I officially hate trying to explain my logic on self-defense/concealed carry to liberals, Australians, and idiots in general. I've spent the past two hours now trying to explain to someone on another forum I frequent that him carrying a 5" blade in his pocket (which is actually a felony in his area) is no different than someone else legally carrying a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Apparently, he thinks that the person with a gun is (and I quote) "completely irrational and a danger to others", whereas his knife is perfectly acceptable because it's apparently "a good bit less dangerous" (again, quoting him there).
He also thinks I'm "crazy, irrational, and a threat to the public" for believing that, simply because something is unlikely doesn't mean you shouldn't at least consider being prepared for it, while conveniently ignoring the fact that his own logic for carrying the blade is similar to mine for carrying a gun (I'd rather have it but not need it than need it and not have it).
Anyone else have any "memorable" experiences with idiots that they'd like to share?
And yes, FWIW, I'm mad as hell and just needed to vent. This was a shitload more convenient than waiting 'til next weekend's range trip, which may not even happen if my dad has to work again.
He also thinks I'm "crazy, irrational, and a threat to the public" for believing that, simply because something is unlikely doesn't mean you shouldn't at least consider being prepared for it, while conveniently ignoring the fact that his own logic for carrying the blade is similar to mine for carrying a gun (I'd rather have it but not need it than need it and not have it).
Anyone else have any "memorable" experiences with idiots that they'd like to share?
And yes, FWIW, I'm mad as hell and just needed to vent. This was a shitload more convenient than waiting 'til next weekend's range trip, which may not even happen if my dad has to work again.