It always raises warning flags when I hear of someone wanting to prevent violence. This is no exception. They want to “figure out which people are genuinely dangerous” and “reach out” to them:
Rahr says the science to answer that question is available, and she’s asking the federal government for money to set up a pilot task-force program here that she hopes would serve as a model nationwide.
I am of the opinion that anytime the government starts “reaching out” to “prevent violence” it’s time for me to make sure my “reaching out” tools are in good working order.
[H/T to Chet who walked into my office this morning to tell me the cheery news.]
Electricity is inherently dangerous. That doesn’t mean you are better off eliminating it from society.
I’ll save them some time. I’m generally dangerous. Luckily, you have to pass by a lot of signs like this to get to the dangerous part of me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43372980@N02/3995256645/
Unfortunately, they’ve already busted all the locks, the safety door has been knocked off the hinges, and they are hovering a wet finger around inside chanting, “I’m not touching you…”
Just be sure your outreach is longer then their rech-out…
Minority Report?
Sir Mix-A-Lot was right…“King County cops don’t quit, even when a [gun owner]’s legit.” ;D
Seems to be a lot of this type of thing happening lately. Dare I use the word ‘ominous?’