Re: the usual remarks frequently expressed: "the federal, state, and local governments have been actively trying to take away my guns for years and are NOW!" Ie, the "We are Victims of Tyranny!" theme.
No governments have not been trying to take your guns away - the fellow members of your society, me and my family and friends and millions like us, who elect and toss out governments, do not want their families endangered by criminals, disturbed individuals or addicts having our permission to carry lethal weapons, or anyone owning any kind of weapon they feel like, no matter what's it's capabilities of mass loss of life. We also would feel much safer if the transportation and sale of illegal handguns was stopped So, we desire the same freedoms + safeguards we want required in cars, drivers, pilots & aircraft, food preparation in restaurants, the medicines we purchase, and the machinery we operate, etc. That way my family can enjoy their own responsible use of each family member's guns, having the right to arms, in the same way they can enjoy cars, driving, eating at restaurants, taken trips far away on planes, etc. without fearing lethal jeopardy all the time, and having those fears realized perhaps. And at least the permit process in NY State is an example of good procedures for arming people with hidden lethal weapons, while helping insure safety for everyone. Rights to not exist independently of responsibility to others.
So don't go attacking governments for taking anything away, go start attacking your fellows who want what most governments want because we elect them and/or permit their staying in office : freedom + the right to bear arms + reasonable safety. Scream at your fellow citizens. Scream at us, your dictators.
I am responsible gun owner and ccw. Many folks feel the same way as my, family, relatives, friends, neighbors, fellow-workers, and casual acquaintances seem to. Just regular people.... Why not put away your victim-costume or get at us, Halloween is long over. Gun controls are good. And we want them.
No governments have not been trying to take your guns away - the fellow members of your society, me and my family and friends and millions like us, who elect and toss out governments, do not want their families endangered by criminals, disturbed individuals or addicts having our permission to carry lethal weapons, or anyone owning any kind of weapon they feel like, no matter what's it's capabilities of mass loss of life. We also would feel much safer if the transportation and sale of illegal handguns was stopped So, we desire the same freedoms + safeguards we want required in cars, drivers, pilots & aircraft, food preparation in restaurants, the medicines we purchase, and the machinery we operate, etc. That way my family can enjoy their own responsible use of each family member's guns, having the right to arms, in the same way they can enjoy cars, driving, eating at restaurants, taken trips far away on planes, etc. without fearing lethal jeopardy all the time, and having those fears realized perhaps. And at least the permit process in NY State is an example of good procedures for arming people with hidden lethal weapons, while helping insure safety for everyone. Rights to not exist independently of responsibility to others.
So don't go attacking governments for taking anything away, go start attacking your fellows who want what most governments want because we elect them and/or permit their staying in office : freedom + the right to bear arms + reasonable safety. Scream at your fellow citizens. Scream at us, your dictators.
I am responsible gun owner and ccw. Many folks feel the same way as my, family, relatives, friends, neighbors, fellow-workers, and casual acquaintances seem to. Just regular people.... Why not put away your victim-costume or get at us, Halloween is long over. Gun controls are good. And we want them.
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