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Originally Posted by wdfifteen
What's free spirited about mandatory gun ownership? Sounds like government coercion.
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I agree.
The 2nd Amendment is an individual right - and each person should get to choose whether or not to exercise that right. You want or need a gun? Fine. Get one. You don't want one? Then don't. Government, big or small, should dictate neither.
I think it is a
good idea for every family to own a firearm, but that is for the family to decide - not me. Not Uncle Sam.
One area that I would accept a little government intrusion: I feel that every person should be properly taught in the safe handling and use of firearms. Mandatory for everyone. It will make the public both safer and better informed.