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The trend WILL continue - via unions and min wage we've (collectively) artificially inflated our standard of living for years. People make a minimum of $7+/hour for doing the most basic, unskilled labor in this country, and we all pay for it. Like it or not, it's going to equalize somewhat - all we can do to try to mitigate it is stress quality education and innovation - the things that made this country great but are slipping in recent decades. I'm blessed to work in a market that is already global and has been for some time - my competitors are anyone who can do what I do world-wide. I say 'blessed' because I consider this a true blessing - the market is already equalized for me. That makes the career even tougher, but it's also more lucrative if you're successful. There's no way to avoid the fact that unions and min wage are going to be forced out in this country. Whether those changes help us avoid a more sever economic slide or those changes occur as a result of said slide is what's up for debate. Short of our becoming totally isolated as a country, outside of exports (won't / can't happen) there is absolutely zero chance to avoid the inevitable - unions and minimum wage have to end. And no, just because the results are the same doesn't mean it's socialism.

Unions and minimum wage have caused jobs to leave the US. As soon as we realize this and allow the system to 'reset', wages will stabilize and it will cost MORE to outsource jobs. The fact remains that in a global economy, wages will generally equalize and countries that encourage creativity will flourish. These socialist ideas (unions and min wage) have hurt this country more than most realize...

I'm there. I think Hollywood will be surprised at the turnout, if it's done well.

Weird to rant about it when you admit he might have been picking up his child from the bus...

It's rather obvious that you're convinced the man was mentally ill and that despite the fact that's an assumption on your part, you're determined to only discuss it as fact, as otherwise it would undermine your other thread. So yah, we'll just let it go, as it's plainly obvious you have no interest in discussing the merits of the actual incident unless you can twist them around your assumptions. Have fun.

deerslayer, he has a dog in this fight, so you best just let it go...

As I said via email, I have zero preference regarding serial number.

Killer, thanks. Sounds like an ideal solution to some common issues, not just guns. Thanks again!

Wow, very cool, thanks for the tip. Do parts need to soak or can it be applied with a brush to a surface? Just wondering about larger items with surface rust...

Unpossible, handgun carry permits don't exist in Illinois.

Here are the photos:

Yah, nicely set up.

If you'll PM / email the pics to me, I'll post them for all to see. ca_at_crimsonaudio_dot_net I'm seriously considering one myself.

I might end up in trouble, but I don't think I could just sit there and watch someone catch a beating from a man.

No bent one bit, just thought it ludicrous to act as if that was the point of the post.

Ooh, look - a straw man! From the original post: No one said this example proves OC is bad or dangerous, simply pointing that it has happened as an answer to the OP. Carry on with your religious-like discussion...

mikegideon FTW!

Been a member for years, they sent me some when I first joined, but since have not (that I can recall). I'm sure they're just a phone call away.

I need to find an NRA sticker so I can put it on the back window of my truck.

Thanks. Anyone with empirical evidence wish to share their experiences?

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Yep, I swear when I read that I was hearing echoes of "why do you need more than 10 rounds in a magazine?"...

Hahaha, nicely done.

I'd just shake my head and walk away. Not really sure why this seems so tricky...