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Interesting the direction this thread went right off the bat. When I read the quote I didn't associate it with risky behavior or skydiving. I kinda threw it into the same category as "The unexamined life is not worth living." Which can have absolutely nothing to do with skydiving etc. I also agree with the person who said the contradictory points of the quote are not mutually exclusive. I like it none the less. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

100% agree. If you don't live by this philosophy, don't be surprised when someone "snoops" through your shit etc... "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Heard this quote today. For some reason it just resonated and I made it my sig. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts Blue Skies my friends. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

True facts; guilt nor innocence no longer matters in this country. What does matter is political correctness. "God" help us all for what will become of us..... "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Subaru Brat, with the jump seats in the back. Year escapes me at the moment. Good times in that little rascal. Damn near go anywhere! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

"The open road " The only legitimate reason in my book. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

I just want to congratulate Whitney on about 6 weeks of sobriety!!!! (restoring my connection to Hollywood) "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

There is not a single person in the race that I give two shits about. Is this the best America has to offer???? Pathetic.... "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Well, guess what all you thumb suckers. It doesn't matter what you think; and if you feel so bold, write your congressman. According to the law, this guy (Hispanic none-the-less) could be an absolute flaming racist. Yes, flaming racist! He could hate any race 10 ways from Tuesday. Guess what, doesn't frickin' matter. What matters is whether he felt his life was in danger at that particular moment. (read that again, and take a deep breath) You don't have to like it....you may even despise it....whatever. But the laws that protect you protect racist as well. Oh shit....living in America is a quandary!! Bottom line, let local law enforcement and the district attorney do their job. If that fails, let the Feds investigate. Bottom line...you were not there and neither was I. If you think that if a racist kills someone out of self-defense that they should hang, just because they are racist, then you are no better than they are. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

I am "bigger" as well. My advice: You have 40 jumps. Make about 40 more and gauge where you want to sit for the next couple years on the larger side of a canopy and pick a container you can go down in a size or two once you get to that point. If you feel good under a 260 main right mow, get a container that has the potential to hold a 230ish-260ish main. That way you can downsize over the next couple years without replacing EVERYTHING. I don't think you will have trouble getting rid of the bigger "beginner" mains when you decide to move down a step or two. People are always looking for "beginner" gear in classifieds. That's my 2 cents, but consult your instructors/local DZ before getting all crazy

Nope LMAO (if I could make it a bigger font I would) "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Yeah, but an unscrupulous cop can claim "probable cause" for just about anything. I was once getting a traffic ticket in Alabama. He requested permission to search, and I refused. The cop then claimed that I appeared to be nervous and that he could see a vein in my neck pulsating. He used that as an excuse to call in his backups, lock me in the back of his police car, tow my car off the highway to their lot, and search it. Finding nothing, they brought in a drug sniffing dog. Still found nothing. He was a Deputy Barney Fife type... The moral of this story is that just because they legally need probable cause, doesn't mean they can't just lie and invent it on the spot. You won't get an argument from me. In my opinion, LEO's who do things like that need to find a different line of work. (edited: rephrased something) "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

In my opinion mnealtx is spot on. Not all AR's are created equal. Also, make sure you get it chambered for 5.56, not .223. The difference being round/chamber pressures when fired. 5.56 are made for the hardier pressured rounds. The other way around would likely cause problems and may even result in a catastrophic failure if you have cheap hardware. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Also, let me be clear. I am not going to argue whether check-points are right, wrong, or indifferent. My original input was with regard to the TSA issue. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Wrong. Road blocks have been deemed as constitutional in that they are not discriminatory as long as everyone on the road way is subject to the stop. Back to the main subject; if these were being conducted by TSA (which they are not) then you would have a HUGE jurisdictional/authority problem. I still don't understand how you can search anybody without PC. Just because you do it to everybody does not make it right? How is it still not violate the 4th amendment? Not arguing just trying to get edumacated I never said they could perform an illegal search. The other poster is absolutely correct in that they would have to develop probable cause at some point to take it any further than a simple stop and greet scenario. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Now is not the time to be making a crack about her. That crossed a line. When is it ok to make a crack about her? Hmm Mr. lawyer? Making jokes about people's misfortunes is lamer than FDR's legs. Someone please tell me the difference between making fun of a cripple and making fun of someone's misfortunes.... "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

I always feel "oxygenated" after a naked jump.... "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Wrong. Road blocks have been deemed as constitutional in that they are not discriminatory as long as everyone on the road way is subject to the stop. Back to the main subject; if these were being conducted by TSA (which they are not) then you would have a HUGE jurisdictional/authority problem. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Well that clears thing up. The TSA were, by no means, acting as Law Enforcement Officers, or enacting the powers there of. If they want to hand out pamphlets at a weigh station about what to look out for, then so be it. That is not infringing on your constitutional rights. You can throw the damn thing away. Big difference between handing out pamphlets and actively stopping people at a "road block". "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

NO! no damn warrant! if a cop pulls you over it has to be a matter of simple probable cause!! Ask the cop how in the hell it can use a TSA worker as an agent of the government when that "agent" has no legal authority as a law enforcement officer. Then explain to the cop that any and all violations would fall under the fruit of a poisonous tree. If this type of scenario is really going on in TN. PLEASE PM me!!!! I will make some phone calls! (edited to add an underline to "really") "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

If TSA is trying to stop you, you drive right by with your middle finger up. Seriously. Then if a real cop pulls you over as a result you sue the local municipality and the Federal Government. TSA are not sworn officers with ANY type of jurisdiction outside of an airport security check-point. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Even if it was not going to end up in your safe after a few rounds I still wouldn't add any optic device to the weapon. Iron sights are the most practical and reliable for any use you will be inclined to use it for. Optics fail, sight recognition takes longer for CQC because you will have/want to use the sights when you should be point shooting, putting you at risk, etc... i could go on and on. In a real situation under 50 yards you are going to be point-shooting anyways. Waste of money in my book, but I'm just another internet Joe. On the other hand, if you want to go Hollywood, there are a lot of cool looking optics out there. "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

I just simply want to congratulate Whitney on approximately 19 days of sobriety(as of 03/01/2012). CONGRATS WHITNEY!! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Now that shit is funny! I don't care who you are! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

Shoots it with a gun!?!?!?!?!?! Where the hell is the C-4????? Dad better step up! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts