Gun Control? We Need Domestic Disarmament (Huffington Post)

[valiberal26]

78. I am in favor of this.

I've always believed that government derives its ultimate authority by having a monopoly on force. That's why every lawful international organization and most nations actively try to prevent nuclear arms from falling into unauthorized hands; its the ultimate force of violence. But WMD's are outside the scope of gun control in the United States of America but the principle is the same.

We no longer have to fear raids from Native Americans, nor a foreign invasion landing on our shores. Most of us don't have to worry about large predators killing our livestock, nor do we have to hunt to put meat on our table. The times have changed and so should our culture. We have well established law enforcement to deter, if not always prevent crime; and courts to bring us justice. There is no reason the common man should have any weapon at his disposal; much less firearms. On the rare occasions the common man must make violence, then sticks, stones, and fists are adequate for his needs.

The state is the rightful holder of deadly force; it alone has the authority to use violence for any lawful cause. The threat of violence implied or inherent, be it the weapons of war (tanks, bombs, artillery), or the weapons of security (tasers, clubs, handcuffs); are what gives the government the ability to enforce its laws upon its citizens. Having an armed citizenry gives them the ability to resist the will of the government. In a righteous society this cannot be tolerated.

I'm not drawing the line at firearms either; knives, swords, stun guns, archery equipment... All of that gives the common man the ability to subvert the state's monopoly on violence and thus should be removed from the citizenry. A sensible nation cannot take one thing while allowing another on this.

So yes, I am in favor of total civilian disarmament because I want a peaceful, well ordered society in which to live. Your so-called recreational shooters can find another hobby to fill their time; and those in fear of the world should find other means to cope.