Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: IMO This song defines our debate [View all]Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)to me. Nothing makes me "think that [I am] a target," and nothing makes me believe that I will have a wreck leaving the coffee house, but I carry insurance (the monthly type) nonetheless. I'm glad you agree that everyone has a responsibility to protect themselves. I choose a firearm because those which might threaten me frequently have one, and because someone much younger and stronger (I'm 64) can do serious damage to me with a knife or club in any case, I want the capability to call and raise his bet. BTW, I can't run very fast, either.
Please note: In Austin last calendar year, the weapon of choice used by murderers was a knife; oddly, firearms trailed in the #2 position. The source below came from me in an earlier manifestation as "SteveW."
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