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by Kurt Lesser » Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:56 am
Todays society has failed us more than we realize. We no longer teach responsibility in or public indoctrination system along the same lines as we no longer teach anything beyond the Civil War. History didn't end there, just it's awareness. The Germans don't teach about WWII and neither do the Japanese. What we have now is distorted street learning in groups like Antifa and BLM. Lets not even think about the SJW morons.
When I was growing up I went to Scout Camp every summer where I learned about all the things the scouts believed in. Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Thrifty, Brave, Reverent. I haven't been a scout for 60 years but those values have stuck with me. Something else I learned at camp was how to handle a firearm. When it becomes routine you replace curiosity with respect and issues like this go away.
I remember a few years back our MV group was asked to do a Garand shoot at one of our meets. This would mean live weapons and live ammunition in the camp. Our By-Laws have a provision against this exactly for the reason the MVPA sent out this letter, so it was declined. Now I'm not foolish enough to believe there aren't live, loaded weapons at our meets. With 20+% of our members being active or retired Law Enforcement or military veterans we have to accept this will happen. The difference here is these are people trained in their weaponry. Not a 100% guarantee something like this couldn't happen but it certainly drives down the possibility. Much different than the Average Joe that's fascinated with guns. This is the guy that has to own the $4000 AR-15 when the cheapest AR on the market will accomplish the same result.
Ever since Common Sense followed Common Courtesy out the door we've seen an overall decline in our societies and God help us get it back!
Kurt Lesser
US Navy, 1969-1975
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