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- melq0
The motivating factor isn't "fear" anymore than fear motivates me to wear a seatbelt in a car or a helmet on a motorcycle.
Some people simply prefer to take responsibility for themselves in as many ways as possible, versus having a steadfast dependence upon someone else to take care of everything. These are frequently the same people that handle their own vehicle maintenance; grow/hunt/fish at least some portion of their food; have a collection of tools and know how to put them to use; on and on.
As a husband and father it is my responsibility to at least put myself in the position to have a chance at protecting my family, were a threat to arise.
I don't get into altercations with the general citizenry, so I don't carry the same concerns as you on that point.
I do, however, spend a lot of time shooting with my son (actually, my whole family, but the father/son stuff is the best). It's a terrific way to stay close with a growing boy, while fostering a growing knowledge and respect for firearms and pride in difficult tasks accomplished. If you ever spent some time on a shooting range, you'd know exactly what I'm referring to.
- ++moldero
- No, I get you, and protecting your family. Just cultural differences, where I think to just grab a baseball bat.ETM
- No judgements or 'rights' or 'wrongs'. Just differences in cultures and perceptions. Which I always enjoy discussing.ETM
- I'm too old to go out and regularly practice with a bat. ;)melq
- Maybe in 10 or 20 years I'll change my mind :) But here it'd likely be a rifle or shotgun.ETM
- Wait, wait, I'm Canadian so I should have said grab a hockey stick, not a bat. Shit!ETM