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Security in a fragile nation
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Andre, I am lucky because I am white. I’m lucky because I had parents and grandparents who had a strong work ethic and high moral values and I never heard any evidence of prejudice in our house.
I was kind of naive because I started becoming aware of the ignorance of some people. The kids I grew up with were like me. they were kids. But at some point I became aware they weren’t kids, they were kikes and wops.
Today as an adult I am more aware and what sickens me is how divisive we have come as a country with the very people who should be leading us taking stances that divide us. We will have put bigotry behind us when we stop getting “diversity” shoved down our throats and instead are made to understand we are all alike, we are human, we bleed, we worry about our families, and we all want the same thing. Polarized as we are as a country is a sad thing and none of us are immune anymore because it seems someone always has an issue with one group or another, instead of judging and viewing us as individuals.
I fully understand the why and how of the protests, but illegal acts of violence and vandalism only serve to further divide us.
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PEACE.
I can’t believe the Administration has not deleted this thread.
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Jimmy, I can’t speak for Tom, but the discussion about preparedness has value. Examining the underlying causes of the reasons for discussing the reasons for talking about preparedness may be a stretch but I think we would be a sad group if our members were unable to talk a little about our personal feelings.
If I am wrong I yield to Tom if he thinks the thread has run its course.
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This is an interesting thread, please dont think I’m pissed off because of it. My thing is we can’t worry about someone disliking us because of the vehicles we drive. By all means if you feel you need protection while driving said vehicle, lock and load.
I’m a lefty, and I believe in Peace and Love. We need to focus on how we’re alike and not what’s different…
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OK, now there are two lefties on this thread.
Now that I have company I can tell you Andre and I are pissed. If you righties think those of us in the minority have it easy try zipping your fly with your left hand.
Back to the discussion about protection………..
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I don’t get it Jimmy, why do you think this thread should be deleted?
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This has to be the scariest thread I have ever read on this forum!
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I don’t understand why some may have a problem with this thread. The law has agreed while in your RV, your RV is considered your home. You have every right to protect your home.
If we discuss the safety of tires and brakes… Why not personal safety in our bus? I understand some don’t like guns but some do! So let’s talk about safety!
Harry
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My bus won’t be on any trips out of town until this unrest is settled. Since this country is migrading back to the wild, wild west and most everyone seems to get offended over almost any comment,,etc.
Since rioters shoot or damage semi trucks driving a prevost on interstates is not particularly wise now because trying to pullover if damaged or worse could be a risk of life on either side. Just imagine if defunding of our police forces happen. we will have morques. overflowing.
SStay Safe friends!
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Just drove down from Maine to miami via I-95 no issues thank god, but I did have my protection on me while driving through New York just in case but it was as normal of a trip as the last time I did it.
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What Jon said.
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Another thing that I think about is that most of the instigators and participants in this mess are basically cowards and monsters that come out at night and feel more comfortable under the cloak of darkness. I feel that if I stay off the road at night and out of questionable places, I can pretty much go on with life and travel as normal.
I would suggest, and the subject hasn’t been brought up for awhile that I know of, that it’s probably a good time to make sure that dash cams are in good working order.
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I think everything you said is right John… Travel during the day, know the places you’re traveling through and dash cams are always a good idea!
Harry
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Well we’re headed off to Moab tomorrow, we do have a small artillery piece on board as an absolute last resort. I could skirt Denver, but I’ll be going through Saturday noonish on I76 and I70 so I’m not that concerned. Besides my H looks like a Winnebago so I’m not as much of a target as you rich bastards with the shiny stainless buses.
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As I understand it, mine is in fact now a Winnebago.
JC
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