Have you ever tried to argue with an idiot?

[Concerned Citizen]

My neighbor is is big anti-gun. She was at a party at our house, and the subject of guns came up. One of my buddies asked her "If you knew someone was one the other side of that door trying to break in to harm you or your kids, wouldn't you want a gun?" At that she said, "No. If God decides it's my time to go, then it's my time to go."

Of course I explained to her that some crack addict was not going to decide if it was my time or not, but she just said "Nope you're right, God will" At that point, my buddy just got fired up, and tried like hell to convince her she was wrong. I just listened with a smile on my face, knowing there was no way to change her mind, like I knew there was no way she could change mine or his.

Ever had that conversation?

 

[ruger7722]

takes two idiots to argue that one,let the crack guy have her.just kidding

 

[Dogman]

So because she has a different opinion than your's, she's an idiot?

 

[sweddle]

I agree. The crack head may need her more than her family! Religion and politics are the two most argued views that there is no way to win. Tilt your beer and laugh at them.

 

[lovemachine]

Can't change someone's beliefs. Just let them believe what they want.

 

[JJGatesE30]

Religion and politics are the two most argued views that there is no way to win. Tilt your beer and laugh at them.

pretty much

 

[Bummer]

So because she has a different opinion than your's, she's an idiot?

Sure.

Just like everybody going faster than I am is a lunatic, and everybody going slower is a moron.

I also expect everyone else to feel the same way, more or less.

 

[Concerned Citizen]

takes two idiots to argue that one,let the crack guy have her

Can't let that happen, I really like her! If I can help her, I will.

So because she has a different opinion than your's, she's an idiot?

Maybe this will explain it better: When my buddy asked her; "what if that guy was just coming to rape your daughter?" Then she said "Then God will give her the strength to get over it".

THAT'S what make her an idiot. I don't doubt that she will find the strength to someday get over it. But there's no way that's going to happen in MY house.

Originally Posted by sweddle
Religion and politics are the two most argued views that there is no way to win. Tilt your beer and laugh at them.

That's exactly what I did.

 

[Pocketman]

Heck, she doesn't need a gun, just a sign in her yard pointing crack addicts to your house.

 

[trophyhunter]

takes two idiots to argue that one,let the crack guy have her

In the case of someone that doesn't have enough respect for their own well being or that of there home and family to understand the need for self defense, "see above".

 

[redneckmedic]

Use her logic against her. Even Jesus preached the importants of self defense.

 

[lovemachine]

Use her logic against her. Even Jesus preached the importants of self defense.

Really? Where at?

 

[Coydog]

What if there were no such thing as a hypothetical question? To be fair there was no crack head.

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[John Galt]

Natural selection ...

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

Idiot, no. Victim yes. There have always been people like that around. 21% of the population did not want to go to war with Japan after they bombed Pearl Harbor. I think the correct way to classify her would be Pacifist.

 

[LPMan59]

So because she has a different opinion than your's, she's an idiot?

duh

 

[MontereyC6]

Really? Where at?

Luke 22:36

 

[serpicostraight]

never argue with an idiot they will just drag you down to thier level then beat you with experience.

 

[Que]

I wouldn't necessarily call her an idiot. At least she didn't say that no one should have a gun. What she feels about the defense of herself and family is her business, but once she tries to use that logic as it relates to my family, then she becomes an idiot.

Since I was deployed to Panama in 1989, I have believed the statement of my Company's Chaplain: "Trust in the Lord, but keep your powder dry."

 

[1LuvGuns]

Yes, I've had that type of conversation before, nowadays I just sit back and watch the entertainment unfold. All I can say is if she believes it's God's will more power to her - I just prefer to tilt the odds in my favor.