Guns, Guns, Guns...

The gun folks are really whooping it up these days. I thought it went a bit far when they insisted on packing AK47s along on their adventures into the woods to bring down wild animals in a burst of lead, but these days they are filling the legislatures with demands that their inalienable rights should include the privilege of packing in churches, bars and restaurants.

Wow!

In my heartier days, I confess that I preached a few sermons that probably would have resulted in my poor, bullet-ridden, Bible-toting body being removed horizontally from church in much the same condition as a deer, freshly torn apart by friendly fire; if such a law or custom was in effect. It is a sobering thought.

All I can say is that if I glance at the adjoining pew or table next week and happen to see a parishioner/customer fondling a 45, I may just excuse myself and find some friendlier place to hang out. If he/she happens to get offended over something said, done, or undone, I'd just as soon not be around.

Comments

[shoofoolatte]

For the life of me, I can't figure out what the insistence on bringing guns to bars or restaurants or churches is all about. It's not like there are any animals to shoot in those places. The only thing I can figure out is that they want them for defense. Like somebody with a gun is going to threaten them! But that would only happen if guns were allowed in there in the first place (which is what they want).

It's too convoluted for me to understand.

[Gabriella]

IAre not places of worship cosidered places of sanctuary, where everyone is assured of safety and well-being? Guns or other weapons have no place in churches. Nor in restaurants, although if one is truly disgusted by the service there, one can always aim well a steak knife, dinner plate or cup of hot coffee - that's enough ammunition in a restaurant. Will this new quest to be armed to the teeth include carrying guns into classrooms?
I am so relieved to be retired from teaching! G

[Nikki]

I'm with you all the way!