A well armed society is a polite one.
POSTED BY: Wulfenstar
UPDATED: Monday, August 10, 2026 15:59
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Hello Wulf,
I can't help but think that your approach to arms is backwards, like food approaching the belly by way of the bum. I repeatedly feel as though your arguments are half-grounded in heroic fantasies where Just words and Just actions are upheld with Bullets and Balls, and the shameful Bullying Cowards of society fall before the Blazing Barrels of you and your allies.
Every time you propose a change to society, it sounds like the byproduct of such a fantasy.
At no point does it become apparent to you that you could easily step into the role of the villain in this play, without changing your either your actions or demeanor or attitude. The bully and the hero are interchangeable in your story. You can be both. Wulf insults the honor of a lady, and Wulf gets shot down by Wulf, thus ending the crass rudeness of Wulf and upholding the social responsibility of Wulf. It's a Fistful of Datas, and you can play all the parts.
The society you describe is chaotic and murderous and cruel. And, thankfully, it is imaginary.
When the thought of shooting someone for dishonoring you is appalling and horrible, you'll have the responsibility you need to go with that right you enjoy.
When the thought of solving a problem by killing it makes you decidedly uncomfortable, you'll have the humanity needed to solve human problems.
Every time you imagine shooting down a bevy of villains, and grin with delighted relish at the thought, remember to chastise yourself. You are fostering the worst parts of the human condition, not the best. You are flattering the demon on your shoulder.
Perhaps you'll be forced to hurt someone, maybe even kill them, before the rest of your days are done. But if that thought represents a delightful departure from your humdrum existence, then something is wrong with you and you need to take a hard look at yourself. I don't understand how you endured the tragic experiences you allude to from your neighborhood and your youth and came out of it thinking that life ought to be like a Spaghetti Western or a Samurai Sunday movie of the week.
Life is deeper than an action-flick cliché.
--Anthony
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Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
For the record folks, Mincing has insulted me... he knows it, and is plenty safe behind his screen.
Besides, he has every right to say whatever he wants. If hes an American, of course.
Except if he/she is insulting, and then sire, you draw your weapon and aim between the eyes...
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British? Not so much. Those sad folks exist at the whim of the government they have given themselves mind, soul, and body to.
But heaps less gun deaths per capita...and you know THEY get the same voting rights as you do, maybe even a little better organised.
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And yes, being a fully armed society DOES have the added benefit of protecting us against a tyrannical government.
but does it protect you against crazed vigilante groups who see tryanny where others see a system of governmnent?
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When you guys realize that life is much simpler (in certain things) then you will see the truth.
Life is not ALWAYS shades of gray.
Its been my experience that its only THAT in about 50% of the time. The rest is just black and white, right and wrong.
Yeah, its my 30+ years, so take it as you see fit.
"Being called a racist by a Liberal is a badge of honor."
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Can I ask you to shoot me, in this society? Is that acceptable?
Being shot sounds like kind of a good idea right now.
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Hello Wulf,
If you must see things as Black and White, then try this on for size: Every time you commit an act of violence, you are a failure. Be ashamed, regretful, and sad. Perhaps you couldn't think of another way out of the situation. Perhaps it was the best of many bad options. It was still a bad option. It was still wrong, and awful, and shameful.
That's your Black and White. Even in the best cause, hurting someone is always the Blackest of Black deeds. Ending a horrible villain is still Black. Every heroic battle of your dreams is Black.
White is the dream you should be aspiring to. The one where no one gets hurt. The rest? All that exciting Righteous Defense? It's all Black.
When you squeeze the trigger, you're a loser, playing a loser's hand.
--Anthony
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Personally, I'm disappointed this thread hasn't turned more violent yet.
Come on, people, I wanna see some GIBS. This is Wulf's thread, I don't think he's going to mind.
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Wulf! I'm calling you out. You, me, and my lightning sword need to have WORDS!
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Originally posted by Bytemite:
Can I ask you to shoot me, in this society? Is that acceptable?
Being shot sounds like kind of a good idea right now.
Don't ask; just insult. Its how I got Wulf to shoot me. *emits agonized death rattle, expires*
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*shoots the corpse until it explodes unrealistically*
Finally.
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Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
"so I'm wondering if there are other ways to encourage respectful behavior besides the imminent threat of violence."
Of course there are.
In the South, folks are taught to be respectful, because its the nice and polite things to do. You catch more flies with honey etc...
But in the end, it comes down to standing by your words, no matter what.
As to journalists, both left and right... wouldn't "bullets flying" be a nice reminder?
So, say, you're a newspaper cartoonist, and you draw a funny little picture of Mohammed as a terrorist. What you're saying is, if that's offensive to someone, you SHOULD be killed for it. Right?
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So. The question is: Are you willing to stand by your words, no matter what?
"Being called a racist by a Liberal is a badge of honor."
Yes. Do we have to have a duel now?
"Being called a Liberal by a racist is a badge of honor."
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