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I met JoAnn and one of her associates over 2 years ago. Initially, they were very professional. We met for over 2 hours and discussed the particulars of what I wanted and what I expected. They showed me lots of photos of men and JoAnn squealed "he'd be perfect" for me. Contracts were signed and we discussed distance and other details.
It took 3 months to hear from them. They matched me with someone who obviously was a couch potato (while I am very active).The associate was upset when I mentioned this. The second match was worse. He was much older, retired, and liked sedentary hobbies. While nothing is wrong with that, I am very active. He and I spoke on the phone. We agreed we had nothing in common, had different energy levels, and were probably match together only because we lived near each other. Not long after I received a call from JoAnn who told me that, basically, while she couldn't tell me to, a woman my age should seriously consider plastic surgery it because I looked at least 10 years older than I am and no one wants to date me. So, I quizzed my friends on how old they thought I looked. Mind you, my friends are professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, etc) and are in the public eye. Their response? "You are hot!" When I shared this fact with JoAnn she hit the roof- yelling, and telling me that how dare I question her judgment.
It took another 6 months to be matched with someone else. He was nice, but we didn't have a lot of chemistry- different politics, hobbies, etc.. The second date I went on was the same thing. I was contacted about another man and was told they would follow up, but I never heard from him, or MM again.
They still owe me a date- that was over a year ago. In the meantime, I've had countless dates from interesting, intelligent, educated and successful men who find me attractive- and ARE NOT from this awful service.
This service costs thousands and thousands of dollars. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! If you want to spend lots of money and be insulted- go to a dominatrix.
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At Your Service on 10/08/2011:
I hate the thought of people getting cosmetic surgery. One should be happy with whom they are.
Skye on 10/08/2011:
I would like to suggest, since you are so active, how about doing some volunteer work for an animal rescue organization, habitat for humanity or joining perhaps a some sort of sports activity, to meet people? I do volunteer work for the humane society, and it amazes me how many single men are there helping and looking to meet new people. You want to meet a guy with simliar interests like you, and who likes to be on the go.
Save your money, treat yourself to a spa day, and then look into the possibilities for meeting new people I suggested. Church also is another good place.
I know it's not easy meeting Mr. Right, but sometimes Mr. Right now may build into something lasting. Friends first, and then see what happens. You can't force love. And no matter how great someone looks from their photo, we all know a photo cannot show us what's inside that person.
Thanks for sharing your experience for others who may be considering looking into this match making service you tried and tested.
lexophiliac on 10/08/2011:
Events And Adventures is a service for active people. They offer group outings and trips such as rafting, climbing adventures, and much more in a non-traditional, no pressure setting, designed to help like minded active singles get to know each other in a fun, relaxed setting.
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My experience with Master Matchmakers
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I met with Joann July '04 and was excited about using her service. I live in central NJ and explained several times that I had two young children at home and didn't want to date anyone over 45 minutes, door-to-door, from my home. I expressed concern that I was far from her home area of PHL but Joann assured me that she had 50 women in her database that met my criteria and were within 45 minutes of me. I signed her contract and a couple days later she and her son both called me with different women they wanted me to meet. Both women were in PA and easily 2 hours from me. When I reminded Joann that she had agreed several times that she would only provide matches within 45 minutes from me she said "love knows no distance". When I continued to insist that I wouldn't travel more than 45 minutes because of my kids, her son said "so you're saying you need to be coddled?".
I ended up cancelling the contract without going on any dates (I came to believe she had closer to zero women than the 50 she claimed within 45 minutes of me), complained to the Better Business Bureau, talked with attorneys, etc. I was able to get a partial refund but I lost $2500 and all I received from Master Matchmakers was extraordinary frustration.
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Ponie on 10/20/2007:
Wow! $2500 for a date? For that price, I know a couple of gals who will drive to NJ to meet *you.* :)
Anonymous on 10/20/2007:
Geeezzz, we could have found you a date for a lot less than $2,500.00. What a rip.
killerklown on 10/20/2007:
lol...how desperate does a person have to get to spend $2500 for a date? You're just sad. I say that not to be mean, but because it just needs to be said. Sometimes the truth just hurts...
Anonymous on 10/20/2007:
Something's not adding up here. I'll have to side with klown on this one.
Anonymous on 10/20/2007:
For $2,500.00 I would have sent him a date from California and still made money on the deal. Paris Hilton is slinking around again.
Anonymous on 10/20/2007:
DoubleCody, I'll leave the same comment I left to the last person that posted a complaint about a dating site: why not go out into your community and get involved in some activities that will expose to you real people. For example volunteer work that you could also get your children involved in. $2500 is a lot of money for nothing but a disappointment and who knows what kind of women you would have been hooked up with anyway?
Sparticus on 10/20/2007:
Check out PlentyOfFish.com. Free dating site. Good luck.
Nohandle on 10/20/2007:
Sparticus, it was thoughtful of you to come up with that link. I personally have never known anyone to go with a dating service but from what I understand they want your money upfront and then suggest whoever is in their database. Why even bother stating your criteria? Thanks DoubleCody for those who are considering this service.
G223 on 11/29/2009:
Everyone is missing the point because they are hung up on the cost. It would have been a bargain if Steve and Jo Ann could deliver the love of your life, but they could not even deliver a date within the parameters you provided. They have not been able to deliver with me either. They have set me up without, it seems, any consideration at all. I think I am too far into it for a refund. Stupid me to think they had better resources than I.
Skye on 11/29/2009:
Well since this review is almost 3 years old, I truly hope the OP has found love by now.
PepperElf on 11/30/2009:
one can hope.
tho I'm wondering why G223 bothered pulling this out of the bottom of the barrel
Darlene283 on 12/29/2009:
Again, I'm shocked by this review because I've had nothing but a great experience with this service and know of so many others who certainly feel the same. "Love knows no distance"...well, it's true isn't it? If you found the absolutely most perfect match, the love of your life and they lived in an area out of your "criteria", would you really pass them up? I highly doubt it. Why cheat yourself of that chance? And, who says they wouldn't come to you and eventually relocate? Open your eyes and broaden your horizons so that you can find the love of your life that you are obviously seeking!!!
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No scam here!!!
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- I was really shocked to read two negative reviews of It's About Time Master Matchmakers. I love Steven and Joann! They're great! I signed up for this service about two years ago after going through a divorce. My second match in the service I dated for about a year and a half. We recently had a mutual split and I re-activated myself with the service to use my remaining matches. It was like I was their first priority again. They started sending me potential matches within a few weeks.
Also, the whole pricing issue, they discuss it all with you in the initial interview. They describe the range of prices people pay, which is pretty widespread, and for a reason. It does not depend on how much one makes. It depends on how much work they will have to do to be able to satisfy your requests. Therefore, the pickiest people end up paying the most money.
And lastly, sometimes they do come back to you with things you don't want to hear. They can't help what people bring to them as feedback and it's their job to share it with you. Personally, I wouldn't want to be kept in the dark about why none of my matches didn't want to see me a second time. It's a learning experience for everyone.
Anyway, I just wanted to clarify for some people, because if a bad review on the internet may prevent you from embarking on a path with Steven and Joann that may have a permanent positive impact on your life, then I hope that my positive words will cause you to seek a third opinion before turning away. I've worked with some other matchmaking services and I've never received the quality of personalized service that I've received with Steven and JoAnn. However, know that they are an upscale service for the successful and the attractive, so if you see you are in need of a face-lift or gastric bypass surgery, this is not the service for you. They make no attempts to hide that. But also, know that successful does not necessarily mean rich, but successful along the lines of loving where you're at in life and being good at what you do. Best of luck to all of you, and if you're reading this, then maybe this is what you need to do at this point in your life.
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shawnp80 on 08/20/2007:
I might as well do it for him. Stew votes this review 'Very Helpful'. I do too, good review.
Slimjim on 08/20/2007:
LMAO, and pirate likes your style. Click on their names and hit TRUST.
BrandonLans on 09/05/2007:
I'm glad other people are speaking up for Steven and Joann. If it wasn't for them I'd still be single.
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It's About Time Master Matchmakers SCAM
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA -- Mother/Son Business - RipOff
It's About Time Master Matchmaker.
I saw their website and it looked like a nice matchmaking service, but it is smoke and mirrors. This is a perfect example that you can't judge a book by its cover. They have posted flattering pictures of themselves and positive testimonials. Don't be fooled as I was.
This business is a scam.
It's About Time matchmaker is a scam.
They charge according to how much money they think you make, so downgrade your answer to them about your income. I know someone who got charged $2000 less because of what she told them her income was.
They tell you they have many matches for you before you pay, then they tell you they have much fewer after you pay because of either what you look like, or what you're looking for. A face lift was suggested.
They argue with you and insult you. I believe it is to intimidate you to just back down and accept what they offer you, and to think less of yourself so you'll settle for what they offer you. Then they keep your money and don't match you claiming that you were too difficult to work with.
Charge it on Discover Card- you can get your money back.
Beware of this Dating Service. Might I suggest Premier Match.com.
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DORCAS on 12/03/2006:
$2000.00 more? How much more could they charge? I don't know much about these services but that really seems excessive to me. I have heard similar complaints on the
TV court shows. Sounds like you were able to stop the credit card payment at least. Hope you find the love of your life out there somewhere. :-)
Anonymous on 12/04/2006:
Might I suggest the old fashion way, just go to the bar, drink at least 10 drinks, I like rum and coke and the next day you will wake up married.
firstclassaction on 12/08/2006:
I have heard of this particular matchmaking service in the PA NJ NY area. "It's About Time Master Matchmakers" was taken to court a couple of years ago and lost for unsuitable business practices (they cheated people). It sounds like a familiar mistreatment that you're going through. My advice is Small Claims Court to get your money back. I like the rum and Coke idea, though, Lidman! Very funny! Seriously, though, I hope they get what they deserve. Seems unfair that there are people out there who don't work hard to earn their money the honest way. Instead, they take advantage of others' hard work and keep their money for themselves.
NightInTunisia on 05/01/2007:
"A face lift was suggested?"
Sounds like you need Blind Match.
BrandonLans on 09/01/2007:
I love their approach. The cold, hard truth. You probably do need a facelift. They probably charged you more because they could tell you'd be a major pain in the a$$. How many other dating services have you had to try before this one didn't work out for you?
BeautifulCalamity on 03/05/2008:
I have to disagree with the comments. I also have used the Master Matchmaker service and had a wonderful experience. Steve and JoAnn were lovely, polite, and helpful. They listened, made polite suggestions and great matches.
jerseygirl7777 on 03/25/2009:
They are a scam! I paid close to $3,000. What a waste. They set me up with their friends - men not in the service. Stay clear of Joann and Steve...I don't know how they live with themselves with all the money they cheat people out of. They take advantage of people who are simply looking for love and companionship.
G223 on 11/29/2009:
I recommend you NOT give your money to this service. The game they talk up front is not what they deliver once they have your money, which they require be paid UP FRONT. You have no recourse when they match you with just about anyone. Including the people you are meeting when you go out and disqualify on your own. There is no screening other than your financial position. Often they do not meet with the clients so how can they possibly match you. Your time and money is better spent elsewhere.
berlina on 12/29/2009:
When researching this company before signing up with them, I read your comment, but decided to go ahead and join anyway. Yes, they were brutally honest with me, but guess what, that's what I needed. They told me what no one else had the nerve to. Due to their straightforward approach I am now in a healthy, stable relationship and couldn't be happier. If you're looking for someone to sugar coat responses then this service isn't for you. They are honest and to me that's worthless!
Darlene283 on 12/29/2009:
I like many others have utilized this service and have found their upfront, sometimes brutally honest approach VERY helpful. I joined the service years ago and was introduced to my husband by them. I was shown many profiles of clients during my initial meeting and common sense told me that just because I found them attractive didn't mean they would think the same of me. Also, just because I signed up that day didn't mean that Mr Perfect was there waiting for me to join. It's a process. I was patient and took their advice and it paid off for me! Listen, there is a reason why people choose to join a dating service and that is because they are not able to find love on their own. Maybe there is something about each and every one of us that needs to be pointed out in order to better ourselves and make the proper stides to find the loves of our lives. After all, you are single, aren't you? I was given quite a few pointers in my initial meeting as well as throughout the matching process and I'm thankful for it. If you are unhappy with the service due to them telling you what you could work on then maybe that's your own insecurity coming through. You probably looked in the mirror and thought "they're right" but it was a little hard to swallow to hear, I'm sure. But I would rather be told HONESTLY what a 3rd party thinks I could work on rather than hiring a matchmaker who pumps me up with false hopes and sugar coats everything. How will that ever help me in the long run?? There's no guarantees with love and life so you can't expect everyone's experience to be perfect. Obviously everyone can't be 100% happy, but I have met many people in this service through being matched and events they have thrown in the past and am happy to say that I am one of hundreds of people who have used the service in good spirit and we're all better for it. You decided to sign the contract and take the leap of faith. No one forced you to do it. Lastly, and most obviously, you can't expect a service who has a show called Tough Love on a major network to take it easy on you.
happyKat on 10/10/2011:
I met JoAnn and one of her associates over a year ago. Initially, they were very professional. We met for over 2 hours and discussed the particulars of what I wanted and what I expected. They showed me over 2 dozen men that they said would be "perfect" or good matches for me. With that being said, contracts were signed and we also discussed distance and other particulars.
It took quite a while to hear from them. They matched me with someone who clearly was very sedentary (while I am very active). When I said something to them about this, the associate appeared displeased. The second match was worse. He was about 15 years older than me, retired, and liked to go antiquing. Antiquing! While nothing is wrong with that, I do not consider that exciting or active. He and I spoke on the phone. We agreed we had nothing in common, we had different energy levels, and we were probably match together only because we were close in proximity. Not long after I received a call from JoAnn who told me that, basically, while she couldn't tell me to have plastic surgery a woman at a certain age should seriously consider it because I looked at least 10 years older than I am and no one wants to go out with me. Then, I sent the photos to friends and quizzed them on how old they thought the photo made me look. They told me about 10-15 years younger. When I shared this fact with JoAnn she hit the roof.
It took about 6 months to be match with someone else. He was nice, but we didn't have a lot of chemistry. The second date I went on was the same thing. I was contacted about another man and was told they would follow up, but that was over 3 months ago.
They still owe me a date. If I don't hear from them I have to chase them down. JoAnn is insulting. In the meantime, I've had countless dates from interesting, intelligent, educated and successful men who find me attractive- and ARE NOT from this awful service.
This service costs thousands and thousands of dollars. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! If you want to spend lots of money and be demeaned, go to a dominatrix.
Regrets on 07/29/2013:
You all are VERY lucky. After going through a tough break-up I signed up for this service and paid $5,000! I didn't listen to my gut. I tried to get my money back but was given some hard sell reason why it would be tough to get my money refunded. I was already devastated from my break-up that I didn't have the energy to fight with this company. $5,000. That's a trip abroad, a used card down payment, Roth IRA money. Don't be scammed, whether they quote you $2,000, $3,000 or $5,000. Totally regret not fighting for my money. Don't make the same mistake I did.
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Master Matchmakers POSITIVE Review
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA -- I lost contact with Steve and Joann a few years ago after I got serious with someone they introduced me to. I'm an attorney and reputation matters in my line of work. I wouldn't have hired them if I thought they couldn't deliver what they promised and I intend to marry just the third woman they introduced me to. Its About Time Master Matchmakers lived up to my expectations and exceeded them. I was trying to find them online to tell them Christine and I are getting married and found this thread which blew my mind. I don't know if they know this is up here or not but I felt obligated to post "my 3 cents" and speak up for them. They're good people.
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Ponie on 09/02/2007:
Did you buy out the company or are you one of the original owners?
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Wish I'd read this first
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA -- When I met with them they claimed to have a large client base in NYC. I live in New York and do not keep a car. The one person they introduced me to lived outside Philly - almost 3 hours away.
Long story short, I do not think they have many clients and I was pretty shocked to see they have been taken to court before and lost. I intend to pursure this in court with counsel.
If there are others who have had a similar experience with them, please contact me and perhaps we can pursue this jointly.
To anyone considering their services...think again.
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shawnp80 on 06/11/2007:
I'm in Philly, want to meet me?
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
Bad shawn! LOL
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
How much did this set you back?
CrystalSword on 06/11/2007:
Have never used a dating service, no idea what they do. What were you expecting?
MRM on 06/11/2007:
You could have meet your potential relationship in the bar, church, newspaper, school, etc. And most of all it is free and no risk at all.
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
"Lowered Expectations"....from Saturday Night Live.LOL
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
I remember that!
Sparticus on 06/11/2007:
Check out PlentyOfFish.com. It is a totally free online dating site/forum.
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
Sparticus, that was a nice tip. As you probably know by now that anything that has to do with FISH and DATING is tabu for a few members here but Susan should be okay.
MRM on 06/11/2007:
CORRECTION: "Lowered Expectations" was on Mad TV...
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
OK, thanks, all...for getting that dang jingle from 'Lowered Expectations' stuck in my head. Nice.
Anonymous on 06/11/2007:
Madtv,SNL...Same thing.
Thanks for the correction
Starlord on 06/11/2007:
I never felt the need to sign up for an expensive computer dating service. I always considered them to be for losers. At my worst periods in my life, I met more than enough women to keep my dating life going.
DebtorBasher on 06/12/2007:
You would be better off having friends fix you up with someone. I wonder how many hook ups M3C is responsible for. Susan, Ejack is available...but...well...you might want to read his blog before any hugging and squeezing takes place!
ejack053824 on 06/12/2007:
LMAO Basher!!! No one can handle this flyboy!
DebtorBasher on 06/12/2007:
Ahhhh...I can handle you with both hands tied behind my back...no wait, you'd enjoy that too much.
Anonymous on 06/12/2007:
Having friends fix me up is how I ended up with my ex wife, no thanks!!! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
BrandonLans on 09/01/2007:
I lost contact with Steve and Joann a few years ago after I got serious with Christine, a woman they introduced me to. I was trying to find them online to tell them Christine and I are getting married and found this thread which blew my mind. I don't know if they know this is up here or not but I felt obligated to post "my 3 cents" and speak up for them. If anyone wants to contact me for a reference feel free. They're good people.
nystar on 06/27/2008:
Thank you very much for your review. Based on what I read from online, I cancelled the meeting with Steven. He seemed rather angry when I gave him the reason of cancelling the meeting. I did not want to tell him that I read bad reviews of his company so I told him that I think I need to focus on my career at this time so I will contact him later when I am more ready. His last words to me was "good luck with your life because you need it." I really did not like his tone and I am really really glad that I did not go through with this. Most of reviews I read indicated that they have much smaller client base compared to what they claim.
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That I know of, no weapon capable of vaporizing an entire city has yet been used in Afghanistan. So, what would lead you to believe weapons of that nature would be used on our own soil against our own citizens, and who exactly would you think would follow orders to use them on their fellow citizens?
David, this morning I added my two cents to today's poll question over on the NRO website. The question of the day was---> Does Obama play too much golf?
I checked (No) My own reasoning being, that, the more time he spends with his fingers wrapped around the handle of a 9 iron, means less time he'll spend thumbing through launch codes.
Apparently 20% (if you can read such things into polls) of respondents think the same as I do, and 80% do not.
I don't think anyone is proposing to overthrow the government. And if so, I can't imagine an armed charge on D.C.
The 2nd Amendment was a reasonable response -- written by people who had just fought a war to free themselves from an overbearing, tax-hungry government (British).
As 'straight-faced' as it gets ----- Those who don't own any firearms have made that choice, and I respect their decision. But that respect needs to travel both ways. I can guarantee my home is made safer (to me) with the presence of firearms, and the ability to use them. So I'll be keeping mine, thanks!
Golf may not be the safe-haven either.
Today's Oregonian editorial page had a cartoon showing Obama and Tiger on the golf course. Obama asking a perplexed Tiger, 'Have I told you of my views on redistribution of strokes?'
....bla....bla..bla, bla bla....bla....."
Please don't put words in my mouth. Never have I implied or advocated for any overthrow of our government at any level. Those are your own words, not mine. There have been acts of civil disobedience in our country, some have been much more grander in scale than some others.
Typically, your more raucous un-lawful acts and/or grand gestures such as full-blown rioting in the streets, rage against the machine anarchy crowd, tend to think more like you do, and not such like a conservative thinker such as myself, would tend to.
I am not putting words in your mouth. I am referring to an argument that I have heard and seen made repeatedly in the weeks since Newtown -- in print, online, in the blogosphere, on Twitter, etc. I've seen it here at the Newsregister online forum. Those that I'm thinking of were not made by you.
And as long as we're on the subject of putting words in others' mouths, please do not presume that the "rage against the machine anarchy crowd"(a description so vague as to be meaningless) thinks like I do, or that I think like they do, whoever "they" are.
Then I owe you a sincere apology for having placed my own thoughts into your mind. Never been good any at mind reading, I'll make a point to refrain from doing so from here on out.
I am going to take at least a month, possibly longer, hiatus from commenting.
Good night.
When you stated, "You shouldn't have any difficulty imagining it.", I presume you were referring to my not 'imagining' an armed charge on D.C. I still don't!
The citizens of this country may be mad as hell at the government from time to time, but most would rather live here than any other country.
As for 'pressing a button to murder millions', that's a dictatorial style of enforcement, and never witnessed in the U.S., to my recollection. Sensationalism, at best.
Lastly, those who don't own or haven't used guns will always have difficulty understanding the mindset of a gun owner and his/her rights. And there is no substitute for the experience.
You are basically, making my own point: To listen to the rhetoric of the gun rights constituency (which, I realize, comprises a range of opinion) you would think that they think that an "armed march" on Washington D.C. (an insurrection, in other words, regardless of where it occurs) at some point in the future, under certain conditions, might be necessary. And so long as that's a possibility, the logic goes, we all need to have our guns so we're prepared for battle ... with, obviously, the most powerful military machine on the planet.
This is a ridiculous argument, and to say that you literally can't imagine it bodes well, I think. I can't imagine it either. It's laugh-out-loud absurd.
As for my point about obliterating a city, I wasn't necessarily suggesting that the government would resort to such measures. I was only alluding to the exponentially vast military superiority (to lay down an 'armed march,' for example) of the U.S. government by referring to its most powerful weaponry.
Even so: It isn't necessary to have a "dictatorial" form of government to "press the button." I refer to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Protecting one's property is only one issue of gun ownership.
When my friends and I cut firewood, weapons are present (cougar). Yes, a chainsaw is quite a formidable form of protection, but not all duties with our work require the saws to be running. And being in the woods when a nearby cougar lets out a scream, the adrenaline stream is quite impressive and immediate. Hairs you never knew existed raise and tingle on the back of your neck. So being armed is not only comforting, but somewhat necessary.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki -- not domestic unrest, but foreign war -- and no 'button'. A bomber(s) with mission instructions was the delivery system.
But your are correct on gun ownership. The reasons vary by individual, and cover a large range.
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