This thread reminds me of this. Don't worry, it's funny.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzprLDmdRlc

 

 

:lol:

 

I do like that show. It's hit or miss but I do like it. Obama translated with Luther is the best Obama skit ever. :lol: :lol:

You're a runner, no one would be able to catch you through all of that country. No need for you to cross the pasture to avoid conflict.

Which relates to your false bravado in no way or the common thought that "nothing bad can happen to us good country folk"...

Agree. There's a difference between being alert and defensive and being paranoid. I feel like PP92 and Walmart in the other thread: if I crossed the street everytime I saw a black guy with a hat on I'd never get anywhere but the other side of the street. :lol:

Exactly.

Has nothing to do with being scared. You can bow up all you want, best of luck.

 

Out of curiosity though, weren't you recently talking about getting a gun for conceal carry?

I wanted a gun to take to the range with my Dad and friends. I actually noted that I wasn't concerned with stopping power or defense because I had no plans on carrying it on my person.

 

I wouldn't mind getting my concealed carry just because I think it's a right we should have and one that the government might take away one day. I am paranoid about the loss of my rights.

How often does it happen to you? I mean seriously? I'm in Cincy quite often and it doesn't present itself that often.

I'm being dead serious when I say it happens multiple times a week to me. I passed four black males fitting the exact description in this thread on my way to the gym this afternoon.

Which relates to your false bravado in no way or the common thought that "nothing bad can happen to us good country folk"...

 

On the contrary, your false sense of "I'm untouchable" has nothing to do with the fact that A. there were never any people dressed similarly in the "country" I grew up in and B. We respected one another and knew that the close-knit relationships we made with one another made us family. You mess with one, you mess with all. And frankly it's still that way as we have grown up.

 

Good luck with that conceal and carry permit. They're handy.

On the contrary, your false sense of "I'm untouchable" has nothing to do with the fact that A. there were never any people dressed similarly in the "country" I grew up in and B. We respected one another and knew that the close-knit relationships we made with one another made us family. You mess with one, you mess with all. And frankly it's still that way as we have grown up.

 

Good luck with that conceal and carry permit. They're handy.

I"m far from untouchable. I just don't live in paranoia. I also don't believe the city is this big awful place. The rest of us who didn't grow up in Pleasantville might have encountered that stuff...country or not.

 

We respected each other and had close-knit relationships as well. There were also warts and some of that was high school and middle school age kids "jumping" each other.

I'm being dead serious when I say it happens multiple times a week to me. I passed four black males fitting the exact description in this thread on my way to the gym this afternoon.

It's one thing if this is frequent in a safe or even ok neighborhood, but if it's in a bad neighborhood, I'd get my CC soon if I were you....

I"m far from untouchable. I just don't live in paranoia. I also don't believe the city is this big awful place. The rest of us who didn't grow up in Pleasantville might have encountered that stuff...country or not.

 

We respected each other and had close-knit relationships as well. There were also warts and some of that was high school and middle school age kids "jumping" each other.

I get your point about not being paranoid, but I have too many friends and relatives that have run into trouble in areas they thought they were safe only to find they were in it deep. Better to be cautious and perceived paranoid than to be beaten severely or killed. You can't always assume everything is going to be ok. You're a nice guy, I'd hate to see something bad happen to you so just stay aware.

It's one thing if this is frequent in a safe or even ok neighborhood, but if it's in a bad neighborhood, I'd get my CC soon if I were you....

I think "safe" depends on who you ask. I know people who think Germantown is a bad neighborhood but I quite enjoy it. The areas I'm running in I feel safe and I am cautious as I do avoid going down unlit alleys or anything silly like that. I do realize there are areas in town which are undoubtedly not safe but you won't catch me running through those.

 

You did pique my curiosity. Since we are talking about running would it even be safe to run with a handgun?

I get your point about not being paranoid, but I have too many friends and relatives that have run into trouble in areas they thought they were safe only to find they were in it deep. Better to be cautious and perceived paranoid than to be beaten severely or killed. You can't always assume everything is going to be ok. You're a nice guy, I'd hate to see something bad happen to you so just stay aware.

I sincerely mean it, thanks for the concern. I am cautious but not in a manner where I'm crossing the street because I see several black males in baggy clothes.

I side with FKY in this. I am not a person who generally feels unsafe at any time. I honestly can't thik of anywhere I'd go that I'd immediately feel unsafe. This is serious....awareness is the #1 key to personal safety. The second is to know a few things about human behavior. Looking someone square in the face and speaking to them is a very great way to avoid unwanted conflict. Would-be wrong-doers count on people's lack of observance. If you make it clear that you see them, you see them well, and notice them enough to speak to them, it's a great deterrant to crimes that may be a possibility otherwise. A lot of you think I'm a wackadoo, but it's the truth.

I would not cross the street but I have learned from BGP that I should not comment that anyone is well spoken when I nod hello.

As an aside, as a runner the country does pose a REAL threat to me. For whatever reason in the country many dogs are still allowed to roam free. I know several runners who have either been attacked (one instance severely) or had close calls with dogs that were allowed to roam free.

 

When I'm at my Mom's I hesitate to run through many areas because of this.

I side with FKY in this. I am not a person who generally feels unsafe at any time. I honestly can't thik of anywhere I'd go that I'd immediately feel unsafe. This is serious....awareness is the #1 key to personal safety. The second is to know a few things about human behavior. Looking someone square in the face and speaking to them is a very great way to avoid unwanted conflict. Would-be wrong-doers count on people's lack of observance. If you make it clear that you see them, you see them well, and notice them enough to speak to them, it's a great deterrant to crimes that may be a possibility otherwise. A lot of you think I'm a wackadoo, but it's the truth.

Completely agree. I nod, wave, or somehow acknowledge almost everyone I pass on my runs.

 

My roommate thinks it's crazy that I run through downtown. I see absolutely nothing wrong with it and know many people who do. As you said you just need to be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine.