My kinda Christmas

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2066860/Scottsdale-Gun-Club-Arizona-invites-children-pose-Santa--arm.html

Gunning for the Easter Bunny

I cannot fully imagine the chagrin, ire, angst and a whole bunch of other negative emotions running through the anti gun crowd over this story.

In what will absolutely not surprise you, note that I support this idea of Santa and guns. The idea that is driving the antis irrational delights me even more.

Firearms make GREAT Christmas gifts.

In this era where a woman pepper sprays people and a riot erupts over $2 waffle irons, I think it is more than appropriate for people to pose with firearms and Santa.

I understand some people will object to this on other grounds. As one person on FB said "Christmas should be one thing only. Peace and Good Will."

.50 BMG. Turning enemies into jelly since Granpa's day.

If that is what Christmas should really be, the Santa has no place in it. 

The original St. Nick, we are told, gave to children and expected nothing in return. Archaic. This is not the modern definition of Santa Claus.

The modern Santa is commercialism, greed and capitalism (nonwithstanding he runs a totalitarian regime). Santa is getting gifts. Giving gifts is of lesser import where the jolly old elf's main followers are concerned.


Is Santa is your main icon for Christmas, then why do you object to people posing with him with items they would REALLY like to get for Christmas?


In terms of gifts what is the real difference between a car, a doll or a Ma Deuce?


If Santa is something that is important to you, then why shouldn't you pose with Santa with something else which is important to you? I know a lot of people who consider their firearms to be significant investments, treasured heirlooms and something they are incredibly proud to own.

Men In Black. Daughters In White.

I suspect a major reason for the discomfiture is the juxtaposition of something seen as benign and comforting with something that is seen as dangerous and violent.

Perceptions cannot define reality, but they can make the perceiver mistaken.

I have seen MANY children totally freak when presented with Santa. I have yet to see any child totally freak (unless indoctrinated ahead of time) when presented with a firearm.

Ask the un-indoctrinated screaming child which he is more afraid of - Santa or a gun.


If Santa truly represents peace and good will and firearms do not, then I can only reply - Sic vis pacem, parabellum.