America has a violence problem even away from the guns, to be fair. If you magicked all the guns away and people only had knives, they'd still have people going mental, trying to stab as many people as possible. There'd be a lot less deaths, though. A lot less. But guns can't be magicked away, so in that case, I guess I would prefer to have a gun in the violent, crazy lands of America. Maybe.
Originally posted by Scribble
America has a violence problem even away from the guns, to be fair. If you magicked all the guns away and people only had knives, they'd still have people going mental, trying to stab as many people as possible. There'd be a lot less deaths, though. A lot less. But guns can't be magicked away, so in that case, I guess I would prefer to have a gun in the violent, crazy lands of America. Maybe.
Indeed, and especially for someone like me I can't physically restrain someone or knife fight them. I can fire a gun though.
And I sure as hell am not going to hope that some dude breaking into my home with a knife just doesn't have the "agency" to use it on me.
Originally posted by Surtur
I at least expect people to make sense. "This could have been a lot worse if the dad had no gun" is in no way crushed by "it could have been worse if the intruder had a gun" lol.Those are merely...two things that are true lol. They do not cancel each other out.
And for me personally in *any* physically confrontation I am at a disadvantage.
That line in the OP isn't exactly helpful.
Originally posted by Scribble
America has a violence problem even away from the guns, to be fair. If you magicked all the guns away and people only had knives, they'd still have people going mental, trying to stab as many people as possible. There'd be a lot less deaths, though. A lot less. But guns can't be magicked away, so in that case, I guess I would prefer to have a gun in the violent, crazy lands of America. Maybe.
Pretty much this:
Originally posted by SurturAre you able to own a gun? If so, do you, and if you don't, why not? If you can't own one, why not? Interested to know more about American gun policy.
Indeed, and especially for someone like me I can't physically restrain someone or knife fight them. I can fire a gun though.And I sure as hell am not going to hope that some dude breaking into my home with a knife just doesn't have the "agency" to use it on me.
Originally posted by Surtur
Actually, I said thank god this man had a gun. He and his family might be dead if he didn't.If that sets you off...well, that's all kinds of hilarious.
no, it was you establishing a narrative in the OP, instead of simply posting a 'matter of fact' story [as you claimed].
sorry, guy. :'😉
Originally posted by Scribble
Are you able to own a gun? If so, do you, and if you don't, why not? If you can't own one, why not? Interested to know more about American gun policy.
I can own a gun. I do not have one, but I am thinking about getting one. My aunt owns guns and this upcoming Thanksgiving I'm going to be testing some out there.
I haven't gotten one yet because I guess I thought I didn't need it, I told myself this neighborhood was bad, but there were worse places in Chicago. That is still true, but not a good enough reason to stay vulnerable.
Originally posted by Firefly218
He and his family might be dead if the intruder had a gun. THANK GOD the intruder only had a knife
Okay, so what? Lol. This doesn't negate the fact that this could have(and most likely would have) turned out a lot worse if he didn't have a gun.
You saying it could have been worse if he had a gun does not make that any less true lol. Tell me you realize this. Both are true.