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In reply to the discussion: I don't understand the animosity towards DU gun owners. [View all]socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)Also Master level martial artist. I would be at home in a situation like we have now or in a situation where there were NO guns or at any level of gun control in between. However, I would NOT be comfortable in a situation where self defense is outlawed. Because SELF defense is why I own a gun and a PARTIAL reason why I learned Wing Chun.
Truth is, the cops AREN'T going to be there at the moment that you actually NEED them. The only thing that cops are good for (in the ideal circumstances) are to catch a bad guy AFTER the fact and bring them to court. That's all. The fear of judicial punishment is what keeps most people in line when they get in a confrontational situation. And that's what the cops are for, NOT to "protect" you from harm. To enforce that social contract.
And lastly, I'm FAR from a NRA right winger. In fact, I'm a legitimate, "card carrying" Marxist.