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In reply to the discussion: Michael Moore's FB comment on the UCSB shootings, [View all]Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)I can give you more situations to cover a number of cultural contingencies; in fact, I thought I did. So, the "weirdness" rings truer on your part.
In all my years at DU, never have I seen a group of people (gun-banners & controllers) rush to accuse another group (80,000,000 gun owners) of promoting fear, even while "awash" in their own. Get a gun for yourself, or don't. It 's your choice.
It may surprise you, but I and my gun-totin' friends sleep well at night. Part of the reason is that violent crime, gun-homicides in particular, are down, and have been so for years. And anyone who gets past the Flash-Bang of the nightly news can discover most of the violent crime occurs in limited areas in metro areas, and to avoid those areas. On the whole, this country is more peaceful than some here give it credit for. (Frankly, we need more of a political ruckus over decent wages, job security, student debt, public works, NSA abuses and a host of other issues.)
I'm glad Moore can avail himself of armed protection. I think all law-abiding citizens should be able to avail themselves of armed protection if they so choose. It's a right, not a privilege for elites.
Thank you for the discussion.