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[anthony]

After the manager saw the thugs were armed we got free meals.

Thats the part that disturbs me most about America, the country thinks its great to bear arms, so what do people do? They carry guns everywhere... what happens then if provoked? Reach for the guns... screw that. Good thing you did sort that situation out Terry, and where prepared for it. Nice going mate.

Evie, yes... that is exposure therapy that I am describing. Honestly, exposure therapy is up to you and your doctor, being that your doctor might have you doing one thing, it may not be affecting you much, so you may then take it upon yourself to do more, obviously ensuring you don't overdo it. IF you have scope to do more, then do it, just do more slowly, progressively, because the fallout often takes a few days to measure the effect.

 

[batgirl]

Terry, your story is so creepy. My psychiatrist is always telling me that people being armed (where I live anyways) is so uncommon that it's irrational to be worrying about it. I can't imagine what it would be like to live somewhere where it actually happens on a regular basis, I don't think I would ever leave the house. Last night there was a TV show on about road rage, and part of it showed people in the US shooting at other cars on the highway, since they were armed anyways. I think it's the main reason I'm scared to visit the United States. It seems as bad as going into a war zone. I'm glad in your situation though that you had a plan for what happened and that everything turned out okay.

That's my problem Anthony, trying to figure out if I've done too much exposure in one day or not. Today I had desensitization therapy with my psychiatrist and I thought it went quite well, I didn't get that freaked out. But then I went to bed and had wicked nightmares, and I'm up again when I should be sleeping, so obviously I overdid it...

 

[anthony]

No no evie, don't associate after therapy illness with over doing something, two very different things. If you don't get ill or have symptoms after therapy, you DIDN'T work hard enough or your physician didn't push hard enough. Over doing things, would mean complete crash and burn, ie. finding new lows you never knew existed; that would be over doing it.

 

[Deleted member 93]

Evie, it is not a war zone contrary to how we are depicted. People do get and carry guns illegally. But I would guess that is what is the case is other places that people get them. I do not think the numbers of such incidents are as high with those licensed to carry. Would have to ask one of our American police friends. How much trouble is caused by those who have their guns legally and those who do not have a license to carry concealed? And no you don't just apply and get one, you have courses you have to go through to carry and be retested every year, no criminal record. Not all states allow that though. Texas had it and with the new year Kansas just passed laws so you could be licensed to carry. I do know I do a visual body check as to dress style unusual bulges... my ex had taught me and I carried it over. I am trying to not be so much like that now.

 

[batgirl]

Sorry veiled, I hope I didn't offend you. It does seem like there is a lot of gun violence by comparison to what we have here though, and that's what frightens me so much. I watch American news regularly and there are murders and shootings every day, whereas that's quite an event when it happens here. I guess it also depends on what part of the country you are in, rural areas might be better than the cities. Still I just get really afraid thinking that pretty much anyone could be carrying a weapon. Someday I hope I'll get over my fear enough to come to the US for a visit.

No no evie, don't associate after therapy illness with over doing something, two very different things.

Oh okay. Well in that case I must be working hard enough because I always feel like crap afterwards. Maybe I will work on some other stuff then too, or at least try to.

 

[Deleted member 93]

No offense taken. American news blows. Murder and bloodshed sells, and why I do not watch it. So much good happens, wish they would report it too. But then someone would just flip over to a gory show.

 

[anthony]

Evie, I have the same distaste as you for America... far too many issues. Some lovely people in the country, no doubt, but way too f*cked up overall for my liking. I have been in war zones, not scared to do so, but I am scared of going to America. Work that one out? Thats how bad I believe the US is socially.

 

[batgirl]

I feel exactly the same as you Anthony. I'm just so afraid of the US. I get scared when they have elections too, although this last one, with the Democrats taking over a big part of the government made me feel a little better. I'm not as scared of the Democrats as I am of the Republicans.

 

[Terry]

Never had a problem with a person legaly packing a gun. As for democrats and republicans in the US, They are equaly at fault for F***king up this country and the news media/Hoolywood runs a close second. According to what they tell us, I'm afraid to leave the US.

 

[Deleted member 93]

Thanks for saying that, I almost typed the same thing but ehhh I seemed to be the only one involved in that discussion, when I was licensed to carry I had common sense with them when I did carry, enough so when I felt myself become unstable I had my safe removed from my home. Your run of the mill thugs are going to find the guns and carry and that is simply how it is. It is the law abiding citizens willing to jump through the hoops to get it legally, not thugs. You get pulled over you immedieatly are to inform the officer that you are legally armed. You get disarmed by them and then give them your license to carry. All good. Thugs are the ones who sneak it on you.

Reps and Dems... Don't get me started. That is why it is common for so many to hit the polls to say we are just trying to pick who seems to be the lesser of the two evils. We are at the mercy of what info is released about them and it is very hard to sort fact from a fictional positive spin. We desperately need a third party with standing and common sense. All seriously lacking. And double ohhh on the hollywood influence grrr... How in the hell do people who live in a fantasy land in their private jets think the are immune to the standards and way of life they tell everyone else they should live by (government included)? They don't have to as they are all elitist. Government, and outspoken "leaders" needs major overhaul. No doubt.

 

[beatle_bailey]

the wall

for many years I had to put my back againest the wall ,,, I bet that is very common around hear ,,, that finaly changed , for the most part anyway
next * I think one of the founders of the USA , constatution
said a revolytion every once in a while is good for the country ,, meaning ,
get rid of the bad and get some real honest people back in the government ,, when this country finaly get tired of all the sh-- these Idiots are doing with or country we may have a real change and all the old DEMs and REPUBs will just get kicked off there ass seats ,,, Personally I think It is way over do ,, I love my country but kind of hate the way we are going ,,,
Beatle :up-yours: them all third party would be good

 

[anthony]

Here is the difference as I see it... you carry a gun, legally or not, you get into an argument with someone, a gun comes out... a person moves in to hit the other, they pull the trigger. Do you think that is appropriate use of force? Fist against gun? I don't believe so.

Now, if a thug wanted to carry a knife, you can run from a knife, you can fight back and disarm them if you have the skills. You can't run from a bullet... sorry, I will never ever see that any person has the right to bear arms and carry weapons around the streets, apart from police.