I'm so upset I got my knickers all wadded up and tied in knots and can't see straight. 2014 can't come soon enough. We will reclaim our state.
That mentality is to be expected when you are raised in that atmosphere. I'm glad though that you are becoming uncomfortable.As a whole, in my part of Illinois, everyone just seems kind of apathetic about everything. Not a whole lot of diehards defending gun control or gun rights. Waaay too many sheep. Personally, I was born and raised in Illinois so unfortunately was raised with the sheep mentality. It's only in the last several months that I have been growing more and more uncomfortable with the current state of affairs in this state and nation and my lack of protection. The current CC legislation that is up in the air has me anxious and wanting to see a decision asap. I'm extremely envious of all of you in 2A friendly states!
I never thought I would see the day that Colorado would be compared to NY or CA in this way.What is the current state-of-mind for people living in anti-gun states like CO or NY?
I believe you've hit the nail on the head. It is way past time to push back with the same intensity that you would when fighting for your life."What just happened?"
The anti's never let a good tragedy go to waste, and they got a few in rapid succession.
Then "Newtown". Kids were targeted and killed. So instead of rationally trying to figure out what went wrong (gun free zones are nothing but hunting preserves for criminals), they decided that the "time was right" to move forward with their agenda.
Most of "us" being of the conservative slant, generally have a "you don't bug me I won't bug you" life style. So "they" get away with ever increasing ridiculousness.
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"What just happened?"
The anti's never let a good tragedy go to waste, and they got a few in rapid succession.
Then "Newtown". Kids were targeted and killed. So instead of rationally trying to figure out what went wrong (gun free zones are nothing but hunting preserves for criminals), they decided that the "time was right" to move forward with their agenda.
Most of "us" being of the conservative slant, generally have a "you don't bug me I won't bug you" life style. So "they" get away with ever increasing ridiculousness.
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Indeed we are. Should the Second Amendment fall, the rest will follow. It will be, of course, a matter of time. Won't be long, though.I believe you've hit the nail on the head. It is way past time to push back with the same intensity that you would when fighting for your life.
Because we are.
Our schools are definitely the place to start. This is the reason my son is in private school. And, I would add accepting religion in the schools again - not necessarily promoting it, but not trying to eradicate it either.Indeed we are. Should the Second Amendment fall, the rest will follow. It will be, of course, a matter of time. Won't be long, though.
Our children and grandchildren are being indoctrinated in what are laughingly called schools. It seems they have more homework, but less is actually accomplished, less is actually learned.
Much IS being taught (some skewed version of):
- Tolerance is being taught.
- Equality is being taught.
- Acceptance is being taught.
- Entitlement is being taught.
- Fairness is being taught.
- Unanimity is being taught.
- Global universality is being taught.
- Inclusivity is being taught.
The truth is not taught. History is not taught. Critical thinking is not taught. Civics is not taught. Math is not taught. Pure science is not taught. Practical living is not taught.
Our progeny are being raised to be sheep. Easily led to subjugation or to slaughter.
There have been many who have lamented the things going on... Some have said (even here), we will survive. I have serious doubts that we will.... Certainly not as the great nation we once were.
I heard John Galt had already packed his bags and headed to Utah... Any truth to that rumor?My Wife and I were sitting in the hot tub last night discussing what turned out to be our final decision.
We are leaving the place I have called home since 1967.
We've decided on Florida. Have been looking at some places in the Leesburg area.
We looked at UT, AZ and some other places, and will eventually have a smaller summer place in UT.
The Wifey's folks live about 30-40 minutes away and I do have some long time friends in the area.
Probably take us until next spring to have everything ready to sell the place here, but we're probably going to go ahead and
get a place down in Florida soon. Really sad, but will be nice getting to golf pretty much year round. :smile:
I'm with R&G, I have never been this upset and ashamed with my state.. I can't wait to reclaim Colorado come 2014! And I'm praying those who threatened the antis with lawsuits and companies that threatened to leave, do. It's going to be terrible for a while, but this is a solid wake-up call for those who have been silent through all of this.I'm so upset I got my knickers all wadded up and tied in knots and can't see straight. 2014 can't come soon enough. We will reclaim our state.