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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: The Rifle on the Wall: A Left Argument for Gun Rights [View all]Glaug-Eldare
(1,089 posts)3. Seems to me that both are necessary.
The state of political involvement in this country is pretty pathetic. A lot of very powerful people enjoy having an ignorant, disengaged electorate, and they're going to use their power to maintain the status quo as long as they can. I definitely agree with you that our first and most significant avenue of improving government is through elections and communication.
As for the deterrent or revolutionary effectiveness of an armed citizenry, I think it's impossible to forecast, and remarkably unlikely to come into play for a long time to come. However, disregarding the other reasons I support the RKBA, I prefer having the tools of revolution in the hands of the people so that the choice is ours to make. Better to have and not need...
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All good and well stated, but are those arguments relevant in a time of drones and massive
JDPriestly
Feb 2013
#1
"I prefer having the tools of revolution in the hands of the people" - Just like the WOLVERINES!!!
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#5
The best "left" argument about gun control right now is that it is a right that enjoyed by "classes"
iiibbb
Feb 2013
#9
to me ... it is a like a subconscious cry for help ... as if they know they need to be stopped -
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#27
You're probably right. It is hard to believe (though not impossible) some FU'd teen is quite that
Eleanors38
Feb 2013
#30
it isn't deliberate, I don't think, not at that point. at that point the kid is probably just
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#31
not only parents but, teachers, coaches, friends, guidance counselors, preachers,
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#34
while this is true to a large extent, sometimes the parents, even when recoginzing the problem,
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#38
tough love for someone with schizoaffective disorder? I don't think that is the recommended
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#42