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I'll preface this rant by saying that I really don't like guns for a variety of reasons (not the least of which being I came about 8" from being shot and killed by one in my own bedroom).
The 2nd amendment argument is trotted out by gun lovers, but it is NOT carte blanche for any public citizen to own a gun. The purpose of the 2nd amendment was so that a militia could be maintained...not so that Joe Sixpack could have a Glock and an AK-47 for grins and/or "protection".
I'll agree that people kill people, but guns make it sooo much easier to do the deed, and depersonalize the act. Given the violent nature of our society, the last thing I want is to make it easier for every yahoo to have a 9mm in their glove compartment. While I expect my 6 year old to have some impulse control and anger management issues, the sad fact is many adults are almost on par with my son. Would I give my son a Glock? Nope. Would I give Joe Schmoe one? Nope.
What about the hunters? I don't dig it, but sure, they can have their fun. A nice 30-06 should do nicely. I don't think they need an AK or any sidearm.
Handguns are designed for one purpose: killing a person. If everyone was armed would criminals think twice about doing the crime? I doubt it. Other "deterrents" don't seem to have much effect. If everyone was armed would there be more accidental deaths? My guess is yes.
Much of society is designed to make people feel bigger/better. Our cars are a classic example, guns are another. While a 911 can kill someone, if used in its intended manner, it won't. A handgun on the other hand...
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