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In reply to the discussion: Hillary: "I believe law abiding, responsible Americans have a right to own guns" [View all]hunter
(38,302 posts)I think there's no reason for Clinton to appease the radical gun crowd. They're not going to vote for her anyways, and it might be for the best if those gun lovers who can't stomach Clinton or Trump sat out this election.
Living in a community where guns are a very serious problem (cops and other "law abiding" citizens included, not just the gangsters) I have no tolerance for gun love. I can't imagine using a gun for "self protection" either. Fact is, the bad guy shoots first, and by the time more guns come out everything is FUBAR anyways. Guns escalate the disagreements we humans have among ourselves, and in the case of suicides, the arguments we have within ourselves.
I've been in many rough situations, worse than more sensible people ever expose themselves to. I've stumbled upon strangers in my home, and people breaking into my cars. I've confronted armed people. A gun wouldn't have made me feel better in any of these situations. I don't need a gun to feel secure. I feel more secure without one. Guns are not a good solution to any problem, except maybe hunting for food or putting down literally rabid wildlife. Nothing you'd need more than one or two bullets for, unless you are an idiot.
The second amendment is bullshit, a relic from a time guns were primitive and owning slaves was legal.
The defenders of it are relics too, and rarely progressive in any way.