Actually, Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I’m from Texas. I once witnessed a guy who took a lady cyclist right of way, nothing much you may say, but I got my gun out and shot a hole in the car’s motor the size of a bowling ball. An eye for an eye, thought him a lesson I tell you.
Alas, this altercation was witnessed by the police, and I was arrested for aggravated assault. Seems the female cyclist didn’t have the right of way after all. I write these lines from prison, but I would still vote for Trump in the next election.
My decision to ride armed was finalized after being followed for 5+ miles by a jeep full of large dudes yelling physical threats at me for riding a bicycle.
I had to hide under a bridge until they got tired of looking for me. Lovely story though.
I don’t know why you’re saying they’re an asshole. Do you not like them for some reason besides writing a satirical comment? Is Jonathan Swift an asshole for writing A Modest Proposal?
The user they replied to had a legitimate concern for their safety and took steps that allowed them protect themselves in some possible scenarios. Why the fuck would anyone mock that?
I empathize with their safety concern, but I reject the assertion that carrying a gun makes anyone safer. I think it increases the chances of someone getting shot, including the carrier.
I guess because of this, I didn’t interpret the satirical comment as straight-up mockery.
Suppose I said I always carry a katana for protection on the subway. It’s outlandish — you’d be within your rights to make a little fun of my solution! It doesn’t invalidate the real safety issues and unacceptable violence that do exist.
Just trying to explain my interpretation of this comment thread. You’re free to have your own opinion :)
but I reject the assertion that carrying a gun makes anyone safer.
There’s plenty of accounts of cyclists getting attacked by drivers who stop their car in front of them, get out of their truck, and physically assault them from unprovoked road rage. Having a concealed carry pistol would absolutely put a stop to that. And guns don’t just go off on their own, especially when in a holster.
Suppose I said I always carry a katana for protection on the subway.
Not really, because in a subway you’d generally have other people around to help fight off someone going nuts. Plus, swords are cumbersome and very obvious to carry around, unlike a concealed pistol
It doesn’t invalidate the real safety issues and unacceptable violence
Being able to defend yourself from a nutjob with a >2000lb vehicle that you can’t run away from is “unacceptable”? That’s fucked up. Leave that accusation for the road-ragers, not people trying to ride their bike in peace.
Actually, Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I’m from Texas. I once witnessed a guy who took a lady cyclist right of way, nothing much you may say, but I got my gun out and shot a hole in the car’s motor the size of a bowling ball. An eye for an eye, thought him a lesson I tell you. Alas, this altercation was witnessed by the police, and I was arrested for aggravated assault. Seems the female cyclist didn’t have the right of way after all. I write these lines from prison, but I would still vote for Trump in the next election.
Then everyone clapped.
They’re trying to dunk on the first comment, and you’re trying to dunk on them…
Hilarious.
My decision to ride armed was finalized after being followed for 5+ miles by a jeep full of large dudes yelling physical threats at me for riding a bicycle.
I had to hide under a bridge until they got tired of looking for me. Lovely story though.
Ah, you see, the problem was that it was a white car you shot
You guys waiting for an election?
y’all downvoters need to read between the lines
Either they’re an asshole or… they’re an asshole. What’s your point?
It’s satire. And it made me laugh because it was done so well.
I’m aware it was satire. They’re still an asshole. What’s your point?
I don’t know why you’re saying they’re an asshole. Do you not like them for some reason besides writing a satirical comment? Is Jonathan Swift an asshole for writing A Modest Proposal?
The user they replied to had a legitimate concern for their safety and took steps that allowed them protect themselves in some possible scenarios. Why the fuck would anyone mock that?
Assholes. Assholes would.
I empathize with their safety concern, but I reject the assertion that carrying a gun makes anyone safer. I think it increases the chances of someone getting shot, including the carrier.
I guess because of this, I didn’t interpret the satirical comment as straight-up mockery.
Suppose I said I always carry a katana for protection on the subway. It’s outlandish — you’d be within your rights to make a little fun of my solution! It doesn’t invalidate the real safety issues and unacceptable violence that do exist.
Just trying to explain my interpretation of this comment thread. You’re free to have your own opinion :)
There’s plenty of accounts of cyclists getting attacked by drivers who stop their car in front of them, get out of their truck, and physically assault them from unprovoked road rage. Having a concealed carry pistol would absolutely put a stop to that. And guns don’t just go off on their own, especially when in a holster.
Not really, because in a subway you’d generally have other people around to help fight off someone going nuts. Plus, swords are cumbersome and very obvious to carry around, unlike a concealed pistol
Being able to defend yourself from a nutjob with a >2000lb vehicle that you can’t run away from is “unacceptable”? That’s fucked up. Leave that accusation for the road-ragers, not people trying to ride their bike in peace.
Genuinely can’t tell if this is satire or not
Yes, I’m particularly pleased with this one. Especially the out of context mention of Trump 😝