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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsProtecting your home from that evil killer who is waiting just around the corner.

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Protecting your home from that evil killer who is waiting just around the corner. (Original Post)
Whovian
Jan 2013
OP
I was making a joke. I thought it was obvious. Sorry, I should have more clear. nt
ZombieHorde
Jan 2013
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ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)1. So, if you want to kill someone, just buy them a pistol.
eta: This post is meant as humor.
Whovian
(2,866 posts)2. Personally I feel that if you want to kill someone you have serious issues.
When you think that it's a situation to let the Darwin principal play out.
ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)3. I was making a joke. I thought it was obvious. Sorry, I should have more clear. nt
Whovian
(2,866 posts)4. I'm sorry. I get a little too serious in this issue and there are so many
here that feel SO differently from me that I miss the jokes from time to time.
ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)5. My fault. I edited my post to make it more clear. nt
Blanks
(4,835 posts)6. 22 Times more likely...
Not percent. Rarely used in 'self-defense'. Regularly in accidents, suicides and homicides.
22 times more likely. Wow.
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)9. Excellent point
How many people have a gun ready to defend themselves in a home invasion or on the street.
FSogol
(47,562 posts)7. K&R. n/t
mwdem
(4,031 posts)8. When I went through chemo a few years ago,
my husband took me out and bough a handgun (he likes to target shoot, I don't get it, but it is what it is.). He wanted to target practice with me....I said this was totally not a good idea! We've been married for quite a few years, and in my state of mind.......not. a. good. idea!
Whovian
(2,866 posts)10. A gentle kick.