tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post4556902648327099475..comments2024-03-18T20:23:03.969-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Duggars' Response to Gun ControversyLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-34305085621449354542015-05-18T22:00:14.701-05:002015-05-18T22:00:14.701-05:00Some of these comments are so out there it boggles...Some of these comments are so out there it boggles the mind and makes me realize why our country is going down the tubes. I'm not a fan of guns or of taking photos with guns, but let's at least get the facts straight before we bash the Duggars.<br />1. Yes, it's true -- Jesus did not carry a gun. Guns were not invented until after He walked on the earth. <br />2. The 10 Commandments proscribe murder, not killing in self defense or to protect others. Study the Bible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-60618659854448911812015-01-20T15:35:37.234-06:002015-01-20T15:35:37.234-06:00Merry Christmas Jedidiah! I received my first gun ...Merry Christmas Jedidiah! I received my first gun at age 13 1985. My 3 children started shooting at ages 7,5, and 5. This year they all got a .22 rifle , which I control . But they are theirs. It's an important responsibility to be trained in as Americans. A firearm is a tool, as is a car or chainsaw. The power for good and evil. The tool is neutral. It is the user that gives it meaning. The founders of our Country listed the right to KEEP and BEAR ARMS because they knew that an armed citizenry was a balance to central government power to KEEP them restrained and provide a means of throwing off a tyrannical government. Also you didn't need a large standing army if the average citizen was proficient with arms. Training children in marksmanshipand firearms handling is also training them the judicious use of power. The power of self defense and restraint of evil. In a free land with free men the government is not the parent. The government is the servant of the free men and women. But in a land where the government is the guardian/parent. Then there is no free men or women. But subjects of the central power who have only that which is given or allowed by the government. The ownership of arms of any kind is a control issue. People must be restrained. Either they will be self restrained or they will need to be restrained by a guardian as children are. I believe that Benjamin Franklin said that as a people become more vicious they have need of more masters. We must teach self control to our children and demand it of each other lest we have need of more masters. By giving you that shotgun they are showing trust and calling you to be self controlled and to grow into that adult role of self government that our country was founded on. Merry Christmas and may God grow you into a righteous man who stands for good and against wrong.robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-73944568848957315962015-01-17T00:43:02.073-06:002015-01-17T00:43:02.073-06:00I applaud the Duggars for allowing their children ...I applaud the Duggars for allowing their children to own a gun. I am all for the right to own, carry and use a gun when hunting or protecting my family against predators with four legs or two legs. Considering the family values of the Duggars I know they are well educated in carrying, discharging, and legally using a firearm. I have a permit to carry a concealed pistol and I am fully aware of the damage a gun can do in the hands of someone bent on hurting others. However, in our world today there is not enough law enforcement agents to be in the right place at the time of a crime being committed. I PRAY I NEVER have to protect myself using my weapon, but I also know I will not stand by and let my right to bare arms taken away from me. It is a constitutional right as American to own a firearm. I am trained by a law enforcement officer who is an instructor in the use of firearms and I know the danger.<br /> I hope the Duggars continue to show their support of the right to bear arms and they have done nothing illegal or immoral by giving the gift of a gun to their children. I can rest easy knowing they are safe. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-53440295296008536642015-01-11T15:11:10.321-06:002015-01-11T15:11:10.321-06:00To anonymous #108 : Amen & Amen!To anonymous #108 : Amen & Amen! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-3297476823289550202015-01-11T13:49:19.261-06:002015-01-11T13:49:19.261-06:00It does seem a little strange to see the banner &q...It does seem a little strange to see the banner "CHRIST IS BORN" with a child holding a huge gun. Guns are made to kill and destroy. Christ came to heal and save. You can still like the Duggars and not agree with everything they do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-49328780939920572492015-01-11T12:36:24.715-06:002015-01-11T12:36:24.715-06:00Since the time that I started watching the Duggars...Since the time that I started watching the Duggars on tv. I believe them to be a very loving and responsible couple and family an they have taught their children to be the same. I don't believe they would have given one of their children something such as a gun, before they were taught the safety rules before hand. Put things in God's hands and leave it there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-11930298797158469202015-01-10T02:06:47.971-06:002015-01-10T02:06:47.971-06:00Im 50/50 ...For one thing the Duggars live way out...Im 50/50 ...For one thing the Duggars live way out away from the general population and there are unscrupulous people who could be stalker obsessed uber fans who are mentally unbalanced who might sneak on to their property and possibly do them harm...could happen.So there for, its great that whom ever was at home could defend the family with precision.However, i dont see the need for some guns like some semi automatic rifles or machine guns.As for hunting, we need to keep some populations in check, especially overpopulation of deer who would carry disease that would harm the food chain and us. Yes ,we have the right to bare arms, but it should only be certain ones with certain stipulations of licencing and classes for certifications, backround checks, stiffer laws for not complying and such.Education is key, and the Duggars fit that bill completely...not worried at all about them having guns.It is a true fact though that the U.S. has more gun violence per every second than Europe ,Australia and Canada has in a whole year...thats a disturbing statistic.nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022542071856550329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-46574833544809498482015-01-09T15:20:59.768-06:002015-01-09T15:20:59.768-06:00To Anonymous 133 (The Marine): The problem with w...To Anonymous 133 (The Marine): The problem with what you are saying is, the "founders" weren't perfect. And neither was the Constitution or even The Bill of Rights. The Constitution needed amendments immediately, and has throughout the centuries/decades. So the argument can be made that it still needs amending. We are moving TOWARD a "more perfect union". So criticizing the Constitution, the amendments to the Constitution, I would argue, is actually a healthy thing. Debate is good for the country, and ultimately, what I believe the founders wanted. They spent a long time debating. I'm sure they could have imagined the debate continuing. It's not a perfect document. And I would argue, the 2nd amendment is part of the Constitution that is worth debating, as it has such high stakes in our country right now.<br /><br />RaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-28139593324501077472015-01-09T14:08:26.044-06:002015-01-09T14:08:26.044-06:00I'm not a big fan of guns. I live in large urb...I'm not a big fan of guns. I live in large urban center and though we have conceal-carry here in Illinois, I think carrying a weapon gives people a false sense of security and does not offer appropriate protection. We also have many gangs and gun violence is a daily fact of life. That being said, I often visit a small town in Illinois near Missouri that is about 250 miles from where I live. Hunting is part of the culture there and I laughed when I saw a gun raffle being held to raise money for the high school girls' basketball team. A lot of people hunt and gun safety is a top priority. Where the Duggars live is so similar to other rural, populist areas. I can believe how people are overreacting to the picture of Jedidiah holding a hunting rifle. I watch 19 Kids and the Bates, more out of curiosity than an agreement with their beliefs. I enjoy the adventures, but I think people are really looking for things to pick on. I feel much safer with Jedidiah holding a hunting rifle than I do a Gangster Disciple in Chicago. Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17864115730821343862015-01-09T10:28:14.158-06:002015-01-09T10:28:14.158-06:00@ Anonymous. We can not say: If you believe in Chr...@ Anonymous. We can not say: If you believe in Christ you are saved. Eternity will show it. If you may experience that the Lord worked in your heart then you do not want to do things as tv shows and so on. Then you are in the world but not from the world.<br />I am wondering about their Baptism. When do they baptize. We have to do it when they are a baby. In the days before Jesus on earth they were circumcised and then Baptism came. And we are not saved with Baptism either.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17179788758749788962015-01-09T08:54:50.445-06:002015-01-09T08:54:50.445-06:00Way to go Jim Bob. Keep standing up for our right...Way to go Jim Bob. Keep standing up for our rights to bear arms !!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-74473415198838895332015-01-09T08:32:13.722-06:002015-01-09T08:32:13.722-06:00@Anonymous
Hay anonymous, that is actually a 12 ga...@<a href="#c7714832743432387774" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a><br />Hay anonymous, that is actually a 12 gauge shotgun I believe. No offense intended. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-27820546127115425312015-01-08T23:25:46.117-06:002015-01-08T23:25:46.117-06:00To Anonymous 133... Bless you and thank you for yo...To Anonymous 133... Bless you and thank you for your service! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-63457044238083088442015-01-08T21:39:13.189-06:002015-01-08T21:39:13.189-06:00AMEN! @Anonymous # 133 AMEN! @Anonymous # 133 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-89845957216167442472015-01-08T21:15:31.078-06:002015-01-08T21:15:31.078-06:00firearms are part of normal life on most of the co...firearms are part of normal life on most of the country, suburban soccer moms and city dwellers need not apply. although it would seem,if you are a city dweller.. Chicago for instance, it might be a pretty handy item to have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-50644667488240393862015-01-08T20:28:50.708-06:002015-01-08T20:28:50.708-06:00As a Marine, it still amazes me that our country h...As a Marine, it still amazes me that our country has degraded to the point where it is "Super Trendy" to hate America, hate your Constitutions, and hate your Bill of Rights...<br /><br />Our founders would be so proud of what we have done to all of their hard work & sacrifice...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-69366775249407291592015-01-08T17:55:15.451-06:002015-01-08T17:55:15.451-06:00I am a gun owner. I also believe in gun control a...I am a gun owner. I also believe in gun control and sensible gun regulations.<br />If a family decides to own a gun, it's very important to teach each member how to handle, clean and proper usage of weapons. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658486180375216384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17493433275353660952015-01-08T17:52:27.816-06:002015-01-08T17:52:27.816-06:00So if God doesn't want us to eat animals then ...So if God doesn't want us to eat animals then why did Jesus serve bread and fish (a living animal) to 5,000 people? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-26763866266059499992015-01-08T17:49:22.762-06:002015-01-08T17:49:22.762-06:00Wow, they are learning proper gun handling that is...Wow, they are learning proper gun handling that is most importnat, People don't kill people and no guns dont kill unless they are in the hands of someone who is unstable. Hunting anmails isn't bad either, it is good food and help our enviroments. If the goverment take guns away their are still going to be killings people with still find them, so taking away guns from the responsible people eont be right. Everyone saying you ban guns it will fix everything apperntly living in another world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-49946615397307650182015-01-08T17:45:06.283-06:002015-01-08T17:45:06.283-06:00Guns are not just for killing ( although one does ...Guns are not just for killing ( although one does have the right to proect and provide). My son is in 4-h and he does shooting sports. Archery, .22 rifle, air pistol, air rifle and shot gun. This all for target competition. He has been doing this for 5 years and has never killed anything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-53095554570509602762015-01-08T16:53:14.639-06:002015-01-08T16:53:14.639-06:00I love and have much respect for the duggers but I...I love and have much respect for the duggers but I just don't condone guns in any sence. Then again I'm here in the uk we don't carry guns and defenatly would never allow a child of any age to use/carry a gun. I was shocked actually when last year I saw a picture of one of the duggers with a good and I couldn't believe through all your love and protecting your children from films Internet tv you would let them have contact with fire armsmichelle my bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056086004865913473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22699782687619616722015-01-08T16:20:29.792-06:002015-01-08T16:20:29.792-06:00The bible says:Do not kill, so why own something t...The bible says:Do not kill, so why own something that is made for killingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-26347433539940556782015-01-08T16:17:18.996-06:002015-01-08T16:17:18.996-06:00How in the world could you use a gun as a tool?How in the world could you use a gun as a tool?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-31018521209789070482015-01-08T15:34:39.022-06:002015-01-08T15:34:39.022-06:00I support the Duggers. I wish more people followed...I support the Duggers. I wish more people followed and lived with God. The world would be a much better place. Peace and love to your family. PhyllisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22166699795479913552015-01-08T15:29:27.962-06:002015-01-08T15:29:27.962-06:00He looks excited about his gift! Merry Christmas t...He looks excited about his gift! Merry Christmas to him! I think all the Duggars were doing was showing how excited he was about his big gift. I would be too! Honestly, it is no ones business as to why they allow their children to have firearms. I see nothing wrong with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157058741310956808noreply@blogger.com