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Originally posted by MuadDib
Guns are something to be feared because they make it easier to kill. They aren't bad in and of themselves, but they can be, and often are, used for bad just as frequently as they are used for good. They aren't necessary and there is no reason to make it easier for humans to kill for any reason.
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In that case, let's ban cars. Cars are a far more efficient, accessible, and widely used method of killing.
For the year 2000:
0-4 5-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-74 75+ Total
All Automobile 900 1,500 10,500 13,300 9,200 2,700 4,900 43,000
Firearms 20 60 150 190 110 30 40 600
These are accidental deaths, murder is another beast altogether.
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