My "excuse for buying my first AR" will be that I want one... my reason for not doing so up to now is simple: my wife gives me that "Do it and you'll be sleeping on the couch for a year" look...
But now that I bought her a van, I have a much better platform for negotiations lol
Man I could see my wife sleeping at her mothers with that attitude. Partners. Negotiate not terrorize. Like Danialson said....screw that crap.......If you like that life hang around. I hope it works out for you.