tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post8830982044157942580..comments2024-01-26T03:26:54.060-05:00Comments on O-pinion: Citizen patrols, yes. Guns, no.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-79153803144765338632008-06-27T08:50:00.000-04:002008-06-27T08:50:00.000-04:00In typical delusional Observer fashion, a single v...In typical delusional Observer fashion, a single voice has arisen from the editorial page.<BR/><BR/>The new-age utopia version of how society should be and never has been.<BR/><BR/>Those suffering from an Orwellian lobotomy posed after losing all sense of connection to the ephemeral world while immersed in study under a Carolina Blue tutelage.<BR/><BR/>As my ancestors found upon a bloody ground the person to trust most is your neighbor who knows you best. <BR/><BR/>The idea of a "well-armed" citizen militia was the cornerstone of our democracy. Perhaps after having lost that characteristic, its reappearance is startling but an active citizenry has been a hallmark of our law enforcement equation.<BR/><BR/>Henceforth, I shall term them "Posses".KD Chatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09503730158478889578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-65663659359334270432008-06-25T12:18:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:18:00.000-04:00If the guy is running away and pulling a gun out o...If the guy is running away and pulling a gun out of his waistband at the same time, I'd have shot him too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-91779886543038830922008-06-24T16:16:00.000-04:002008-06-24T16:16:00.000-04:00what about charlotte cops shooting citizens in the...what about charlotte cops shooting citizens in the back? does that make you feel safe?Truth Detectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315962323518661445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-27278515669078582272008-06-24T14:30:00.000-04:002008-06-24T14:30:00.000-04:00Being part of a "watch group" may make a few of th...Being part of a "watch group" may make a few of them more reckless if they carry a gun. I'd hate for all watch groups to get damaged reputations when one irresponsible citizen shoots someone by mistake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-75484400078403971602008-06-24T13:48:00.000-04:002008-06-24T13:48:00.000-04:00I agree with David. You have a legal right to carr...I agree with David. You have a legal right to carry a gun. It doesn't matter if they are vol. patrol or paid police officers. There is no law against open carry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424829430331987667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-33618826624255214762008-06-24T12:36:00.000-04:002008-06-24T12:36:00.000-04:00I think the citizens can decide for themselves whe...I think the citizens can decide for themselves whether to carry guns and the City of Charlotte has no legal standing to tell them they can't...<BR/><BR/>You, me or anyone else can walk around with a gun on their hip as long as they don't violate any laws or enter any establishment that prohibits weapons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226481489235305384noreply@blogger.com