As for offending people, my views are exactly that my views. It is worth remembering that people actually choose to be offended by anothers views, and their offense is a reflection of their sensitivities not the other persons character. You dont have to like what I say, but by the same token you dont have to become uncivil either......
Bimble,
I mentioned offence, was I also uncivil? I am astonished that you might think I was.
Here are some quotes from your posts made in reference to those whose preparations go beyond what you consider reasonable:
"this thinking can taint your view of life."
"wasted your one and only short life paranoid"
"if you develop your rational thinking skills and emotional intelligence"
"Are you the sort of man who will stand by and watch your innocent neighbours child starving to death?"
"Most sensible people realise..."
"just deluding yourself"
You suggest these are offensive only because of my sensitivities. Is sexism a reflection of sensitivity on the part of women? Racism, anti-semitism, islamophobia only offensive because those individuals are sensitive? Just because something is your view does not make it valid or acceptable. Apparent pride in causing offence and upset is also a reflection of character.
I see this discussion has degenerated into posting ridiculous pictures of people with guns again. I'll take that as my cue to exit.
Scoops