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Subject: Re: [world-cruising] ADMIN:GUNS
lokken@XXX.XXX
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 16:35:15 EST
I don't agree that guns should be off limits on this list. Some people have a
negative knee jerk reaction to guns, but the same could be said about alcohol,
smoking, eating meat, discharging overboard or having mechanical propulsion on
board.
If you are cruising Southeast Alaska and intend to go ashore to fish, dig clams
or pick berries, a 12 ga. shotgun for bear protection may be the most important
piece of cruising equipment you have on board. However, if you get there via
Canada there are important things you should know. This forum should address the
procedure and not the political correctness of the issue.
My unsubscribe e-mail follows. Anyone know of a list that discusses all aspects
of cruising?
Orrie
DENALI Nauticat 40
(on Lake Superior)
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As I said yesterday, guns are not to be discussed for the reasons <BR>
given. That is _not_ open to debate. I have been around on various <BR>
lists for several years. It is common practice on other lists as well <BR>
and for good reason. I have seen literally hundreds unsubscribe due <BR>
to this and other banned issues.<BR>
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When I first encountered these "debates" I too thought they were <BR>
interesting. However, that changed rather quickly. _Many_ people were <BR>
offended and unsubscribed. This list is for information sharing and <BR>
not "spirited discussions." In setting down our list guidelines, <BR>
many things were taken into consideration. Among those was not <BR>
"reinventing the wheel" and allowing those things which have proven <BR>
destructive to other lists.<BR>
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Please see the ADMIN blurb I posted this morning for more information.<BR>
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The individuals that responded this morning have been warned. PLEASE <BR>
DO NOT continue this thread or subject matter on list.<BR>
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Now, please continue to post on subjects that are not banned.<BR>
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