TomServo92

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/exclusive-westgate-interpol-chief-ponders-armed-citizenry/t/story?id=20637341 Interpol chief ponders "armed citizenry" as a way to protect open societies from attacks like the one on the Westgate Mall in Kenya.

No doubt leaving it in an unlocked garage is pretty dumb but shouldn't a law enforcement office (especially the top one) that preaches gun control secure his firearms in a safe when he's not at home? I keep my handguns in a safe (except for my daily carry) even when I'm AT home. It's common sense to me. The point is, even the best of us make mistakes. I don't think Sheriff Garcia is an idiot. By all accounts, he's a pretty good guy (other than being for gun control). 99% of the time he probably does secure his weapons but he happened to get robbed in that 1% time he didn't By the same token, that could be said of Ellmer's husband as well. The fact that it was left leaning against the gun safe after he had been shooting tells me they normally secure their weapons. He made a stupid mistake by not securing it right then. I think in both case there was a "it'll be OK and I'll get to it later" kind of attitude.

Adrian Garcia, Sheriff of Harris County (which includes the city of Houston), Democrat and outspoken gun control supporter, had his home burglarized in September in which a loaded and unsecured pistol was stolen. I guess it can happen to anyone, even those sworn to protect and serve.

That's a valid point however the Big Four had a specific mission to find and arrest worst felons on the streets of Detroit and they did abuse the power that came with it. My point is that SWAT is used in situations where it doesn't seem necessary. Sometimes I think police are using the "Fallujah surge" play book in their daily operations. Also, I think that it could be a case of justifying the expense of having a SWAT team by using them in situations where overwhelming force isn't necessary. One of my old high school buddies is a long-time Dallas SWAT team member (and now a SWAT trainer) and he's told about me about the scenarios in which they are called and it isn't to serve warrants for illegal possession of a fawn. I firmly believe SWAT teams are a necessity but some of the smaller police and sheriffs departments have questionable policies regarding their use.

I see the seemingly heavy handed actions of the police as a result of the concept that overwhelming force is required to control a situation. For example, there was an animal shelter in Wisconsin (I believe) that had a fawn in their care. Per state law, that's illegal. Instead of sending a couple of sheriff's deputies, they sent the SWAT team with helicopters flying air coverage to kick in the doors to serve the warrant and retrieve the fawn. Why such a military-style show of force? I don't know whose policies are causing the militarization of our police but it's concerning to me.

I never said that. I don't find either appealing nor do I think they are role models. Like I said, my main objection is the contrived, sexual marketing of Miley. If some PR hack had Bristol Palin swinging naked on wrecking ball, the same criticism would apply.

"Dancing with the Stars ". I'm pretty sure people are invited to be on the show. They don't just show up.

I just find Miley completely unappealing. She's not that attractive and her music is formulaic. The worst part to me is that I firmly believe this new "sexual Miley" is just contrived marketing. Bristol Palin certainly isn't a role model but at least her behavior wasn't used to sell music and concert tickets.

The ultimate test is whether we can survive Miley Cyrus. She is definitely an SMD (skank of mass destruction).

I like this one. It's modern but still says "Mustang". I'm looking forward to seeing the real thing,

Well, nobody is perfect.

I think both Richard and Aaron prefer Fords.

Three for me (plus a '68 Cougar but I don't think it counts).

I have a great plan from my employer. I'm really afraid we're going to lose it and pay more for a lesser plan. That seems to be a common thread I'm hearing.

I kind of wonder why something that is allegedly so beneficial and so popular with the general public requires an "IRS ACA Enforcement Division".

That was the epiphany I had one day. I just stopped getting involved in them (here and elsewhere).

I don't have an issue with a switch to IRS. But to say the current SRA crap is completely wrong.

So what you're saying is it's ok to make hateful comments as long you get the votes need?

Gerrymandering is a tool used by both parties. I know there are districts in California and Illinois specifically set up to keep electing Democrats. I'm sure there are many more.

I can only think of one time my 2011 got unsettled and it was a hard corner on pretty rough pavement. For most everyday driving, it does just fine.

Don't forget the Lincoln LS.....oh wait....

Originally I typed a reply to your points but I have decided I have invested too much time and energy in this. I have my beliefs, you have yours. You aren't changing and neither am I so I'm done arguing about it. Nick - Please lock the thread.

That's it? Your "opinion" is that DGU is lower than stated? At least Kleck explains how he arrives at this conclusion (and it isn't a "smell test"). Can you articulate a line of logical reason as to the basis of your opinion? I love you when decry "bias" when your arguments are straight from the gun-grabbers playbook. And yes, my talking points come from the pro-gun crowd. That's because I openly admit to being pro-gun. Will you openly admit to being a gun-grabber?