Members druid Posted February 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) I think TJ is under the misconception that I'm against these devices for fun...or under careful supervision. I am not. I'm reporting that kids are placing them as boobytraps...that they are INTENDED to hurt other people...and therefore, to be careful when policing your properties for trash. You seem to forget that while yes, I cited a "media outlet" for pictorial purposes, I also referred to LE concerns because incidents of this type are on the rise. Perhaps not in your area - yet - but they are. As to the "chemistry" of the devices...yes, they are being currently constructed in a way so as not to detonate until moved by the intended victims. Remember...when you and I did these as kids [myself, over 25 years ago] chemicals weren't as "clean/pure/potent" as they are today...and frankly...the average kid who made these weren't as intelligent/antisocial/sociopathic as kids are today. TJ. Take a breath man...relax. While I don't like the idea of "Secede from the Union"....I AM all for handgunning, hunting, CCW and all those other things "Texans" love to flaunt....but this particular topic does have a place in the world too. Edited February 15, 2011 by druid
Members TexasJack Posted February 17, 2011 Members Report Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I think TJ is under the misconception that I'm against these devices for fun...or under careful supervision. I don't think I'm under any misconception. A few kids screwing around with chemistry that's been around for many years does not constitute a terroristic plague. Spreading these sorts of things around is far more dangerous. Remember...when you and I did these as kids [myself, over 25 years ago] chemicals weren't as "clean/pure/potent" as they are today...and frankly...the average kid who made these weren't as intelligent/antisocial/sociopathic as kids are today. No. (BTW, I work in a chemical plant.) The chemicals used are exactly the same as they were 100 years ago. As for "intelligent/antisocial/sociopathic", I really doubt that. I knew a third grader (when I was in 1st grade) that stole blasting caps and dynamite. Kids today just have faster ways of spreading information (and angst). . ..While I don't like the idea of "Secede from the Union".... We consider it more like disconnecting the lifeboat from the Titanic before it sinks. I AM all for handgunning, hunting, CCW and all those other things "Texans" love to flaunt.... We don't "flaunt". (Well, maybe in some parts of Austin, but that's another topic.) We thank God every day for allowing us to live in Texas. Edited February 17, 2011 by TexasJack
Members wildrose Posted February 17, 2011 Members Report Posted February 17, 2011 Enough's enough, I'm locking this before it gets out of hand more than it already is. Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
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