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In reply to the discussion: Is there any difference between a maggot infestation and the NRA after a mass shooting? [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)A little reading comprehension, GGJohn.
Drugs are not comparable in the way that making them illegal does not reduce use. Drugs are a mind altering substance. People will always seek out drugs to numb their own pain. Mind altering substances are as old as civilization.
People don't NEED guns. They are a relatively recent development in history. People won't have any physical effects if they give them up tomorrow. One cannot be addicted to guns. It's quite easy to give up the gunz. Drugs and alcohol though - not so much for those who are addicted.
And yes, guns are related to the war on drugs. Which is why I am for making all drugs legal and regulated. Less guns would be the result.
But the analogy that poster used had no bearing on my point on gun smuggling.