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Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:41 pm
by BB62
glocksmith wrote:Geez...I'd say it's a success even before it's taken place. I've seen a few news reports and articles already, so it is getting lots of exposure. I certainly appreciate Jeff's efforts for The Cause and his talent at getting exposure and mingling with the crowds. Thanks!!!
Thank you for the kind words. I hope to see you in Oxford on Saturday.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:31 pm
by Brian D.
Some groups on campus have been batting around some...unusual...forms of potential protests to this educational walk. One suggestion seemed to take its inspiration from PETA: Semi-nude (female) protesters, with the idea being "I'd rather go naked than be around a gun!"

I don't know how serious the people were about that one. However, I have added mirrored sunglasses, and a stack of $1 bills, to my checklist of things to bring along. :mrgreen:

Saturday could get...interesting. Apologies to BB62 for blabbing a bit about this here and a couple other pro-gun forums where the educational walk was mentioned, but once something hits Facebook like those protest ideas did, it ain't a secret.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:21 pm
by MyWifeSaidYes
Brian D. wrote:Some groups on campus have been batting around some...unusual...forms of potential protests to this educational walk. One suggestion seemed to take its inspiration from PETA: Semi-nude (female) protesters, with the idea being "I'd rather go naked than be around a gun!"...
I'm suddenly looking forward to this walk a bit more. 8)

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:11 pm
by BB62
MyWifeSaidYes wrote:
Brian D. wrote:Some groups on campus have been batting around some...unusual...forms of potential protests to this educational walk. One suggestion seemed to take its inspiration from PETA: Semi-nude (female) protesters, with the idea being "I'd rather go naked than be around a gun!"...
I'm suddenly looking forward to this walk a bit more. 8)
My understanding is that MWSY is going to show up in this outfit in response:

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Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:16 pm
by BB62
Brian D. wrote:... Apologies to BB62 for blabbing a bit about this here and a couple other pro-gun forums where the educational walk was mentioned, but once something hits Facebook like those protest ideas did, it ain't a secret.
No problemo!

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:52 pm
by Bianchi?
BB62 wrote:
My understanding is that MWSY is going to show up in this outfit in response:
I always kinda figured MWSY as a Boarat Mankini kind of guy....

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:05 pm
by MyWifeSaidYes
Duct tape Speedos.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:33 am
by pniemeyer
MyWifeSaidYes wrote:Duct tape Speedos.
Just be careful when you take them off! :shock:

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:18 am
by JediSkipdogg
Can we stay on topic please? Remember, if we want this walk to be taken seriously we should also appear serious in a thread dealing with it.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:51 am
by MyWifeSaidYes
JediSkipdogg wrote:Can we stay on topic please? Remember, if we want this walk to be taken seriously we should also appear serious in a thread dealing with it.
Taking off duct tape Speedos is a VERY serious subject.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:49 am
by Brian D.
JediSkipdogg wrote:Can we stay on topic please? Remember, if we want this walk to be taken seriously we should also appear serious in a thread dealing with it.
After electronically digging into the background of some of the potential protesters from Miami University, I may never get serious about anything again .One example? "Preferred gender pronouns", that bit of college-born linguistic nonsense is actually a thing now, maybe headed to a real world workplace near you.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:25 am
by pniemeyer
Brian D. wrote: After electronically digging into the background of some of the potential protesters from Miami University, I may never get serious about anything again .One example? "Preferred gender pronouns", that bit of college-born linguistic nonsense is actually a thing now, maybe headed to a real world workplace near you.
My oldest son is a high school junior this year; so we are beginning to do the college visit thing. If BB62 remembers, this is the son that I carried on my shoulders for most of the open carry walk in Wilmington (I think) around 2003.

Last Saturday we visited Miami University in Oxford for their official campus visit.

Based on our experience last week, BB62 and the group should have no problems. They may not get an overly warm welcome but I do not think there will be any antagonistic protests.

Miami does appear to be into the "PC Movement". The term Freshman seems to be forbidden. Everyone that conducted the tours, that I would consider a Freshman, referred to themselves as a "First Year". The student that led our group was a Senior and referred to himself as such. However, when he talked about events in the past, they were things that happened when he was a "First Year". The faculty and administrative people that were part of the pre-tour presentation also referred to when students are "First Year" as opposed to Freshmen. I know Miami changed their mascot about 25 or so years ago from Redskins to Redhawks, even though the leaders of the Miami tribe had no issues with the term Redskin.

Miami also seems to be a school where people are expected to follow the rules. Our tour guide gleefully pointed out how the parking garage on campus was fully paid for and is fully funded operationally by parking fines. My wife and I did not have the heart to ask how long it took to collect enough in fines to pay for the parking garage. However, they do patrol the streets to make sure cars have the "authorized parking pass". A few days before our visit, I received an e-mail with a .pdf of a Parking Pass that had to be displayed on my vehicle's dashboard,with the correct license plate number added, while parked on campus. After our tour, my wife, son and I walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch. When we came back to the Farmer School of Business, there was a "gentleman" walking down the street looking at the parking passes on the dashboard of each car he went past.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the festivities this weekend. My younger son has a soccer tournament in Louisville, KY on Saturday and Sunday.

Have an enjoyable and educational walk.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:32 pm
by BB62
pniemeyer wrote:My oldest son is a high school junior this year; so we are beginning to do the college visit thing. If BB62 remembers, this is the son that I carried on my shoulders for most of the open carry walk in Wilmington (I think) around 2003. ...
I couldn't pick him out of a crowd, but I remember you carrying him. Looong time ago!

Thanks Paul.

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:35 pm
by BB62
A reasoned response to an MU student's editorial about the Walk: http://miamistudent.net/?p=17016827" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The MU student is given a second "shot": http://miamistudent.net/?p=17016825" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The inaccurate, overwrought response to the Walk by the editorial board of the student newspaper: http://miamistudent.net/?p=17016829" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Oh my!

Re: Open Carry Walk Miami University

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:26 am
by Chuck
BB62 wrote:The inaccurate, overwrought response to the Walk by the editorial board of the student newspaper: http://miamistudent.net/?p=17016829" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Oh my!
Best line of the story, IMO,
People can be assured by marchers of their good intentions and commitment to safety, but that assurance does not erase the emotions that are evoked when one lays eyes on a gun.