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Originally Posted by Daniel_
I think it's not "US=gun nuts vs. Britain=peaceniks", I think it's "US=personal freedom at the possible expense of collective safety, vs. Britain=public safety at the possible expense of collective freedom".
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One consequence being the collective surveillance state that the UK has become...
I'm not pro- or anti-gun in particular (although I'm coming to resent having to say that as a preface in so many god damn threads). Given the two options Daniel_ presents, I choose neither. Is a rational and balanced and mature approach too much to ask? The US is "Give me my toys" like a five-year-old. The UK is "We have to watch you to keep you out of trouble" like we're five-year-olds. How about we all grow the fuck up and do what makes sense for society AND individuals??