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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: How come the only time the MIC finds favor on DU is when it involves gun control? [View all]Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)31. No, that's not why I support the RKBA. I support the RKBA because self-defense is a human right.
Victimization is never moral obligation and in those instances where it is a legal obligation the law is in error and should disregard when the need is legitimate.
But I imagine a populace that is armed is not appealing to anyone who might consider dispensing with democracy in favor of a form of rule more to their personal liking. Waging war on a populace is never the goal of these sorts, they want people to be ruled, not destroyed.
the idea that the armed citizens are holding them in check is funny.
I imagine what really holds them in check are the individual soldiers. If the average American soldiers were to be surveyed as to whom they feel deeper loyalties, the people of the political leadership, the people would win overwhelmingly.
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How come the only time the MIC finds favor on DU is when it involves gun control? [View all]
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
OP
It's your OP and your thesis. Where are these pro-MIC DUers in gun control threads?
villager
Jul 2015
#3
Sure, Senator McCarthy. Absent any links, evidence, proof, etc., you just go ahead!
villager
Jul 2015
#5
My first premise is -- the assumption the MIC obviates the need for a militia.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#7
So you view yourself as part of a "well-regulated militia" taking up arms *against* the MIC?
villager
Jul 2015
#8
re: "...a gun control advocate has made a comment to the effect..."
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Jul 2015
#10
Ah yes, the ol' "lay back, try to relax and hopefully it will all be over soon" defense.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#13
No, Sen. McCarthy, those threads were about "well-regulated militias" and the intent
villager
Jul 2015
#11
So you're keeping your guns oiled and ready for an eventual showdown with our own government?
villager
Jul 2015
#15
Actually, I can't help but think a people who are well armed and of the mind to defend themselves
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#16
Actually, I've never seen the original but I want to see the new one but only because
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#18
I'm just curious who it is you actually imagine gunning down in the streets of your neighborhood
villager
Jul 2015
#19
I don't imagine gunning down anyone. Why do Controllers imagine decent people gunning
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#20
Ok, so you imagine robbers, rapists, foreigners, and U.S. Army folk being deterred by your guns
villager
Jul 2015
#21
You of course keep dodging the question. *How* -- exactly -- will your guns keep the MIC in check?
villager
Jul 2015
#23
I'm not dodging. Do you think any serious person would propose banning guns knowing
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#24
I'm just curious what dog you actually imagine beating in the streets of your neighborhood.
beevul
Jul 2015
#25
No, that's not why I support the RKBA. I support the RKBA because self-defense is a human right.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2015
#31