It's my first thread here, and I want to start with the issue, that worries me a lot.
Gun owners always claim that they own guns for self protection, even though the guns in their homes impose a much greater risk to their lives than an intruder.
Well that is pure bullcrap right there. A lot more people use guns in self-defense than are injured in gun accidents. I have used a firearm in self-defense several times in my life, but never shot myself. On the other hand, I did once use a kitchen knife to defend myself once too, and I have cut myself a few times preparing meals. Maybe we should ban knives too.
They also state they need guns to protect themselves from the government and from tthr police. Oh, seriously?
Yeah, seriously. Even if we never actually use guns against government, the threat remains against those who would oppress the people.
Other argument for guns is hunting. Food production in the US is quite complex and capable of providing all types of foods to all parts of the country.
You're forgetting something. This is a free country. Why should I be dependent on my local ChinaMart rather than going out into my woods and harvesting some game if I choose to? Who are you to dictate where I get my food?
And, if someone is too poor to buy food to eat, they are too poor to buy weapons. So what for?! Explain me, please.
We just did a major cull to cut down a large herd, and donated all the meat to a food pantry that doesn't have enough regular donations to keep their doors open after Jan 1.
I truly believe, that guns only do harm There is no use for guns in our society. The 2nd amendment was made in a time where guns were necessary because of the British.
It wasn't because of the British, it was because of tyranny. The right to bear arms is as instrumental to the design of our system of government as having elections is.