A Firearm in Every Home.

[lizbud]

It is like me not allowing my wife to operate my chainsaw. I put the chainsaws and guns in the same class.

You don't ALLOW your wife ?

[pomtzu]

You don't ALLOW your wife ?

There could be, and probably is, a very valid reason.

My son doesn't allow me to use his chain saw (nor would a husband if there was one!) - and justly so - not that I would even want to tho. I have very limited strength and feeling in my hands and arms, so obviously it would not be safe for me to do so.

If anyone doesn't know the reasoning behind kokopup's statement, then perhaps they should refrain from looking for a reason for a confrontation.

[lizbud]

There could be, and probably is, a very valid reason.

My son doesn't allow me to use his chain saw (nor would a husband if there was one!) - and justly so - not that I would even want to tho. I have very limited strength and feeling in my hands and arms, so obviously it would not be safe for me to do so.

The words used implied the wife doesn't have the good sense not to
use a electrical tool that she knew she couldn't handle. A intelligent,
adult woman doesn't need supervision like a child would.

[pomtzu]

The words used implied the wife doesn't have the good sense not to
use a electrical tool that she knew she couldn't handle. A intelligent,
adult woman doesn't need supervision like a child would.

I personally didn't see that meaning in it at all, but then I suppose different people could have a different interpretation. I don't see where "intelligence" even enters in to what he said. Again - just IMHO.

Whatever - I'm sure his reasons are justified and none of our business anyway.

[lizbud]

I personally didn't see that meaning in it at all, but then I suppose different people could have a different interpretation. I don't see where "intelligence" even enters in to what he said. Again - just IMHO.

Whatever - I'm sure his reasons are justified and none of our business anyway.

Whatever.

[kokopup]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizbud View Post
You don't ALLOW your wife ?

I have a workshop full of electric saws that I would be glad to teach my wife to use. The statement "not allow" pertains to a Gas powered saw used to cut down trees. It weighs 35 pounds and has 18" of cutting chain with little knifes on it. She has ask if she could use it and I have declined because it takes a lot of strength and knowledge to use one. My son of 46 has also been declined because of lack of training. A chainsaw will cripple you in a heart beat. Just like the gun I have seen many accidents and deaths involving chainsaws.

I went to a 3 day training class put on by the Forest Service or I would not operate one myself. It is not just the saw that is dangerous but the tree you are cutting. If you do not understand how energy is stored in a downed tree then you should not even cut the first branch.

[Puckstop31]

Care to admit you were wrong with your assumption Liz?

[lizbud]

Quote:


I have a workshop full of electric saws that I would be glad to teach my wife to use. The statement "not allow" pertains to a Gas powered saw used to cut down trees. It weighs 35 pounds and has 18" of cutting chain with little knifes on it. She has ask if she could use it and I have declined because it takes a lot of strength and knowledge to use one. My son of 46 has also been declined because of lack of training. A chainsaw will cripple you in a heart beat. Just like the gun I have seen many accidents and deaths involving chainsaws.

Question asked, question annswered. Thanks.


Blue, I didn't see any question directed to me. What was it?