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Originally posted by mgdzkm433:
If Guns were eliminated in society, would the U.S. populace be subject to any lack of freedoms?
Yes. They would. We've had guns in this country since the beginning. Taking them away, IMHO, would be a great injustice to every american who owns one--and taking away the freedom they have to use it for whatever purpose they see fit.
The freedom to provide for your family. As I pointed out before, in many rural and poor states people do still rely on hunting as a source for food. The freedom of hunting as a 'sport'. The freedom to protect their home as they see fit. The freedom of collecting them. Taking guns away would take away every freedom they are used for.
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Wait a minute - wouldn't you agree that personal freedom ends where it limits the freedom of others?
I think uncontrolled guns truely limit the freedom of all those who prefer living in a slightly (caution! - understatement) safer environment.
And the argument of hunting is invalid in so far as it would certainly no problem to pass a bill and hand out hunting licenses to people that prove responsible use and knowledge of the respective weapons.
And if you are caught drunk driving or committing a fellony, you show a lack of responsibility and your hunting license/license to own a weapon is revoked. Just that simple.
I would rather have that limitation than having to be scared about children being shot at school because of an over abundance of weapons .....