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Originally Posted by Martian
Apples and oranges. The police are empowered by the people to uphold the law. This is a profession which puts them in a position where they're far more likely to face violence. Having the proper tools to counteract that threat is an essential part of their trade.
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and non-policemen DON'T face violence at all?
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Originally Posted by willravel
Are you actively seeking out violent criminals? No? That's because you're not a policeman.
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no, i don't actively seek out violent criminals, but those violent criminals certainly seek out you and I as everyday citizens, don't they?
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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
Are you really purporting that we have more crazy people shooting up buildings with guns because there are less people carrying guns in their trunks?
Uh, no, dude. Obviously this problem has nothing, nothing, nothing to do with gun control and everything to do with the impact of stressors in our society. Crazy doesn't do gun control, dude. Crazy obviously doesn't care if it dies. Crazy usually takes itself out in case you haven't noticed. Fear of sane people with guns is for the sane.
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then explain why all these mass killings happen in 'gun free zones'? you don't see any mass killings at gun shows or gun stores. Does it mean that gun control laws are responsible? indirectly, yes they are. they ensure an unarmed pool of targets until an armed person shows up, which is usually when the crazed gunman then takes his own life.
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Last edited by dksuddeth; 02-16-2008 at 07:10 PM..
Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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