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auswegian · 11-12-2003, 11:40 PM

I understand the arguments, but I still think that the idea that the average citizen has a right to own deadly weapons is slightly barbarous. The idea that its a god-given right to own firearms is a bit silly.

But I really can't condemn societies who want to live like that, I just wouldn't feel safe there. Increasing the gun supply doesn't change anything about society, it just makes killing easier. If the citizenry can have guns to protect against the depredations of a tyrannical government, then why can't they possess tanks or planes or nuclear weapons either? Surely Big Government (TM) would be less inclined to repeal the Constitution if the Podunk 43rd Militia were training with F-22s and Bradley tanks. I don't see the distinction.

Each to his own, I suppose. Lets just say that the proliferation of guns is one of the many reasons why I would not want to live in the USA, ever. Thank God for countries with draconian gun laws.

11-12-2003, 11:40 PM	#63 (permalink)
auswegian Crazy Location: Perth, Australia	I understand the arguments, but I still think that the idea that the average citizen has a right to own deadly weapons is slightly barbarous. The idea that its a god-given right to own firearms is a bit silly. But I really can't condemn societies who want to live like that, I just wouldn't feel safe there. Increasing the gun supply doesn't change anything about society, it just makes killing easier. If the citizenry can have guns to protect against the depredations of a tyrannical government, then why can't they possess tanks or planes or nuclear weapons either? Surely Big Government (TM) would be less inclined to repeal the Constitution if the Podunk 43rd Militia were training with F-22s and Bradley tanks. I don't see the distinction. Each to his own, I suppose. Lets just say that the proliferation of guns is one of the many reasons why I would not want to live in the USA, ever. Thank God for countries with draconian gun laws. __________________ "Look, I'm pretty relaxed for a guy who just lost money on a rave. And who's currently speeding down the highway drunk off my tits. And I'm being chased by someone in a blue Corolla. Woohoo! I just ran a red light!"