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Originally Posted by Sadfly
Why would do non-military people. need a high powered weapon that soldiers in Afghanistan use? Is Bambi really that threatening?
I am not asking about the "right"; I want to know the justification.
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In this particular case, the majority of the killings were by a couple of handguns, not high powered rifles. It's a fundamental question of freedom here. Should there perhaps be some burden on gun owners to prove they are safe rather than a presumption that they are? Sure.
Should all guns be registered to their owners and owners be strictly liable for the damage their guns do? That'd be something to consider.
You can't take guns away from ordinary law abiding citizens though. Those of you on the East or West coast might not really understand what things are like in 'flyover country,' but out here many of us are basically responsible for our own security. If we call 911, a sheriff might be a couple of hours away or otherwise occupied. Having one of those high powered rifles could mean life or death.
And in more urban areas? Is contacting law enforcement going to do me any good when someone has kicked in my back door and is invading my home?
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