what would that process entail in a shop? — Lael
this seems to be a moot point — Michael
Even this evil is productive of good. It prevents the degeneracy of government, and nourishes a general attention to the public affairs. — Bob Ross
orI do think that our guns would help prevent an authoratative regime shift. — Bob Ross
You want your cake and to eat it.(gun owenership) prevents the degeneracy of government, and nourishes a general attention to the public affairs. — Bob Ross
You want your cake and to eat it. — Banno
The root of the whole issue is the equation of weapons with civil liberty. — Wayfarer
Wouldn't the average man make an average ruler? — RogueAI
Or, the root of the root of the issue is how to deal with the inevitable monstrosity and absolute horror show that is human nature, unrestricted. — Outlander
So does this mean, because human nature is horrible, then you’re under threat, hence the need to arm yourself? Is that what you’re saying? — Wayfarer
I will start off with a couple pro's I see for less gun control. — Samlw
The thread is about gun control, and my comment was about equating gun ownership with civil freedom. You might explain how what you said has a bearing on that. — Wayfarer
The root of the whole issue is the equation of weapons with civil liberty.
— Wayfarer
Yep. — Banno
equating gun ownership with civil freedom. — Wayfarer
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