That is what it is really about, being "wise" when it comes to living in a society that is likely armed. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
Scary freakin scenario for sure, when your government has been "helping" other countries the world over and NO one would come over to help the USA citizens fight it's own government. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
One of the reasons that many American's own firearms is to defend themselves against the very government that would feel entitled to such a confiscation. In a much older thread at another place, I asked whom around the world, would believe an American's plea for help, if our government turned on US, it's citizens AND help. The answer to my question was stunning as the ONLY forum member, in a sea of represented countries, that said would help was from Canada (maybe ssu, I would have to look back) and that was in the form of medical support and maybe refuge for American's wanting to flee the USA. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
One of the reasons that many American's own firearms is to defend themselves against the very government that would feel entitled to such a confiscation. In a much older thread at another place, I asked whom around the world, would believe an American's plea for help, if our government turned on US, it's citizens AND help. The answer to my question was stunning as the ONLY forum member, in a sea of represented countries, that said would help was from Canada (maybe ssu, I would have to look back) and that was in the form of medical support and maybe refuge for American's wanting to flee the USA. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
If someone is intent on doing harm they will not stop because of lack of a gun. — Sir2u
(As an aside, this debate is a bit one-sided. Anyone else besides Tiff want to put the opposing view?) — Baden
Having a gun is good because it increases your power over medium-sized and large creatures in your environment. — bert1
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