I really enjoyed the Funky Winkerbean comic strip when I was a kid so when I started playing FPS games back in the late 90's I used the name Funky_Winkerbean. When I became a member of an old clan, I had to shorten it so I could add tags and it became -TNT-FUNky, and eventually just FUNky.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funky_Winkerbean
I agree with you completely on both points. I didn't take offense and I hope that you didn't either. I enjoy back and forth on issues and opinions, it makes the day interesting.
Just stating my opinion on the OP's post. I have no opinon on whether other countries are more or less safe because of laws concerning gun ownership and the like. I don't agree with you that my opinion is invalid just like I wouldn't call your opinion invalid. Opinions have a lot to do with personal experiences and beliefs. I am a proud citizen of the United States as well as a law abiding, well armed citizen of the Great State of Tennessee.
Nicely done TC. Good to know that one more state understands that law abiding citizens with guns actually deter crime.
Remember folks, the police can stop a crime when they see it happening but most of the time their job starts once the crime has already been commited. You have to protect yourself and your family!