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I'll put my two cents in, as this is a legitimate debate.
I grew up in a rural area, where firearms in the home were more common than not. Growing up, firearms were not treated as something "bad" or "evil." They were respected, as anything dangerous should be. My father ingrained in me early the lethal nature of firearms, and they should never be taken lightly--no showboating, no horsing around when firearms where present.
That respect for firearms was reinforced when I joined the Army. Firearms are a tool, and their purpose is lethal response.
I don't own a firearm of any kind today. I don't believe that I need one. I don't hunt, and thankfully I live in an area where violent crime is rare, in comparison to more urban, more dangerous environments. If my circumstances were to change, however, I would consider purchasing a firearm for defense.
Both sides of the firearm debate have good arguments, so I won't try to sway anyone's opinion if they don't agree with me. My political leanings are by and large liberal, and some people are surprised that I am a Second Amendment supporter; my belief is that there is nothing more liberal than the ability to protect oneself and one's property, all the way up to and including lethal response.
As far as Obama challenging the Second Amendment--I wouldn't be too concerned about it any time soon. Obama has his hands full with conservatives and the Republican party dealing with economic issues; the last thing he needs is another bone of contention at the time, especially such a galvanizing topic as of gun control.
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