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Miscellaneous Topics => New Topics => Topic started by: Oldman on November 07, 2009, 04:53:33 AM

Title: Times have changed... I think we need to re-think our outlook
Post by: Oldman on November 07, 2009, 04:53:33 AM
Given the events these past two days I have now come to the conclusion that we need to re-think our policy of employees not being armed at work.

It is a shame but the times and the way some people think have changed. When they make their statement it is in the cost of many lives.

I will start to carry again...
Title: Re: Times have changed... I think we need to re-think our outlook
Post by: FLBentRider on November 07, 2009, 05:04:25 AM
I'm with you on that one Olds.
Title: Re: Times have changed... I think we need to re-think our outlook
Post by: Caribou on November 07, 2009, 09:04:18 AM
You're right Olds.
The workplace is statistically the most likely place not to die accidentally but to be murdered.
Carolyn
Title: Re: Times have changed... I think we need to re-think our outlook
Post by: Pachanga on November 07, 2009, 08:32:44 PM
Olds,

I used to own a business that employed 250 plus.  Turnover was 3 times a year; around 750 people.  I always assumed that at least one of them might be a nut who might want to visit the boss.  

I have had stores that were the scene of gang wars with Uzis used to settle the dispute.  I have had employees shot and mangled.  I have seen first hand the destruction a gun can cause in the wrong hands.

I  have put people in the big house for 25 years.  My life has been threatened many times.

I always had my hand in my briefcase when I left my office.  Weapons in the hands of competent, trained, good people are not the problem and they can become the solution.  I can assure you that when weapons are banned, it does not prevent the criminal element or crazies from carrying.

Pachanga