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Reaction .... 7 million Don't have one/reaction, as didn't know any of them. 190 of the ~ 350 million population ... and you expect a reaction. worldwide: "There were 67.1 million deaths in 2022." ... again, no reaction, as didn't personally know any of them. Had a BIL die, but didn't really know him, or could even tell his name. "The world population, therefore, increased by 65.81 million in 2022", 65,81 mill more births than deaths. ... reaction ... more people need to either die, or not be born, as the planet can sustain the increase in population for ever. death & birth stats from this link: https://ourworldindata.org/births-and-deaths#:~:text=There were 67.1 million deaths,region from 1950 to 2021.

READ THIS SLOWLY & CAREFULLY IF you ban ALL RIFLES .. ... you'll only stop about 400 murders. I rounded up, as latest FBI stats are 364 https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls

Lucky they didn't have their oops in open waters. Think I'll stick to the mainland. Just another reason not to go to Samui, as IF I'd ever return for a visit.

You're good ... ... I had a flintlock here, yes here/TH, and lucky if I could load 1 round in 1 minute. And yes, that's how readily available firearms are here, just ask and you can receive. Also had a handgun that short a rifle cartridge ... and nope, didn't test that one out. Which in the 21st Century defeats the whole purpose of having a firearm for self defense, when the criminal has a semi with two 30 round mags taped together for quick reload. Or even one 15 rd mag handgun, as would be more common. A simple 5 rd revolver, and you lose that battle vs a muzzle loader. Stop the criminals from having guns, or punish them at least. Don't take guns away from law abiding folks, as they do need them occasionally. Especially if filling up the freezer with venison, and what most get used for.

I agree 100% Maybe you should work on your reading comprehension.

It depends, and only if I think I could do it, without any repercussion to myself. Getting involves would go against my rational thinking, meaning, if it was 2 men that I didn't know, would I intercede. Obviously not. What is it with the 'women & children' first mentality. OK, children I understand, but not women. I was in a relationship with a schizo bi-atch, and since, don't believe a damn thing they say. Counter to my usual, prior thinking of ... 'believe the woman, as men are usually abusive A$$holes' ... not any more, eyes wide open now. Now I suspect all as lying, manipulative people, that will say or do anything. But yes, I would probably intercede, if I thought it was going too far, and her life was in danger. OP's example is someone in his building, known maybe, and may require different consideration of involvement.

Why I don't travel international. I can take about 1-2 hours in the back of the bus. Worked for airlines, and spoiled with First Class. Flew economy 2X TH - USA - TH .. screw that. Thankfully one of those times, they cancelled my flight, and had to upgrade me on my return ???? I don't know how y'all do it. TH is not worth the ride to get here, IMHO.

I don't think so. If you need to use 2 seats, you need to pay for 2 seats. Bad enough tax dollars go to your healthcare to keep your irresponsible fat A$$ alive when your weight becomes a health issue.

free protein for you soup ????

May have to buy a small freezer. Went to restock frozen blueberries at Makro, and usually buy 3 bags ... bought the last 1 today ???? Blueberries are a must have ???? Usually keep a month's worth of my 1st meal on hand: corn flakes rolled oats slivered almonds raisins blueberries UHT milk, as back up, JIC Along with month's supply of coffee beans, bread flour & meats. Other perishables, pick up as needed, once a week, as not a fan of food shopping.

I don't think they get into it, they came with the pasta ????

Anyone writing/emailing your Congress person with your views. If not, you shouldn't expect any change in the gun laws We can argue, discuss our opinions all day, and it won't change anything. I've express my opinions & thought to my Congress person many times, and apparently they don't care about my opinion. Until enough people want things / laws to change, we'll all just have to A2D. Expressing your opinion to me ... Y'all singing to the choir. Tell your Congress person, not me. Have a pleasant day.

They can only shoot one at a time. Collectors collect, I had 16 firearms, 8 hand/8 long. Had 4 cars 2 scooter at 1 time. Had 20 drones at 1 time. How many is a bit irrelevant.

Again ... if you have to ask ... ... nuff said Have a nice day

Has drug use and gangs increased since .... yes Guns don't kill ... people do. The guns have always been here, people's moral compass has changed, not the guns. How many have been killed by 'assault weapons/full automatic weapons'. For that matter, how many have ever been killed by legal 'assault weapons/full automatic weapons', since 1930. I think the answer is 3 people, which I've posted before, and I think both incidents were in Ohio. Suggest you research before you post. Have a nice day

If I have to explain .. you wouldn't understand. Have a nice day.

the world isn't civilized

Changed .. not sure about that. The govt is a bit tyrannical IMHO I'm of the opinion, 'lose right to bear arms, and you'll lose the rest of your rights'. Out of control ... yes, and why if I still lived there, I'd be armed.

Hope you didn't go to Phuket for the fresh air ...

Pretty obvious ... .. If people wanted the law changed, it would be.

I was referring to the 'global' ... record amount ???? From OP: "Experts are calling time on the fossil age as new analysis shows wind and solar power produced a record amount of the world’s electricity last year......The renewables generated 12 per cent of global electricity in 2022" That's just embarrassing ...

Don't store much food, though do stock up, and can go a month without shopping if had to. Should start canning fruit though, when in season. Simply makes sense. Add that to all the other cooking from scratch we do, as not fans or processed food. Prepped ... don't need any municipal service, have solar, EVs & rain water if needed. Few kms from surf, so will never go hungry. Surrounded by coconut & pineapple farms, beside own garden, a work in progress. @CharlieH Thanks for Mason Jar link

Me, USA govt soc sec age 66 (born 1954) life expectancy 67.7 yrs of age Brother 67 (born 1960) life exp about same Now, male life expectancy USA 74.5 France 79.2 yrs of age Female life expectancy always longer. 80.2 / 85.3 Not counting all the holidays & time off EU countries (FR - 30 days) get vs USA workers get. Some 1 or 2 weeks...total. High side maybe 4 weeks, 10 nat. holidays.

Got another notification to upgrade to W11, seems like every w10 upgrade, has yet another reminder to upgrade to W11. Rather annoying actually. Take a hint, I don't want. Seems with every upgrade, I lose features I like, and access to files I have, unless paying for Win program to access. Why I still have XP & 7 on 2 other laptops.

There's 3 IQair meter there, 80/102/107 ATM. Winds (windy.com) coming from the N (80) location to S (102) & SE (107) https://www.windy.com/-Show---add-more-layers/overlays?9.516,99.834,11 IQair showing winds from W