Go see this film. Magnificent effects and a magnificent adaptation of a magnificent book.
I think C.S. Lewis would have approved.
A politically incorrect scene-- Three of the children meet Father Christmas, and he gives them presents of weapons: a knife for Lucy, a bow and arrows for Susan and a sword for Peter.
"These are tools, not toys," he tells them. "Use them wisely."
Perhaps this bodes well for things to come now that anti-gun Michael Eisner is no longer at Disney's helm...
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Now THAT'S What I'm Talkin' About...
I no sooner get up this post about educating Japanese people about guns when I find this post from Steaming Dragon!
This is a great story--go on over there and read it.
More and more companies are starting to use firearms outings for team building--maybe SD has started a trend where he works.
This is a great story--go on over there and read it.
More and more companies are starting to use firearms outings for team building--maybe SD has started a trend where he works.
Night of the Living Guns
Seventy-six people have been killed by violence in Cincinnati this year - most by guns.
No Sharon Coolidge, you hack propagandist. ALL were killed by people.
I once wrote another reporterette to make this distinction, and you wouldn't believe how snotty and defensive she got. She claimed everybody knew what she meant, and I was just being petty.
And look at the jury (well, there are 12) The Enquirer put together to judge the effects of guns in society. Cops, political hacks and anti-defense community activists. Nope, no bias there.
I sure am glad the government will decide who gets to be an authorized journalist. We sure wouldn't want any unauthorized views creeping into the debate.
Hurricane Katrina Lesson: Be Sure to Keep Gun Handy
Robert Doel gives some editors and assorted anti-defense types "what fer."
Great letter.
Great letter.
Gun Control in the World
Some Japanese students want to know your attitudes on gun ownership.
Tell 'em.
Be nice on the questions that allow you to elaborate. This could be a great opportunity to educate across a cultural divide.
Years back, a Japanese friend's brother visited the US--he was a mucky-muck with one of the car companies. I took him to a shooting range, taught him all the basics, brought a variety of handguns to give him a diverse experience--and he LOVED it. The guy was grinning like a kid in a candy store.
There's a hunger on the-part of foreign nationals to try "American" things--particularly if their own culture represses them. Travel agencies should take note of this, and put together vacation packages that incorporate shooting sports. While it probably won't be enough to turn someone around politically, it at least opens a door.
I think "Take a Foreigner Shooting" ought to be part of America's diplomacy efforts--who hasn't found it a great way to make friends?
[Thanks to Dennis Walker]
Tell 'em.
Be nice on the questions that allow you to elaborate. This could be a great opportunity to educate across a cultural divide.
Years back, a Japanese friend's brother visited the US--he was a mucky-muck with one of the car companies. I took him to a shooting range, taught him all the basics, brought a variety of handguns to give him a diverse experience--and he LOVED it. The guy was grinning like a kid in a candy store.
There's a hunger on the-part of foreign nationals to try "American" things--particularly if their own culture represses them. Travel agencies should take note of this, and put together vacation packages that incorporate shooting sports. While it probably won't be enough to turn someone around politically, it at least opens a door.
I think "Take a Foreigner Shooting" ought to be part of America's diplomacy efforts--who hasn't found it a great way to make friends?
[Thanks to Dennis Walker]
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