I would like to see the poll which states American Citizens prefer higher Crime rates so that the Majority may excercise their right to bear arms.
Im sorry but I do not believe it. I would suggest that the notion of armed citizens is so ingrained upon the population that the very thought of disarming the population is met with derision and resentment and above all suspicion.
That whilst the right exists to bear arms, which is not argued, the idea of it being a justifiable option to ensure the Country does not run roughshod over its citizens is outmoded and irrelevant during these modern times.
Back in the days of olde when the Union and the South went to war against each other it may have been understandable. But as the Democratic World Super Power that the USA now is, doesnt the concept of its citizens taking control sound a little bizarre?
Did you do it to bring an end to the Vietnam war? Did you do it to ensure equal rights for Blacks? Did you do it to stop anything you opposed? No. An individual or Group may have but not the citizenry of a Country. That individual or Group was then named a Criminal element and slapped in irons.
Im not stating that anyones thinking this, as the Military would no doubt quell any rebellion in short order anyway, but to use the Right to bear arms as an excuse for the Right to rise up against the Government of the Country is simply uncomphrensible in todays Western democratic world.
Kieran, a Gun is an inanimate object of steel, plastic and wood. It has no thought processes, no emotion and no ability to learn. The Gun has no instinct and no sense of wrong. It kills as a result of external force generally initiated by Human means. It suffers no remorse and you cannot punish it. It will kill again in exactly the same manner over and over again.
The family dog which grows up with the Family as a pup, learns its place in the order of the house and responds to both kind and cruel treatment. Both of which are generally the result of human influence.
The Dog is an Animal of moderate intelligence and as such it is prone to instinctive behaviour, sometimes good and sometimes bad.
If you have a badass domestic family dog. Blame the owner, previous or present. I have no problems with my dog. Tho he does have a penchant to steal cheesecake. I allow him that indiscretion.
Mav I do not agree with your Needs concept. Being Capitalist or Socialist is inconsequential. Basic Human Need, Desire and Flaw. Greed, Ego and Power. The urge to Dominate and Conquer. The reality for a minority. The Fantasy for a Majority.
How many gun owners have thought about using a gun on another human being? Im better nearly every single one. A passing fancy perhaps or just a little imagination run astray doing no more harm than that. But who hasnt? The first person to say they have never thought about it, im gonna call a Liar. We are all hunters. Genetically born to kill. If not human then another Animal. Very few pass thought life without recognising it within themselves at least once.
It has nothing to do with Nationality, Freedom or Right. It has to do with holding an item in your hand that can snuff out anothers existance in the blink of an eye. Guns make us feel powerful and safe. Whatever the reality might actually be.
I dare say over 90% of your population does not actually need a gun. Its personal choice based on the presumption of power and safety. Hence the right to do so by Charter is convieniant. Its makes for a good excuse. But its not the real reason they possess one.
