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Originally Posted by HarryT
The original justification for gun ownership in the US was in order to provide an "armed militia", in the days when the country had no standing army. What possible justification is there for it today?
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Ahem. Well, Harry, I don't know if you've been paying attention lately, but here, crime is out of control.
Prisons are full, judges are lenient, and the lawyers don't give a damn about the victims, only getting their dirtbag clients off and back on the streets.
When you are out and about, you'd best be watching your back. Not being vigilant is an invitation to be a victim.
We have become a society dependent on others to help us, rather than helping ourselves.
Justification? For gangbangers to continue being gangbangers, for dirtbags to continue being dirtbags.
For law abiding citizens, self protection.
Oh, Wait. You want us to call the police maybe?
Uh, yeah, IF they aren't on a nuisance call, and IF one is available, maybe they'll get to you in time.....but I wouldn't bet my life on it.
I have no qualms about taking the matter into my own hands.
No way could I defend myself with just my hands, and no way will I depend on calling upon someone who may or may not respond in time.
Taking guns away at this point really only guarantees that the criminals will have them. What, you think they're gonna follow the rules?