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The "Would You" Poem from TheHighRoad.us forum

Okay, okay, I give.  A number of people have asked where they can find that poem I read on the air about shooting a wolfe, so here it is.  This came about in a thread at The High Road started by Gun Week Senior Editor Dave Workman.  He asked if people would shoot a wolf that was threatening.  Pretty much everyone said yes, but a member there who uses the screen name Catspa posted this takeoff on Dr. Seuss.  I like the creativity, and the sentiment. ~ Tom Gresham

"Would you shoot one on a stump?
Would you shoot one at the dump?
If a wolf attacked your wife,
would you shoot to save her life?
Would you shoot it off a log,
to protect your little dog?
If you carry in the wild,
would you shoot to save your child?
Seeing fangs as sudden danger
would you shoot to help a stranger?
Some have faced the mortal threat
who came prepared - they're with us yet.
Others choose to go unarmed
and hope that they'll return unharmed.
A few have failed nature's test
and entered their eternal rest.
So fellows, I suggest today
you bring a pistol on your way.
That's my advice if you care to heed it -
You never know just when you'll need it."