Foxy,

Most soldiers couldn't care less about people that they've killed.

Her husband is of the opinion that she killed her assailant because she thought that he deserved it.
Had he been armed she would have shot him as she carries a pistol.

Foxy my sweet, don't forget that everyone in Switzerland has an army rifle by law. They kill very few, & probably prevent more killing than they cause.

When I was a kid in Townsville, or a number of NSW country towns, most people had a rifle in a cupboard, ours leant up against the corner of dads wardrobe, but they also killed very few, except perhaps suicides. Things like home invasions & drive by shootings just did not happen.

Today with the general population disarmed, we are getting much more gun crime that at any previous time.

Gun control is a sop to those who are scared of their own shadow, & about as useful as tits on a bull.

Foxy good morning.
You show a rare strength in defending your right to your view.
Not quite sure why it is considered OK to target you and other females with sarcasm and talking down.
Not in doubt however you have taken on the defense of a view the vast majority of Australians hold.
You will agree not every opinion is based on thought and understanding.
I however truly, can not understand why such a shaky ladder is being built to prop up a view this country,s voters would never ever except.

Dear Is Mise,

I appreciate your clarifying things regarding
your friend. And Thanks also for understanding
my generalisations regarding women and rape.
Of course within those generalisations -
there are individual differences as your friend's
case illustrates.

Dear Hasbeen,

I appreciate and fully understand your take on gun-control.
As did John Howard. "Penalizing decent law-abiding citizens
because of the criminal behaviour of others..." does seem
unfair. He understood the misgivings - but felt there was
no alternative. I agree with him - and that is my opinion
based on my experiences, having lived in the US for more
than ten years.

Dear Belly,

Thank You.

But don't concern yourself.

I don't read or respond to posts that begin
with personal insults

Hi Foxy and Belly,

Belly...I know you've struggled with written language (and done exceedingly well:)

Just wanted to tell you that you have a real talent for metaphor.

Just saying : )

Dear Poirot,

Thank You.

Coming from someone who has a wonderful way
with words that's quite a compliment.

"Let us be greateful to people who make us happy,
they are the charming gardeners who make our
souls blossom."

(Marcel Proust).