Schmuck of the Day

Congratulations to the first Schmuck of the Day, Samuel Colt! Our dear friend Mr. Colt invented and - in 1836 - patented the first revolver.

Previous to this invention, warfare primarily required skill and tactics, as most combat was hand to hand. Extensive training was necessary to master the arts of combat with specialized skill sets developing in different cultures around the world. There were, of course, previous developments in "firearms" following the invention of gun powder. However, with Colt's revolver, it now became possible to kill your neighbor on a whim and annihilate your enemy without ever looking them in the face and taking note of their humanity. Whether intentional or "by accident", killing has become far too convenient. No man should take the life of another without looking him in the eye as he passes. And besides, wouldn't the world be a better place if people were running around with swords?

So thank you, Mr. Colt, for your wonderful contribution to humanity. And congratulations on being voted "Schmuck of the Day".