[petrarkaponye]

Here is a little test that will help you decide.

The answer can be found by posing the following question:

You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small
children. Suddenly, an Islamic terrorist with a huge knife comes around the
corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the
knife and charges at you.

You are carrying a .40 Cal Glock, and you are an expert shot. You have mere
seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?


Democrat's Answer:

Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man
look poor? Or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would
inspire him to attack?

Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids?

What does the law say about this situation?

Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this
send to society and to my children? Does he definitely want to kill me, or
would he be content just to wound me?

Should I call 9-1-1? Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise
taxes, have paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street
that would discourage such behavior.


Republican's Answer:

BANG!


Southerner's Answer:

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Click.. ... (Sounds of reloading)
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Click

Daughter: 'Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or
Hydra-shock hollow points?

Son: Can I shoot the next one?
Wife: You're not taking that to the taxidermist.

[popillio]

Let's reload that premise:

You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small
children. Suddenly, someone with a huge knife comes around the
corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the
knife and charges at you.

You have a concealed weapons permit, you're carrying the handgun of your choice and you've trained to use it. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?

Floridian's answer (no matter what political persuasion): Stand your ground, shoot to kill.