[Vision2020] Isn't it about time . . .

[Tom Hansen]

Applying that logic . . .

Private citizens should be permitted to purchase an M1 Abrams tank (complete with basic load) or an M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (complete with basic load) so that they can defend themselves against a possible extra-terrestrial invasion of Moscow.

Paranoia is NOT an answer to problems, Area Man.  Paranoia is a cause of problems!

Seeya round town, Moscow, because . . .

"Moscow Cares"
http://www.MoscowCares.com
  
Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
 

On Dec 20, 2012, at 9:32 AM, "Dan Carscallen" <areaman at moscow.com> wrote:

> Tom,
> 
> One could ask the same question: When was the last time we had an active
> shooter incident in one of our Moscow schools?  We haven't, but we've
> prepared for it, holding exercises to see how such a situation might be
> handled.  I think the Moscow Police, Fire and EMS have taken steps in
> obtaining training and equipment to mitigate such a situation.
> 
> Since I've begun my time in emergency services I've really pushed the idea
> that we prepare for the worst and hope for the best.  Through grant funding
> we've gotten a lot of "mass casualty incident" supplies ready for whatever
> may happen.  I'd rather have and not need than need and not have.
> 
> Am I prepared to defend my home?  That's nobody's business but mine and my
> family's. 
> 
> I don't like kids getting killed.
> I don't like gun control.
> I don't like the potential of taking someone's freedom away because they
> might not meet someone's definition of "mentally balanced".
> I'm probably not going to like whatever comes out of this debate that our
> leaders are going to have over the next several months.
> 
> But I'll live with it, and hopefully more folks will stay alive because of
> it.
> 
> Your pal,
> 
> DC
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
> On Behalf Of Tom Hansen
> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 9:11 AM
> To: Paul Rumelhart
> Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com
> Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Isn't it about time . . .
> 
> Serious question . . . 
> 
> When was the last time that a home invasion occurred in Moscow, Idaho?
> 
> (No, I am not talking about an incident of unarmed breaking and entering)
> 
> Seeya round town, Moscow, because . . .
> 
> "Moscow Cares"
> http://www.MoscowCares.com
> 
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
> 
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