luvthatlulu said:Here we go word-parsing again (apparently a favorite past-time in the FL)!
So much for "sticking to my guns" and not bowing out (sorry for the pun) :eusa_doh:
You say word-parsing is a favorite past-time here, but the truth is, you did compare smoking with gun control...regardless of your intention. An analogy is a comparison. I also thought it was especially without tact, considering the text that you quoted was one where the guy is saying his mother died. I'm not saying that was your intention, but that's how it appeared...call it what you will. [huh]
I do agree that personal responsibility is going the way of the dodo bird, and it is one of my biggest concerns with the direction of our society. shakeshead