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In reply to the discussion: My Gunt Rant in Response to a Former FB 'Friend' [View all]rustysgurl
(1,040 posts)Daniel - At some point the common good and general security of a nation's people trump an individual's personal rights. Let's say I'd like to collect virulent viruses and germs just because I'm a science geek and they interest me. I like to take the petri dishes out of their storage container and just look at them under a microscope once in while. Why should I have to explain myself to anyone? Well, it's because said virus/germ in the wrong hands could pose a serious public health/safety concern. As far as I'm concerned a semi-automatic rifle with a 30-shot magazine of hollow points isn't much different. Nice to own - nice to look at - not necessary for personal safety or self defense or food procurement. The days of I want it just because I want it and it's none of your damn business if I want it are OVER. There are nuts running around out there who are just itching to make a 'statement'. Would you want to be the gun owner whose house was broken into and whose guns were stolen and used to take out another school, or a daycare, or a mall, or whatever?