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Originally posted by Strange Famous
I don't support the Patriot Act, or widespread gun ownership... are you arguing there is some kind of contradiction in this?
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Absolutely. The Patriot Act will help to put criminals and terrorists behind bars. Some people think that their lives will be changed, and they don't like the idea that the police/government can do things that they previously couldn't do. So some people feel as though they lose their privacy or other rights. So how can someone who claims to not want to lose rights want to take peoples right to bear arms? We all have that right, don't we? Can you please explain to me how that isn't a contradiction..
I have no problems with people owning guns. I have no problems with the Patriot Act. I have not lost any rights. When people say they have I always ask, "What have you lost? How have you been violated?" I've never once had anyone even be able to answer me. I will admit. The Patriot Act can be used to fuck people, but it isn't happening. So why do people cry about it. What's so wrong with being able to lock up criminals anyway?