01-11-2011, 07:56 PM
Voodoo, guns are and will always be part of the American culture. Gun metaphors are intertwined with American English forever. Reload is no more sinister than saying I am out of ammunition, I bought some stain in gunstock or don't go out half-cocked. I too learned these expressions over time and I did not decide to come out and bemoan them and act as holier than thou. It is the culture and I accepted it. Europe actually makes some of the finest firearms. British doubles are world renowned. Instead of demonizing your heritage be proud of it.