I think you misunderstood my post.FeloniousMonk wrote:
Ever made a sword? Yeah, not that easy. Depending on the style, a good sword with decent balance and strong enough to withstand repeated use is likely going to cost more than a handgun. For example, one of the most popular types of sword is the katana (nerds love them) yet if you spend less than four figures on one you bought yourself a piece of shit. Even then, I've handled some katanas worth upwards of two grand and the balance was still terrible.DrDestruction wrote:
Im not saying I agree with young people, but I can see where they are coming from.
1. Swords can be used by anyone with any access to building materials at all, while guns are generally owned only by those that can afford them directly or afford the means to procure them. This probably goes along with many views of how the world should be "absolutely equal with nothing different" of many young people.
2. Combat with a sword involves getting up close and fighting someone else (almost always). A gun, on the other hand, can be fired from a long ways away and more often than not, hits a target without them knowing. The same reason why literal backstabbing, and, often, sniping, is frowned upon.
I don't agree with these, however.
I agree on the second point, however what people tend to forget is that to properly use a sword requires far, far more training than it does to use a gun. A gun is also far more effective in a self defense situation. If a person is shot without knowing it then the shooter is likely a criminal; when used in self defense the target is probably going to know he's about to be shot because he's probably doing something that warrants it.
Also, sniping is only frowned upon by people who don't understand what it is. No offense to you but it's a terrible injustice to associate genuine snipers with sick, twisted killers who take long range shots on their victims. Snipers, sharpshooters trained for military or law enforcement purposes, are life savers. One shot, one kill often means that a battle won't take place or that a hostage is rescued from the grips of a madman.
Im simply saying I can see THEIR reasoning - I do NOT agree with it. Personally, I agree with you. I don't see the sword fascination at all, and guns are often downright awesome looking.
First, swords were some of the first "modern" weapons made. They were used in ancient countries, made by blacksmiths and distributed as gifts, as returns for favors, as bargaining chips, hell, often as peace offerings. THIS was the point Im trying to make about swords - they are a very primitive yet effective weapon, and require no modern techniques to make. Im not saying it will be easy, but its a hell of alot easier for a poor culture to make a sword than a handgun.
Second, Im speaking from a wartime view, so common criminals wouldn't apply here. I was talking from an honor standpoint, it is often deemed "dishonorable" to shoot someone while they are facing away from you. That's it - that was the entire point of the next two paragraphs (sorry I didnt make myself clear). Again, I dont agree with this - in times of war, you should do what is necessary to achieve victory, even if it means a few "cheap" kills.
As for snipers, I don't associate them at all. The young people who enjoy the swords, however, do. To them, being a sniper is no more honorable than running up and stabbing someone in the back. Again, I do NOT agree with this - you and I seem to have the same views.
I think you are just mixing up my opinion with the "young sword geeks'" opinions. My fault, I didn't state my position clear enough.
