HBecwithFn7

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And other countries that actually care about education are whooping our a$$es!

Everyone is "human." Human Nature.... maybe even "Animal Instinct" to an extent. It's a balance. "Enjoy" life vs. "conserve/protect" life. I once had a "nutrition counselor." She kept trying to tell me, "eat only this much of this... this much of that... never eat this... never eat that...." etc. etc. She even brought plastic food "props" to the sessions to demonstrate what the "sizes" looked like. It was all I could do to keep from LOLing every session! :D My point being, food is something to enjoy (maybe that's the problem with me ). What's the point of eating it if I don't enjoy it? Yeah, it may kill me sooner, but I'll have enjoyed my "shorter" life a lot more. To her credit, I think I found a solution of late that does minimize my caloric intake but is still "enjoyable." I don't eat a lot of the stuff I used to, and a much as as I used to (although I can still destroy whole Pizzas ), and I am losing weight, albeit slowly. Sadly, "exercise" is a totally different issue I honestly think a lot of it has to do with "culture." Most of "the left" I think was not raised in the tradition of safe & responsible gun ownership. They are indifferent to them, personally, but when combined with how the MSM portrays both crime involving guns, and law abiding gun owners (as idiots/buffoons, etc.), it pushes them towards the "anti" side. People raised with the tradition of ownership have a respect for firearms, and for 2A rights, etc. It's easier to be "anti" something when you never learned it and/or don't understand it. Moreover, it's also a "control" issue. The anti's know that we know what are 2A rights are, that we are willing to defend/exercise them, and that we know well how to use firearms. We know that the 2A was written to allow "the people" a defense against a "tyrannical govt." I believe a lot of the "antis" are part of that tyrannical govt trying to keep control. They're not as concerned with the "criminals" because they think Law Enforcement will protect them. I think they're more afraid of us... the people who know what the 2A means and are willing to defend it... their fear being, "defend it against them..."

The problem I have is wanting to ensure that my niece/nephew (who I hope will still be around after us family "adults" are long gone) learn to think/synthesize for themselves. So, I hope I'm not "on my way out" any time soon (except to be "on my way out" of this State). My family decided to have me attend a private HS for my junior & senior years. And I am so glad they did that because I actually learned how to "think" and not just "recite facts," which I found was happening in the public school I was attending. Thesis--> Antithesis--> Synthesis. It was the entire mindset of the teachers at the private school. You could tell it in the test questions. They actually made you *use* what you read and what and memorized from lectures to solve problems. Funny you mentioned "History..." some of the best test questions came from my AP US History class... the classic "Assess the validity of the statement" questions. You were given a Historical quotation, and asked to "assess the validity of the statement." In Biology, it was always "Structure related to function" questions (i.e. "How is the structure of tissue/organ/system "A" related to its function?"). To your earlier point, yeah, schools are trying to indoctrinate children with their own agenda. No wonder so many parents are opting for "home schooling." But "get 'em young" has always been a historical tactic for anyone who had the vision to start that young. Why do you think Steven Jobs gave Mac's away to schools and universities, etc.? Get'em young! He thought he might be able to overtake the PC that way. Unfortunately, not within his lifetime, I guess, but... Hopefully, not in mine either (I *am* the Wintel bigot I am...) :D Anyway, more parental involvement is the key to proper kids' education. If the parents don't sit down with their kids every day to review what they were taught in school (especially in elementary/middle schools), or attend some classes or PTA meetings, then shame on them.

For those who have experienced this, I am curious. Say you file your initial FID and P2P paperwork. You get MorphoTrak done, and the PD sends out reference letters, etc. You get your initial FID and P2Ps shortly (hopefully) thereafter. Now, say you apply for additional P2Ps within 3-4 months of the original, initial filing. You do the electronic SB212A. Everything on the sts-033 & sp-066 remains unchanged (especially the references listed), except to add your SBI # from the FID, and any updated dates, etc. You send it all in, and provide the control number for the electronic SB212A to the PD. And you begin waiting. What has been the experience of most here? To your knowledge, did your PD repeat all the inquires (i.e. send out reference letters again, do the full mental health check, etc. etc.), considering that it had been done only 3-4 months prior? Point being, if it were still "fresh," it might not need be "repeated" and save time (hopefully)... I could understand the criminal background check not being very "fresh," but the other things? Just curious....

I not certain of any specific "charges," but I do note Amtrak's general policy and terms of carriage as follows: General Terms of Transportation Which states, in summary, that carriage is governed by the laws of the District of Columbia and applicable federal laws/regulations. I'd imagine also that since the Auto Train has end termini the States of Virginia and Florida, those states' laws may also play a role. Again, I don't know of anything specifically, and it may turn out that the most severe thing that could happen is that the passenger is denied carriage and forfeits their fare money, but I would not want to risk being subject to any law/regulation violations they *think* might apply. I'll be happy to do the research for you, if you like. Furthermore, there is the specific policy regarding firearms on Amtrak (derived from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, section 159):] Firearms on board Amtrak Trains Anyway, there may or may not be "criminal" laws involved, but I'm sure there would be numerous civil penalties and a denial of carriage if you were caught with firearms on board the Auto Train. Perhaps a guest spot on the TSA's "no transport" list as well. Not worth the risk, IMHO.

If the Amtrak Police search dog at the Lorton Station "hits" on your car... you are in for a very bad day.... Definitely the "shake and bake" inspection for you.... If they find them, you could face legal action from Amtrak if not federal charges.

The problem with secession is, I think, those counties that abut PA are from where much of the tax revenue derives. They're no way on Earth they'll allow them to secede. They'd lose too many $$$...

PM 67gtonutHe's an asst. admin. on this forum. I think he can help.

I would not put it past the current legislature to find ways to make it "work that way" if they wanted to. Even if they can't do so, there's nothing to stop them (that I know of) from re-introducing the bill (or something like it with the same effect) right after it's vetoed. At least, once a year if not more often. So what's the difference?

I wonder if, perhaps, they're putting it on hold until A2006 is resolved, one way or another. If CC vetoes A2006, they can send S993 right through.

My reps voted against it. Alison McHose and Parker Space. They are solidly with us (pro2A). So is my State Senator, Steven Oroho.

I hope it also helps you personally, in re: your NRA campaign.

The original wording of S251? I understand that A2777 was changed. I have to hope that A2777, along with A2006 is vetoed by CC. I wouldn't mind it if S251 passed. And, perhaps, it might, if CC vetoes A2777.

Much, Much better. But I still don't think we should give up 15rnds.

And, of course, one must stop for "directions" at the nearest Quick Check/Wawa/etc. etc. etc.. And wouldn't ya know, that sandwich/Twinkee/can of whatever just falls into your cart! Now, of course, we cannot simply walk out with those things. We have to pay for them! :D And once paid for, it would be inhuman to waste them by not consuming them. :D I kinda have to bring George along. The point of going is, sometimes, to bring George. So that has to be resolved, one way or another.

Thank ya much!

Can you please try to compress or something? Some of us don't do Facebook!

Ah, yes... the classic "non-committal" committal. I expect nothing less from CC, at this point. Again, why would he give his position away at this point and, thus, give his opponents wiggle room time?

In my case, an opportunity to take an NRA "Basic Shotgun" class at a much reduced rate than is normally advertised. Gotta check it out first, though. If that doesn't pan out, then either day works for me.

I'd also vote for the 29th. for similar "reasons."

There used to be a brand of "Smithfield Virginia" ham called "Taylor." Back when I was a kid. Don't see them anymore.

According to the specs above, it holds 16 rnds of .22LR and 21 rounds of .22short. So it fails either way.

Sadly, I regret to advise that the Auto Train is no longer good for me, either. After checking with the Auto Train staff, I confirmed that firearms are not permitted on board the Auto Train under any circumstances, not even packed within secure, anchored, locked cases inside the car. Apparently, the Amtrak "firearms carriage" policy applies only to trains that have a "baggage car." Examples of those that don't would be the Auto Train, Acela, and most of the Northeast Regional Trains. To transport firearms legally with Amtrak, one has to declare that intent at least 24 hours prior to departure. Upon arrival at the station, one has to check the firearms in separately from other luggage, and I assume they are stored separately (perhaps in a safe) in the baggage car, or they are somehow watched from within the baggage car. Otherwise, I don't know what the difference would be between that and carrying the firearms in secure locked cases in your car (which no one has access to while enroute). Unless/until that policy changes, I will no longer be traveling on the Auto Train, and will not encourage other firearms owners to do so. I, therefore, have no other reason to travel on Amtrak, anyway. I had one trip scheduled shortly, and I have cancelled that trip at a $100.00 penalty cost to me. I'll be driving all the way, instead. Bummer....

If it can hold more than ten rounds, then it's on the "hit" list.....