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Originally posted by ChefTyler:
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Originally posted by Conundrum:
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Chef, It's a little sad to think you wouldn't want to take the time to read some of the thoughtful opinions that others have posted and seems a little superior in your attitude. confused

Forgive me if I came off sounding superior, not my intention at all. I've read over 100 threads on various boards about this same topic. I've read the most thoughtful well reasoned responses I've ever seen on the internet with regards to this topic. I've also read the most ridiculous, irrational, and fear mongering responses with respect to this subject.
I was tired at the end of the day and didn't feel like reading the same well thought out, and some irrational, responses to this very touchy subject. I just wasn't in the mood that night, wasn't being elitist or arrogant. In fact, I am one of the owners of a concealed carry forum (www.coloradocarry.com) and I love to encourage rational discussion of the topic. I've seen many of our discussions on XOC that have any sort of controversial nature (politics, guns, religion) spin way out of control. My reasoning was that (in addition to being dead tired), if the coals were being stoked or the flames fanned, I would post a calm response as to why I carry...chill things out a little bit. If that wasn't necessary (doesn't seem like it) then it was just another well reasoned post as to why I choose to carry laugh [/b]
I'm glad you replied so thoughtfully. There are more level heads here then what seems to come across sometimes. I think we have people that have an agenda (good or bad) that they want to push, but are hiding behind a screen name and "Fanning the Flames" as you put it.

BTW - I'm jelous you live in CO and I don't! :p