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WARPIG [USMC]
OG 03
This by no means is formal or politically correct in any sense of the word. Im just writing down how Im feeling right now, so take it as it comes.
"To whom may be oppressive,
My name is Jon. And Im pissed off.
Ive been a Maryland resident since I was 5 years old. Im creeping on 32, and the older I get, and the more I learn, the more this state's "leaders" anger me.
On the flipside, Im glad MD has seen a change of heart after the last election. People are fed up. They're tired. Tired of fighting against a tyrannical state government. Tired of fighting overwhelmingly obscene taxes. Tired of fighting for their right to defend themselves in the manner in which they choose, which MOST EFFECTIVELY, would be to carry a firearm.
I joined the Marine Corps when I was 19 as an Infantryman. I deployed and had my 20th birthday in Kuwait, just a mere 21 days before we pushed over the border to Iraq. In the years after, I did a tour in Africa, and another combat tour in Iraq again. At my young age, I was entrusted with enough firepower to level a small city. From man portable anti-tank missile systems and grenade launching machine guns, down to a small arms rifle and bayonet, and everything in between.
After my tours of duty, I come back to a state that cant trust me to carry a small pistol for my own personal protection. In an area riddled with crime, no less.
Reading the police blotter, its clear to see all the home invasions, armed robberies, assaults, and everything else that goes on. Just a few months ago I was woken up at 5 in the morning by gunshots at the end of the row near my townhome.
So why is it that my only protection is a cell phone and 3 numbers to dial? Why am I not trusted to protect myself, with the extensive training ive received, in my own home state??
It was only about a year ago my girlfriend and I were victims of a home invasion. Luckily for us, no one was home. But it could have turned out horrible. My girlfriend is 5'2" and 110 pounds....suppose the "gentleman" that broke in was 6'3", 260 pounds. What would you expect her to do to defend herself if the same type of incident occurred on our street? At home she'd have an option, but not outside our front door.
Answer me this: Why is it that the citizens of all our bordering states are entrusted to make the right decision if they become a victim of a violent crime? Why are our citizens treated like idiots?? Are we not smart enough to defend ourselves???
Its a bit hypocritical to tell us what is and isnt safe when it comes to firearms, when you're ignorant to facts and general knowledge about them.
Please pull your head out of your ass, and your ass out of your ego. Let us be able to fight back instead of just being a victim.
Sincerely,
-A responsible citizen of Maryland
"To whom may be oppressive,
My name is Jon. And Im pissed off.
Ive been a Maryland resident since I was 5 years old. Im creeping on 32, and the older I get, and the more I learn, the more this state's "leaders" anger me.
On the flipside, Im glad MD has seen a change of heart after the last election. People are fed up. They're tired. Tired of fighting against a tyrannical state government. Tired of fighting overwhelmingly obscene taxes. Tired of fighting for their right to defend themselves in the manner in which they choose, which MOST EFFECTIVELY, would be to carry a firearm.
I joined the Marine Corps when I was 19 as an Infantryman. I deployed and had my 20th birthday in Kuwait, just a mere 21 days before we pushed over the border to Iraq. In the years after, I did a tour in Africa, and another combat tour in Iraq again. At my young age, I was entrusted with enough firepower to level a small city. From man portable anti-tank missile systems and grenade launching machine guns, down to a small arms rifle and bayonet, and everything in between.
After my tours of duty, I come back to a state that cant trust me to carry a small pistol for my own personal protection. In an area riddled with crime, no less.
Reading the police blotter, its clear to see all the home invasions, armed robberies, assaults, and everything else that goes on. Just a few months ago I was woken up at 5 in the morning by gunshots at the end of the row near my townhome.
So why is it that my only protection is a cell phone and 3 numbers to dial? Why am I not trusted to protect myself, with the extensive training ive received, in my own home state??
It was only about a year ago my girlfriend and I were victims of a home invasion. Luckily for us, no one was home. But it could have turned out horrible. My girlfriend is 5'2" and 110 pounds....suppose the "gentleman" that broke in was 6'3", 260 pounds. What would you expect her to do to defend herself if the same type of incident occurred on our street? At home she'd have an option, but not outside our front door.
Answer me this: Why is it that the citizens of all our bordering states are entrusted to make the right decision if they become a victim of a violent crime? Why are our citizens treated like idiots?? Are we not smart enough to defend ourselves???
Its a bit hypocritical to tell us what is and isnt safe when it comes to firearms, when you're ignorant to facts and general knowledge about them.
Please pull your head out of your ass, and your ass out of your ego. Let us be able to fight back instead of just being a victim.
Sincerely,
-A responsible citizen of Maryland
