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Gun Control Reform Activism

Paladin

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7. Let's have a little moment of clarity, shall we?

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed Aug 20, 2014, 12:27 PM

Aug 2014

You and your husband felt compelled to leave a steakhouse without a meal, because there was an openly-armed drunk at the bar, putting you in fear of your personal safety, and the restaurant manager informed you that there was nothing to be done about it.

Life (or what passes for it) in the United States Of America, circa 2014.

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Eating out and open carry. [View all] redstatebluegirl Aug 2014 OP

Can the business post a sign saying that you can't bring weapons on their property? catrose Aug 2014 #1

In Mississippi the law says businesses can post "No Weapons on Premises" signs Glorfindel Aug 2014 #2

Good for you for leaving...everyone needs to do that CanonRay Aug 2014 #3

The guy was breaking the law and committing a felony indie9197 Aug 2014 #4

You did exactly the right thing. Not Me Aug 2014 #5

I just heard that Target profits are way down. louis-t Aug 2014 #6

Let's have a little moment of clarity, shall we? Paladin Aug 2014 #7

Here in Oklahoma it is so normal we are in the minority. redstatebluegirl Aug 2014 #12

Pro-gun militancy has devolved into a full-scale terroristic movement in this country. Paladin Aug 2014 #14

What you did will make a difference. flamin lib Aug 2014 #8

everything right, but might I add? jimmy the one Aug 2014 #9

Is this supposed to be funny? It isn't. Squinch Aug 2014 #10

What the fuck is your problem? Paladin Aug 2014 #15

et tu brutes jimmy the one Aug 2014 #17

You started out your post by complimenting someone on being able to spell "glock"..... Paladin Aug 2014 #18

we are on the same side you know jimmy the one Aug 2014 #19

OK, since we're on the same side, here's what to do with those vests: Paladin Aug 2014 #20

Not drunk, they can't. You should've called the cops. Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #11

I didn't reward the restaurant, I didn't feel it was right to stiff the waiter who we knew well. redstatebluegirl Aug 2014 #13

Fair enough. I feel for you. Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #16

You made your choice as a customer ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2014 #21