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Just to clarify; the Second Amendment isn't about protecting yourself from burglars. The Second Amendment is about protecting yourself from the government. How could I possibly protect myself from a tyrannical government armed with machine guns if I'm armed with a single shot hunting rifle or a shotgun or a .38 or a....
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Being a european, i guess i'm a bit wary of having a bunch of civilians legally in possession of a hell of a lot of firearms. But then again i live in europe, not america.
Different circumstances have led to the differing stances on firearm control. I imagine that there will be some parts of america where it is safer to own a firearm or two and others where it is not neccessary at all. So i'd say that in certain places folk should be allowed to wield what they can. (excluding things that heavy weaponary, can't imagine the need of having a 40mm grenade launcher for example) I still prefer europe tho cos its a wee bit more safe going by this thread. I'm glad theres no gun culture in scotland and i can't see ther being one. In america there is and theres no quick fix unfortunatley. Its always interesting to take note of a countries police force to assess that countries gun culture. For a bit of light hearted entertainment heres a link to a clip from a scottish comedy "Chewin the Fat" where a scottish bobby is liasing with the american police force. (Excuse the american accents, evryone in the show is scottish) http://www.flurl.com/item/Scottish_Cop_In_USA_u_110434/ |
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Gun control does reduce the ability of people to kill each other easily. I was reading an article in times that said two new orleans gangsters walked into a gym class and shot a victim dead with ak47s and walked away in front of dozens of witnesses. That's something the restriction of the flow of dangerous weapons like assault rifles could have prevented. The NRA is crazy if it thinks their lobbying is protecting anyone, if anything they make sure these weapons are available to all who purchase them.
I am of the opinion that a person who wants to kill someone will with whatever he can get their hands on. Gun control is part of the violence and murder rate problem in many cities, but increasing developments in poor crime filled neighborhoods will destroy the problem at the roots. New York city used to be much more dangerous 10 years ago than it was today, genitrification of neighborhoods changed that and now it's one of the safest large cities in america. |
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Great link! By the way...what the heck is a chocolate snowball...or anything else he mentioned for that matter? |
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I like the feel of a beautifully designed firearm. Just to heft it, feel the perfect balance that will put a slug exactly where you want it, the cool steel and the stag, ivory, walnut, or combat grips that feel like you were built around the weapon and became one with it. I take all my guns out and handle them, clean them, and feel the security knowing I'm now safe from just about all threats. And, sometimes, I even go to the range so I can feel the "recoil."
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