Thieves break into Springfield home, steal 500-pound gun safe containing 15 weapons

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45. Who would "they" be? And who would "us" be?

Are you differentiating between responsible gun ownership and gun nuttery? Or are you claiming all gun owners are accused of being nuts?
Let me help you here. The "nuts" are those who are irresponsible. They think carrying guns is cool. They think guns are the same as cars, or fire extinguishers, or seatbelts. They think carrying a gun around makes life safer, especially for themselves. If you identify with any of that, then I guess it makes you part of the "us" you refer to.

Most of the actual "us" in this world, would identify with your "they". As one of "them", I have respect for guns and what they are designed to do, which is put holes in things. They are fun to shoot at inanimate targets. They are useful when hunting for food and they are sometimes useful for home protection and self-defense. They are extremely dangerous when mishandled and potentially dangerous when not secured properly.