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Sat, 4 Dec 1999 12:26:57 EST
In a message dated 04/12/99 11:50:56 GMT Standard Time, sj@c1944.demon.co.uk
writes:
<< I would have thought a reenactor of the AMERICAN civil war would
understand the culture of that nation a little better. >>
Hmm, strange comment that could be taken either way.
What am I to understand? With Mr. Truitt's postings anyone reading them would
believe that the average American is a gun-toting, wild-eyed, seegar-chewing,
Republican with a love of John Wayne and apple pie. You seem to be in
sympathy with this view.
I prefer to base my view of the average American on the people I have met and
know, both in re-enacting and out. Most would find his comments distasteful
to say the least. Yes, many Civil War re-enactors hold weapons, but they are
RESPONSIBLY holding weapons. I'm glad I never met any WWII re-enactors out
there.
My interest in the Civil War encompasses an Infantry impression, therefore I
use an 1842 Springfield. I applaud our Firearms legislation; I see no reason
for anyone to be holding anything more than a single-shot weapon. Your
re-enacting of a later period with semi-automatics and automatics may be a
reason for your dislike of the laws. Fair enough, but if you want to use
those types of weapons, move to another country.
My understanding of American culture is based on the Antebellum period, the
War Between the States itself and the Reconstruction period. Could be that
yours is based on the invention of the hot dog and the St. Valentine's Day
Massacre.
LOVE the 'arrogant' bit. Surgeon heal thyself.
Chris O'Brien
The Scalawag Mess
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