TexasCHLforum.com

I just do not see how discussing a topic is a show of disrespect. No two people are going to agree on everything. Any topic can be discussed respectfully or disrespectfully. Being tackful, utilizing acceptable language, and tone governs the level of respect shown to others in a converation, even more than the subject matter.

If the NRA only chose to be a proponant of the 2nd amendment with thier immediate Family and Friends we might not have the level of FREEDOM we do today. I am not trying to judge anyone for being willing to have open conversations about this subject or to not, just please do not condemn or so heavily forewarn those that choose to.

Guess I just see it diffferently. I do not see any reason that we should be afraid to discuss the topic and show support. How do we expect others to learn accept carry if we are unwilling to share our thoughts. Like I said you do not need to scream out I'm Packing(to each thier own), but we should not shy away from the topic.

By the responses I have seen I would guess most on this forum are opposed to open carry. Should we also have to take a class to recieve a free peach license as well?

Just seems curious.

I agree no one should attempt to force thier believes on anyone else. Everyone has the right to believe just about anything they wish as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others. That is my point, a civil discussion about as topic is just that a conversation between free men. If you no longer wish to be a part of that conversation you have the right to leave.

I am simply saying we should not be afraid to openly discuss these types of issues. For insatance I am not a particualy religious person, but I would never disrespect someone who is, by saying since I do not believe what they do, so they should not be able to discuss thier religion in my presence. I understand some may read that as an extreme example, but freedoms are freedoms and they are all important. I will gladly stand behind a persons right to worship, where and what they believe, because as a Nation that is one of the fredoms we established in our founding.

I do not mean to be preachy, but we can not go quietly into the night, or we will loose our freedoms one at a time. I know most of us know the following so I will spare you the whole monologue. (It references one of the greatest atrocities in modern history).

When they came for the ________ I said nothing. I am sure most of you know the rest.

This topic points out a flaw our society and how we have been conditioned to think. Concealed means concelaed I get that as far as the law goes. But, by saying we should not tell anyone we have our license: are we then not promoting that what we are doing is an aboration and is not nor should not be accepted by society in general?

If we do not talk to folks about it, how do you promote your right to carry? This is exactly what the gun banners want. If they can make us ashamed or feel the need to be silent for fear of persacusion they win. I am not saying we should wear sign saying LOOK AT ME I CARRY,(moslty because our laws do not allow it) but please do not be afraid to promote or discuss it.

Do not be afraid to discuss things you believe in with others. They may not agree, but no one agrees with anyone about everything. (1st and 2nd Amendments)

This forum is a great place to discuss things, but we all must know that the audience on this forum already thinks like you do on the right to carry.