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In reply to the discussion: Sale of Guns Soar Following Election [View all]safeinOhio
(37,665 posts)I've hunted all of my life and am a legal gun owner. The last thing in the world I ever want to do is kill another human, even if that person was the lowest life on the planet. That is not saying I wouldn't, only it'd be the last option for me.
I also realize that every one has their own opinion and those opinions are based on life experiences and we all have our own histories. Calling those that have a different experience nuts, most likely does little to solve anything. Not that I haven't slung some words like that, but only after being personally attacked myself for my ideas. The lesson we should learn is that personal attacks do little for either side.
My biggest fear is that the growth of armed, hate driven groups does pose a problem for the majority of peace loving folks. That is why I'm in favor of "well regulated militias". About the only thing I can really do, and I do, is donate to the SPLC, who do us a great favor by monitoring these groups.
Peace