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In reply to the discussion: Gun Enthusiasts Pack (gun) Shows To Buy Assault Weapons [View all]cbrer
(1,831 posts)Because I believe there are rational, if ill timed/concieved reasons for buying a semi auto rifle, or pistol, and stocking up on ammo.
I just posted an article from Alternet about the parallels between the collapse of Rome and current US political and social arrangement here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101651086
This is not nut case, far out, screaming irrational analysis. Whether you believe it is or not.
And the horror behind the attack at Sandy Hook definitely points to a psychosis in our society that seems to be manifesting itself more frequently.
So despite the fact that many of you believe we should disarm, legislate weapons controls (which I believe in), or attempt outright banning of certain types of weapons, if you think I'm going to go unprotected while the crazies are armed to the teeth, you're fucking nuts!
My weapons are controlled. Stored responsibly, and well maintained. I'm not (in most peoples eyes) a "gun nut". I don't stress or obsess about guns or protection because I've done all any reasonable person can do.
I'm all in for suggestions, methods, discussions, political pressure, etc. to get this fucking problem under control. But if you think I'll leave myself, or the people I love susceptible to the vagaries of insanity, then you're not taking a realistic view of mine or many other Americans opinions towards self reliance and the difference between 10 seconds of fire power, and 10 minutes of 911 response time.