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Comment from joann r romei
This was wonderful, I feel terrible about the accident with your cousins, but I'll be damned your stories can be a Netflix series, it reminds me a lot of a book I read called the painted house by John Grisham, was his member
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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This was wonderful, I feel terrible about the accident with your cousins, but I'll be damned your stories can be a Netflix series, it reminds me a lot of a book I read called the painted house by John Grisham, was his member
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Joann. I can't imagine a nice compliment than to be compared to a John Grisham book. I love his books, "The Painted House" was a different style of him but it was one of favorites. Thank you for the wonderful six stars.
Beth
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Wow, what a powerful chapter, Beth. Like you, I'm a Southern Girl, and shot my first rifle while still in diapers. I still remember it. My dad did it to actually teach me respect for guns. Like you, I would never go near them after that.
I'm sorry about your cousin, how horrifying, and the close call with your mother, eeeks!
I agree on assault weapons. They aren't for hunting. They only have one purpose, and no political party has the right to say that's okay.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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Wow, what a powerful chapter, Beth. Like you, I'm a Southern Girl, and shot my first rifle while still in diapers. I still remember it. My dad did it to actually teach me respect for guns. Like you, I would never go near them after that.
I'm sorry about your cousin, how horrifying, and the close call with your mother, eeeks!
I agree on assault weapons. They aren't for hunting. They only have one purpose, and no political party has the right to say that's okay.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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Thank you Ronda. I really appreciate the review and comments. I'm sorry I'm so behind on answering reviews.
Beth
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I am, too, Beth and I write a lot less often than you do. It's like a full-time job!!
Comment from Dr. Nad
This is a very nice chapter in your Mississippi book. I could sense your concern and angst as you shared with us stories in your life concerning guns and the results of their presents. You're definitely right about the intense political feelings concerning guns. I like you wish there could be a consensus that allowed for safety and removed the danger.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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This is a very nice chapter in your Mississippi book. I could sense your concern and angst as you shared with us stories in your life concerning guns and the results of their presents. You're definitely right about the intense political feelings concerning guns. I like you wish there could be a consensus that allowed for safety and removed the danger.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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Thank you Dr. Nad. I really appreciate the comments and the review.
Beth
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You are most welcome Beth for the review.
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Beth,
I'm sorry about the tragedy your family suffered.
In your prose you stress the dangers of guns under bad circumstances. I worry during hunting season, as I have family who hunt.
I learned to shoot an M-16 rifle in basic training in the Army. I had difficulty in hitting the targets at first, because they were purposefully shaped like the upper body of a person.
I wish more people would feel about guns like you write.
Some lawmakers are overzealously interpreting our gun laws.
I agree that all assault rifles should be banned.
Excellent argument in your prose, Beth.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Beth,
I'm sorry about the tragedy your family suffered.
In your prose you stress the dangers of guns under bad circumstances. I worry during hunting season, as I have family who hunt.
I learned to shoot an M-16 rifle in basic training in the Army. I had difficulty in hitting the targets at first, because they were purposefully shaped like the upper body of a person.
I wish more people would feel about guns like you write.
Some lawmakers are overzealously interpreting our gun laws.
I agree that all assault rifles should be banned.
Excellent argument in your prose, Beth.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you Cindy. If we didn't have the gun lobby I think most people would be fine with common sense gun background checks and not having assault riffles. That isn't too much to ask.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Other then firing an M-1 in boot camp and a pellet gun was I was twelve, I haven't yearned to shoot again, though I thought of buying a piece for the house, in case of an invasion, but haven't.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Other then firing an M-1 in boot camp and a pellet gun was I was twelve, I haven't yearned to shoot again, though I thought of buying a piece for the house, in case of an invasion, but haven't.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I'm married a country boy who grew up hunting small game and later deer. He had a lot of guns and kept buying them. Eventually he decided he had lost his desire to kill things, but kept the guns. When he died, I gave then all to my son except one pistol. Since I live alone I didn't want to risk someone breaking it to steal guns. I do keep pistol for protection. Maybe could at learst scare someone with it.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
When there are fire arms around there is always a risk of an accident or even murder when someone is in a temper and points a gun. As you know we don't have guns on the streets in Britain and it is a much safer place to live than America where the gun is King. I enjoyed your interesting story Beth, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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When there are fire arms around there is always a risk of an accident or even murder when someone is in a temper and points a gun. As you know we don't have guns on the streets in Britain and it is a much safer place to live than America where the gun is King. I enjoyed your interesting story Beth, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you Dolly. You are right. People die accidentally all the time if there guns around. It isn't safe in downdown Chattnooga or anywhere where people are free to have guns.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I grew up around guns and never thought a thing about it. The family was careful, and the real guns were not something we kids could get our hands on. We all had cap guns, boys and girls. I do agree that we don't need rapid fire guns. My great granddaughter wants a skeet shooting 8th birthday party and she will get it as her mother was state champion in high school.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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I grew up around guns and never thought a thing about it. The family was careful, and the real guns were not something we kids could get our hands on. We all had cap guns, boys and girls. I do agree that we don't need rapid fire guns. My great granddaughter wants a skeet shooting 8th birthday party and she will get it as her mother was state champion in high school.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you Carol. My daughter said she done some skeet shooting and that it was a lot of fun. I hope your granddaughter and her friends enjoy it.
Comment from jmdg1954
Beth, this is a very well told story of your experiences with guns and being around them.
Myself, growing up in New Jersey, I've never seen a gun or handled one. And trust me, I'm not missing that from my life and it IS NOT on my bucket list.
Again, well told and thank you for sharing.
John
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Beth, this is a very well told story of your experiences with guns and being around them.
Myself, growing up in New Jersey, I've never seen a gun or handled one. And trust me, I'm not missing that from my life and it IS NOT on my bucket list.
Again, well told and thank you for sharing.
John
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thank you John for a great review. No one who grew up in the rural south could ever say they have seen a gun or handled one, but I agree there isn't something major missing from your life. I could have done without it myself.
Comment from Wendy G
An interesting read - and so different from life in Australia, both then and now. I have never seen a gun except in a policeman's holster, and I am 73. For the most part we don't ever see them, although there are some tough areas where guns are carried. We have strict gun laws re ownership, but some will find a way to get around these, of course. I simply can't imagine living in such a different culture. I am so glad your mother wasn't killed, but what a tragedy about your cousin. Unbelievable. Excellent writing, but for me quite a shocking read.
Wendy
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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An interesting read - and so different from life in Australia, both then and now. I have never seen a gun except in a policeman's holster, and I am 73. For the most part we don't ever see them, although there are some tough areas where guns are carried. We have strict gun laws re ownership, but some will find a way to get around these, of course. I simply can't imagine living in such a different culture. I am so glad your mother wasn't killed, but what a tragedy about your cousin. Unbelievable. Excellent writing, but for me quite a shocking read.
Wendy
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Other people from you part of the world have told me the same thing. It is hard realize they aren't everywhere. I wish we didn't have them either. Guns are designed to take lives, be it man or beast. I don't want to see anything die.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Growing up an old Kentucky boy who owned his first over-and-under 4/10 shotgun and .22 at 8-years-old, and who hunted rabbits, squirrel, and deer in every season, I've always thought it was part of growing up, until now. We were taught gun safety long before we ever touching one for the first time. And it didn't matter weather it was a pistol, rifle, or AK-47 assault rifle, guns were for shooting for protection, and killing for food. But non of us young people would ever have wanted to harm another person out of nothing more than evil meanness. People who want to maim and kill will find a way to get it done, with guns, other weapons, or even bombs. I guess we could outlaw assault weapons. Which seems to be the first suggested line of defense, but it won't stop those stabbing people on the streets, or punching old people for no reason. We live in a sick world of warped people, and assault weapons certainly allow more casualties quickly, but so do pressure cooker bombs piercing bodies with nails and glass for a quarter of a mile while running a marathon. I wish I knew the answer, but until we curb the hatred, anger, jealousy, and envy, while cultivating love and empathy for our fellow citizens, there's no cure in sight. I wish weapons had never been invented, but it wouldn't stop the problem. Hugs, and sorry for the ramble. :-)
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Growing up an old Kentucky boy who owned his first over-and-under 4/10 shotgun and .22 at 8-years-old, and who hunted rabbits, squirrel, and deer in every season, I've always thought it was part of growing up, until now. We were taught gun safety long before we ever touching one for the first time. And it didn't matter weather it was a pistol, rifle, or AK-47 assault rifle, guns were for shooting for protection, and killing for food. But non of us young people would ever have wanted to harm another person out of nothing more than evil meanness. People who want to maim and kill will find a way to get it done, with guns, other weapons, or even bombs. I guess we could outlaw assault weapons. Which seems to be the first suggested line of defense, but it won't stop those stabbing people on the streets, or punching old people for no reason. We live in a sick world of warped people, and assault weapons certainly allow more casualties quickly, but so do pressure cooker bombs piercing bodies with nails and glass for a quarter of a mile while running a marathon. I wish I knew the answer, but until we curb the hatred, anger, jealousy, and envy, while cultivating love and empathy for our fellow citizens, there's no cure in sight. I wish weapons had never been invented, but it wouldn't stop the problem. Hugs, and sorry for the ramble. :-)
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Ric, I understand. Of course, you aren't going to stop violence, but for some reason, this courtry seems to have a lot more of it. People from Australia and Great Britian write and tell me how safe their courtries are. There are people who have never ever seen a gun except on TV or in the movies. Unless your grew up in getto, knives don't appeal to you. I married a counter boy who grew up as a hunter and he had many guns. But not an AK-47. I used to go to the shooting range with him. In time, he lost his desire to kill anything, but kept his guns. When he died, I gave them all to my son, except one pistol which I keep under my mattress. I live alone and I didn't want to risk someone breaking in because they've learned there are guns to steal. The mentally ill and evil dream of getting revenge by taking out as many as possible, or making a name for themselves by killing someone they hate racially are politically. A gun that kills fast has great appeal. Many other country don't offer them that option. Thanks for your perspective. This is mine, Like I said, you guys have guns in your DNA. I've only heard from one lady who does.
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I've actually gotten rid of all my guns but one .45 pistol. I stopped hunting years ago. And I wish I didn't feel the need to keep the one I have. But in a world where all the bad people seem to have one, I don't want to make myself easy prey. LOL. I wish I knew the answers. But it's always good when people are willing to share their thoughts, no matter how similar or different. I mean, it's probably the best way to find a solution.