Hardtarget
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Maybe that cross was a "come to Jesus" moment...when he pointed the gun at you.
I don't know...I've not seen the movie.
Mark
I don't know...I've not seen the movie.
Mark
+1000I've never understood why so many RKBA supporters love the story of the Earps. It seems to me like they are some of the most famous proponents of gun control in the 1800's.
When a group of people flouted their unjust laws they were promptly killed by the thugs in authority.
I've never understood why so many RKBA supporters love the story of the Earps. It seems to me like they are some of the most famous proponents of gun control in the 1800's.
The "Daisy" comment is easier. In the late 19th century "daisy" was a common slang term for "the best in it's class." So for "daisy" just substitute "the best" and you'll have it. It was a short-lived idiom and doesn't seem to be popular much after 1890.
Whilst questioning Moons, Charlie spots that Zeke is wearing Ben Wade's signature gun, the Hand of God, which can be identified by the symbol of Jesus impaled on the cross on the gun's handle. Sensing that this group has a history with Wade and the fact that Charlie isn't the kind of guy to politely ask for Wade's gun back, it is inevitable then that Charlie blows away the group, including Zeke with twin revolvers.
Couple that with the fact that a drunk cowpuncher was as likely to shoot a town marshall or a Sheriff merely for intervening in a heated discussion...and you can better understand their positions.
I've never understood why so many RKBA supporters love the story of the Earps. It seems to me like they are some of the most famous proponents of gun control in the 1800's.
Everything I've read about the Earps (that was from any kind of reliable source) points towards them being more economic rivals with their enemies than towards them being heroic law n' order types.
They figured those guns were bad for business...like the gambling, liquor sales, and (I suspect) prostitutes in which they were involved.