good freaking grief.
Vomiting or urinating may also convince the attacker to leave you alone.
Yeah, that's the strategy I'm going with. About as effective as "loving your neighbor." Good chance of pissing him off as well
Yelling, hitting or biting may give you a chance to escape, do it!
OK! Now we're talking. Lay some hurt on that MF-er!
Understand that some actions on your part might lead to more harm.
And non action on your part might lead to more harm as well. Seriously, don't accept the role of victim.
Remember, every emergency situation is different. Only you can decide which action is most appropriate.
How about you get rid of gun free zones on campus so that they can protect themselves how they feel most appropriate?
