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<blockquote data-quote="bwaites" data-source="post: 341361" data-attributes="member: 8733"><p>I was lucky and caught the show, and I read this thread when it was first posted, and I held my hand from writing then.</p><p> </p><p>I had heard the background on almost every one of the shots but the Canadian Sniper shot.</p><p> </p><p>I respect each and every one of the shots made, regardless of whether more than one shot had to be made at the target. </p><p> </p><p>I am proud of the Canadians who stood shoulder to shoulder with our guys, while their politicians at home bad mouthed our country and our president, and often continue to do so. I have never heard one of our guys who was on the ground with the Canadians speak of them in any way but with respect, and I respect the way our guys feel! </p><p> </p><p>There is no luck involved in any of these shots. There are only the known conditions and the response to them. </p><p> </p><p>Luck is what happens when you flip a coin, or roll a pair of dice, or close your eyes and bet on the spin of the roulette wheel. It is completely beyond your control, and nothing you do can influence it.</p><p> </p><p>There was no "luck" involved in any of these shots. The sniper took what he had been taught, he judged the conditions, he adjusted his aim, and he shot. If the conditions were such that the bullet did not arrive where he intended, he reassessed and adjusted his aim, and shot again. He had control of his actions and his adjustments. That is NOT LUCK! </p><p> </p><p>Or as one of my instructors taught me, "<strong><em><u>Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity</u></em></strong>!" </p><p> </p><p>I salute our soldiers, I salute those who stand with our soldiers, and I wish all of them a safe tour and rapid return to their loved ones!</p><p> </p><p>Merry Christmas to all!</p><p> </p><p>Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bwaites, post: 341361, member: 8733"] I was lucky and caught the show, and I read this thread when it was first posted, and I held my hand from writing then. I had heard the background on almost every one of the shots but the Canadian Sniper shot. I respect each and every one of the shots made, regardless of whether more than one shot had to be made at the target. I am proud of the Canadians who stood shoulder to shoulder with our guys, while their politicians at home bad mouthed our country and our president, and often continue to do so. I have never heard one of our guys who was on the ground with the Canadians speak of them in any way but with respect, and I respect the way our guys feel! There is no luck involved in any of these shots. There are only the known conditions and the response to them. Luck is what happens when you flip a coin, or roll a pair of dice, or close your eyes and bet on the spin of the roulette wheel. It is completely beyond your control, and nothing you do can influence it. There was no "luck" involved in any of these shots. The sniper took what he had been taught, he judged the conditions, he adjusted his aim, and he shot. If the conditions were such that the bullet did not arrive where he intended, he reassessed and adjusted his aim, and shot again. He had control of his actions and his adjustments. That is NOT LUCK! Or as one of my instructors taught me, "[B][I][U]Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity[/U][/I][/B]!" I salute our soldiers, I salute those who stand with our soldiers, and I wish all of them a safe tour and rapid return to their loved ones! Merry Christmas to all! Bill [/QUOTE]
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