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In reply to the discussion: I don't understand the animosity towards DU gun owners. [View all]The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)People seem to want to blame objects (guns) for what happened, the 'gun culture' (whatever that is), etc - all the while saying that they believe people have, and do, make choices that affect others.
In some ways they remove choice (and blame guns) but on other things they do not do so.
I worked in the gun industry for a time and met many people who owned entire arsenals of guns and never did anything with them to harm others.
These folks reloaded their own ammo, shot a ton for fun, and would never dream of harming others. But here - they are seen as the enemy and potential killers because they own/use something that others do not (you are not seen as bad or as the enemy if you work for the government and own guns though - ala cops and military).
It is bigotry based on ignorance and it is really sad that so many buy into it.