Guns and Freedom

Freedom means carrying a gun?

I've been off line for a few weeks with travel obligations and when I arrived back, I read the horrible news of two police officers basically assassinated while eating their lunch in a public restaurant.  And in Las Vegas, Nevada no less!

A friend shared a post on Facebook in memory of the fallen officers, which I thought was very touching.  However, it did not take long before gun control and abortions were mentioned in comments, e.g. if you are for gun control, you will also slay innocent unborn babies!!! How rude and inappropriate this was, bringing in politics when so many people were in shock and saddened by this incident.

So the militia at Bundy Ranch are there to fight for our freedom and Bundy was quick to point out that the 2 cop killers were asked to leave the ranch, due to their inappropriate behavior.  Well I have to state that I DO NOT feel a sense of freedom around a bunch of gun wielding want'a be patriots! To me, it's like lighting up a cigarette in a dynamite store!  One wrong move and something's going off!  Now don't get me wrong, my father made sure that I not only knew how to shoot but also became a damn good markswoman!

No, I'm not packing in my purse and so far, have not felt the need for one.  But don't get any ideas about pushing me too far, there many other ways to defend oneself with out the need of a gun.  What my father drilled in to my head was the responsibility that goes with using a gun for protection--when to pull the trigger and not kill an innocent person.  Having relatives that were in law enforcement, I realize how much training it takes to know how and when to use the gun.

No, my freedom comes when I can dress as I please and go out as a lone woman.  Just because I might feel in a sexy mood and dress that way does not give a man the right to force me to have sex with him.  However, if I so choose to have casual sex, it is only right that we both prevent a pregnancy from happening.  I don't believe in taking a chance on getting pregnant unless the woman is ready to make an 18 year commitment! 

Furthermore, I sure do not understand why there is such a big issue with people using birth control.  Either use birth control or do not have sexual intercourse--it's that simple!!! 

Well, I've blown off enough steam with this Pondering and now I will go outside a have a nice bottle of wine.  Oh and just maybe I'll light a candle on the bottle and see how far I can still extinguish it with my 357!!

On Staying Positive

 Enjoying Life as a Responsible Adult

Some people question why in my Pondering's am I always looking at the negative side of things.  And I reckon it does appear that I am not a fun-loving, laughing and joking kind of gal!

 I enjoy life to the fullest and appreciate the beauty of the world in which I live.  It makes me sick when I hear how "entities", for better use of the word, manipulate and prostitute principles that should be improving life for all of us on this planet that we call home. 

The other evening when the temps had cooled down and a wind was blowing out of the north, I watched two neighbors spraying Round Up.  They were standing right in the spray while talking and laughing.  Such irresponsible behavior from two middle age adults just made me sick.  No regards for their health or where the wind might be carrying the spray to contaminate plants, wildlife or water features. 

The next day when I expressed concern, I was told by one of the neighbors that Monsanto guarantees that when the Round Up dries, it is so safe, you can eat the grass if you want!  I can only hope that this person did try and eat the grass.

Then there is the issue with food and what I observe people consuming.  Why in the name of reason would anyone buy a child a soda that is too large for them to lift to their mouth?  Or what about a sandwich that has more calories that a 12 piece bucket of KFC greasy fried chicken!  Furthermore, I am sorry but what goes in must come out and if you consume all those calories you are going to get fat.  Obesity is something that a person has control over, it is called willpower!

Lastly is the right to bare arms.  Maybe I'm luckily because I have never wanted a gun or felt the need for one.  Nowadays, everyone must have a gun and stand their ground, regardless of the innocent people that are being killed. 

So maybe it does appear that I am negative.  However I prefer to live as a responsible adult and make sound decisions that will not haunt me for the rest of my life.  I take control over my happiness and health, as much as I can in this whacked up, calorie laden, gun toting Round Up society.