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Originally Posted by sinjefe
Why do human beings always think they have to control everything? There are a million threats in everyday life that one can feel "powerless" to control. Car accidents, heart attacks, you name it. Why the mental gyrations over "common sense" gun control but not other possibilities?
The only "common sense" gun control I would be willing to debate is the purchase/ownership of surface to air missiles, anti-tank weapons, grenades, etc.
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Maybe because of the Serenity Prayer? (God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,The courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.) if this is the case maybe change is the courageous course. Seems to me most of the reasons cited for not changing are based on fear ... Fear of tyrants, fear of criminals, fear of just not being allowed what one wants.
I'm amazed when I see references to other way we can die like traffic fatalities. The idea that we should regulate those and we don't But as I pointed out we do regulate everything regarding the auto industry. In everything else but guns we recognize there are inherent dangers and risks and attempt to reduce and mitigate them. But not guns. (And that is incredible because guns are the only things I can think of designed to kill stuff.)
Let me go on record, Me, I'm perfectly fine with any sane US citizen over the age of 18 owning any semi-auto weapon they want as long as it comes with a lock so a nut can't get their hands on it. And since I don't want (or think it will be effective to have) mandatory checks by law enforcement, that sane US citizen 18 years or older can still have any semi-automatic weapon they want as long as they lock it and accept unlimited financial liability for the damage they or their unsecured guns cause.
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Originally Posted by Badger52
My personal answer to despots remains unchanged. That is distinct from the fact that the letter remains of serious worth.
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These despots, who are they?