Daffy Zone…..
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Blackmesa96
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HayesGreener
SAINT
Now that's a rodeo!
“Funds specifically directed toward local gun violence initiatives”. Really?? I’ve been around firearms now for well over 6 1/2 decades-never yet say a violent gun
. How about directing funds toward enforcing the Law?Back when the earth was still recovering from the ice age (early 80’s) I was very active in Civil War reenactments. We were involved in production of three movies-Dr. Mudd; The Blue and the Grey; and North & South. In all three productions shell explosions were done the exact same way. A concave heavy steel plate was sunk into the ground, a baggie with 1/2 lb of black powder, a second baggies with 1 lb of flour, with the whole thing then covered in bagged soil, mulch, etc. The detonator in every case was a single flashbulb connected to wires and running to the control station. Enough juice to pop the bulb and kaboom. They looked so very obvious in real life it was easy to avoid them, and the explosion went straight up so you could be just a few feet away and be quite safe. So yeah, a flashcube could definitely be used to set off a bomb.
Old_Me
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A hunting expedition in the forests of Gabon ended in tragedy when 75-year-old American hunter Ernie Dosio was killed after a herd of forest elephants charged. Reports indicate that the group included several female elephants and a young calf. His guide was also seriously injured.
Any loss of human life is sad. A family has lost a father, grandfather, friend, and loved one. Regardless of where people stand on hunting, moments like this deserve compassion and reflection.
At the same time, this incident has sparked a larger conversation about our relationship with wild animals. Too often, wildlife is viewed as a resource, a target, or a trophy. Yet animals experience fear, stress, attachment, and a deep instinct to protect their families. Elephants, in particular, are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and fierce protection of their young.
According to reports, the elephants were encountered at close range in dense forest. For a herd with a calf present, an unexpected human presence may have been perceived as a serious threat. In the wild, animals do not understand human intentions. They react to danger the way nature has taught them to react. Their first responsibility is survival.
Stories like this remind us that wild animals are not participants in a sport. They do not choose these encounters. They are simply trying to live their lives, raise their young, and stay safe in an increasingly human-dominated world.
This is not about celebrating a death. It is not about cheering for tragedy. It is about recognizing that violence often creates more violence, and that when humans enter natural habitats with the intention of killing animals, the outcome can be devastating for everyone involved.
Perhaps the lesson here is not about revenge or karma. Perhaps it is about respect. Respect for the power of nature. Respect for wild animals. Respect for the lives of creatures who value their families just as we value ours.
Imagine if we invested more in protecting wildlife, observing animals in their natural habitats, and preserving the ecosystems they call home rather than turning them into targets. The world would be safer for animals, and often safer for people too.
Any loss of human life is sad. A family has lost a father, grandfather, friend, and loved one. Regardless of where people stand on hunting, moments like this deserve compassion and reflection.
At the same time, this incident has sparked a larger conversation about our relationship with wild animals. Too often, wildlife is viewed as a resource, a target, or a trophy. Yet animals experience fear, stress, attachment, and a deep instinct to protect their families. Elephants, in particular, are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and fierce protection of their young.
According to reports, the elephants were encountered at close range in dense forest. For a herd with a calf present, an unexpected human presence may have been perceived as a serious threat. In the wild, animals do not understand human intentions. They react to danger the way nature has taught them to react. Their first responsibility is survival.
Stories like this remind us that wild animals are not participants in a sport. They do not choose these encounters. They are simply trying to live their lives, raise their young, and stay safe in an increasingly human-dominated world.
This is not about celebrating a death. It is not about cheering for tragedy. It is about recognizing that violence often creates more violence, and that when humans enter natural habitats with the intention of killing animals, the outcome can be devastating for everyone involved.
Perhaps the lesson here is not about revenge or karma. Perhaps it is about respect. Respect for the power of nature. Respect for wild animals. Respect for the lives of creatures who value their families just as we value ours.
Imagine if we invested more in protecting wildlife, observing animals in their natural habitats, and preserving the ecosystems they call home rather than turning them into targets. The world would be safer for animals, and often safer for people too.
MN.Militia
Hellcat
MN.Militia
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