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PearlWatson said:
Yes, the good people of New York trying to defend themselves from the criminals should have to jump through 10x the bureaucratic hoops since they are more likely to be victims.

Brilliant!
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Yes, when 9 innocent people get shot by THE POLICE, clearly more guns is the answer.
 
candrew said:
Yes, when 9 innocent people get shot by THE POLICE, clearly more guns is the answer.
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No, more guns is not the answer. But neither is more gun restrictions. However, the argument I've heard over and over is that "regular" people shouldn't be allowed to have guns. Only police officers and military personnel should. Often accompanied by remarks about the wild west and shoot-outs at the OK Corral.

For one, people have the right to defend themselves. I don't have to outsource my personal safety. I don't have to put my life in the hands of whatever emergency services is responsible for the geographic area I'm currently in. Police are not magical. Believe it or not police are actually "regular" people, too. No better or worse, no more or less trustworthy, no better trained than any citizen can be.
 
Gameface said:
No, more guns is not the answer. But neither is more gun restrictions. However, the argument I've heard over and over is that "regular" people shouldn't be allowed to have guns. Only police officers and military personnel should. Often accompanied by remarks about the wild west and shoot-outs at the OK Corral.

For one, people have the right to defend themselves. I don't have to outsource my personal safety. I don't have to put my life in the hands of whatever emergency services is responsible for the geographic area I'm currently in. Police are not magical. Believe it or not police are actually "regular" people, too. No better or worse, no more or less trustworthy, no better trained than any citizen can be.
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Gameface again.
 
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