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Subject: Re: ADMIN: Re: [world-cruising] Guns While Cruising
From: Harry James (welshman@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 02:01:26 EST
Rick
I cringed when I saw the original post. What a fine reasoned response. Thanks
for moderating moderately.
HJ
> This subject is one of those that are going to be out of bounds as
> soon as we get some new information posted to the Web site and
> welcome posts. The reason is that there are many people on either
> side of this question and many valid reasons for their feelings. What
> this subject generally distills to is a flame war and people
> unsubscribing because of it. This has been the exact result of such
> discussions on other marine related lists I am and have been on.
>
> Until we can make some changes, I ask you all to refrain from
> discussing guns, politics, and religion. These topics typically are
> guaranteed to create a problem for the list and see members leaving;
> members that could provide genuine assistance on other topics.
>
> In this particular instance, if anyone wishes to answer the question,
> PLEASE post directly to the individual and NOT through the list.
> Also, while you may have very strong opinions on the matter, even
> when posting directly, I ask that you answer the question asked
> directly and NOT conduct an off list flame war.
>
> Rick Bradshaw
> Co-owner/moderator, world-cruising list
>
> >Any suggestions? Are guns necessary for protection from pirates,
> >etc.? I've heard that having a weapon onboard will limit your
> >potential ports, and, even if allowed, can be "tricky" to check/store
> >and get back (due to miscellaneous "charges and fees"). Any
> >experience in this matter?
> >
> >DJ
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