The Arts, Beats and Eats Festival will take place September 3rd through the 6th in Royal Oak. There will be food, lots of entertainment, booze and guns. The festival is expected to draw tens of thousands to this small city in Michigan, but I won't be there. I might accidentally appear to threaten people like Douglas Holloway who feels he must pack his pistol as he enjoys this family event because the city can't keep him safe from all of the criminals who will attend this event. Would someone please tell me what Douglas Holloway is envisioning when he says that he would leave his gun at home if his safety and that of his family could be guaranteed at the event. "I don't think anyone can do that," he told Royal Oak city commissioners. "You can't stop criminals." Does he think he is entering a war zone? Is he thinking another gun toting individual will try to rob him on the street, attack his wife, rape his daughter, beat up his son? Come on! And what if this actually happened? Is he such a sure shot that he would hit the perpetrator and not an innocent child walking by? Or what if he pulled his pistol from his hip holster and the more experienced criminal lunged for him and the gun went off and he shot his wife in the head? It could happen, it happens all the time. When will these gun right activists wake up and realize they do not have the right to endanger me? And here is the saddest thing and the reality of this country, a retired professor stated that those advocating for guns at the festival were taking advantage of Royal Oak, which like many cities, is struggling to deal with lost revenue and doesn't want a costly lawsuit. "It seems to be the gun lobby has picked its moment perfectly." (This is taken directly from today's Free Press article). It all comes down to money. The city can't afford to do what's right and the gun idiots know it. And here is a piece of this ridiculous puzzle I really don't get; if bars are one place that can ban gun carrying individuals, because alcohol and guns just don't mix, why can't the ban be upheld at any event where alcohol can be purchased and consumed on the premises? I really want to hear from you.
Rosemary
I cant agree more. Its sad that a fair amount of people have succumbed to the fear mongers. We have been told by the talking heads to be afraid and hate, and it seems they have won. I bid the America ideal I grew up with farewell and adieu. Just a hunch thou. I bet you, a fair amount of these gun toting 2nd amendmenters, are the same people opposing the Mosque near the world trade center complex. and all I have to say to you is You cant have your cake and eat it tooooooo.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more Rose. These people are extremely insecure and afraid of dying. Is that like being afraid to wake up? And I am not making lite of dying but unfortunately no one as found a cure. These people are somewhat like the school bully. Pounding their chests like Apes at a feast.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the idea of a Mosque being built near ground zero, but I do understand the right of the builders to do so. We have freedom of religion in this country, but we should also have dignity. The area that resulted in the death of many due to terrorism deserves the respect of all who are opposed to such acts.
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Where the Mosque is being built is not sacred ground. Unless of course strip clubs, bars and such are Churches. A Mosque is a sacred place as are the Churches of Christianity and the Synagogues of the Jewish faith. People are associating the Mosque as the devil rather than that of their real motivation. And that is the fear of Islam. To use your blog title 'I just don't get it'. Here's a link. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/16/2010-08-16_a_sea_of_filth_near_ground_zer0_mosque_gets_all_the_press_but_porns_around_corne.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'll check it out.
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