Bill Maher: US has bad relationship with guns

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67. I'm familiar with Ezell

She wanted a gun for protection in her home. I don't recall her talking about carrying a weapon, but I'm aware that she has joined with the pro-gun rights folk against the city. I've always supported self defense and homeowners' rights to have a gun if they so desire. If the city is going to issue a firearms permit, then it stands to reason that a range be accessible within the city. My issue is with anyone, including cops and robbers, routinely carrying guns around.
It is a hot issue, because individual rights are important and so is public safety. It's all a question of which has priority. For me, it's a no-brainer. The public comes before my personal whims or fears.

BTW my circle of friends is very diverse in every sense of the word. Several own guns, mostly for hunting, some for home protection. One or two usually have handguns in their vehicles. I prefer not to drive with them, but it isn't a huge problem for me.