The thing I've learned from this thread is that if ever in a poop-hits-the-fan situation such as a collapse of society......I'd want folks like Askins on my side. I already knew that as he was honest and didn't pretend to be something he wasn't.

What I've also learned is that there are a hell of a lot of folks here at the Campfire that I wouldn't want anywhere near me.

When killing time comes I don't want someone who is busy worrying that all the "rules" have been followed and trying to give my opponent a "fair chance". I want lead in the air and bodies to hit the ground......as fast as possible with as little danger to me and mine as can be arranged.

And I damn sure don't want to listen to a lot of crying later about what was done. I'd much prefer one who "enjoyed" killing that one who drove me up the wall with hand wringing and whimpering.

I hate change, it's never for the better.... Grumpy Old Men
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know