I can't talk about my hatred of guns and the NRA on Facebook

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141. I don't agree about banning guns (if that's what you advocate) but I respect and gladly entertain

your opinion. I really think the People need guns because I don't trust the government at all or private bureaucracies that may eventually want to usurp government powers. With the increasing power of the Koch Brothers to buy candidates, I could envision a democracy in name only in America. The people need the ability to revolt and exterminate tyrants by the force of arms. But I do think gun ownership should be made far more difficult and people with backgrounds of violent criminality or mental instability should have to go to great lengths to prove they can be responsible gun owners. Unlike you, apparently, I also think mental illness is a big factor. The UC Santa Barbara assassin used a knife and a car to kill and main besides a gun. But I would never flame you for having your opinion about guns or want your views sequestered to a little-traveled section of DU because this gun issue has become one of the most important political and cultural debates in America. Of course posts such as yours should be allowed on DU in GD and I think DU members should give your type of post the respect and thoughtful consideration it deserves. I recommend your post.