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There has been a lot of talk lately about the lifting of the Automatic Weapons Ban (AWB). During one of those discussions, I was reminded of a course that Rhi and I have discussed a few times, that I would *really* like to see them institute as a required course.
Call it "Life Skills" or something like that. I don't really care about the name, but that would be a fairly descriptive title. The curriculum would include:
Basic First Aid
Basic automotive maintenance -- nothing fancy, just how to change a tire, change your oil, check your fluid levels, etc.
Basic Finance -- Again, nothing fancy. Be able to plan a budget, and balance a checkbook.
Plan and prepare a nutritious meal. No Healthy Choice or other pre-made dinners that just get popped into the microwave, either. You have to actually *cook* something.
Set up an emergency shelter of a type appropriate for your climate.
So how did this come up out of a discussion on the AWB?
Because I think it should also include how to use, clean, store, and care for a firearm, a knife, and a hatchet.
I know it will never happen, but I still think it should.
Call it "Life Skills" or something like that. I don't really care about the name, but that would be a fairly descriptive title. The curriculum would include:
Basic First Aid
Basic automotive maintenance -- nothing fancy, just how to change a tire, change your oil, check your fluid levels, etc.
Basic Finance -- Again, nothing fancy. Be able to plan a budget, and balance a checkbook.
Plan and prepare a nutritious meal. No Healthy Choice or other pre-made dinners that just get popped into the microwave, either. You have to actually *cook* something.
Set up an emergency shelter of a type appropriate for your climate.
So how did this come up out of a discussion on the AWB?
Because I think it should also include how to use, clean, store, and care for a firearm, a knife, and a hatchet.
I know it will never happen, but I still think it should.
