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I would want to admit that I'm caught up in the checkmate of owning a gun as a responsible citizen vs. the fact that criminals will if I'm armed or not.... and perhaps if I lived in a country with virtually no crime, a place of unlocked doors, I might not care to have one or not... but the reality is, I grew up with guns. I spent a lot of time shooting them as a kid, a lot of fun times and good memories.
I enjoy shooting them, I enjoy having them and as an adult now enjoy the piece of mind of having one within reach as I sleep. If my dog barks like someones inside or breaking in.... I'm armed while on the phone with 911. I can't imagine how you'd see a situation like that playing out for yourself, but I don't have a defeatist attitude and unlike you're worst case scenario examples, wouldn't hesitate to send bullets flying an intruders way if I felt myself or family threatened... speak for yourself. I have given you two examples of people who are alive today because they had a gun with them (brothers friend w/ the thief and the couple w/ escaped convict). Also, taking a concealed carry course I've heard it all. You've avoided acknowledging this and therefore the possible benefits. I know nobody or have even heard stories close to home of any accidental deaths or misuse of a firearm. This is the world I live in, it's where I draw my opinions from.
.... this is really about you forcing others to adapt for your insecurities.
I'm nervous every time I get on the road with all these insane americans as you deem them. I'm worried about them being drunk, talking on phones, putting on make-up, playing with radios or just not being competent to not kill me with there cars. the last thing I'm worried about is if they might accidentally kill me while neglectfully playing with a firearm. I look around to make sure they're paying attention to the road, not twirling guns on their fingertips.
I have a strong view about incompetent drivers, but yet I don't insist they regulate drivers and cars. I just mind my own and look out for my own. It's a crazy thing, this world, this country, but when you look at the big picture, it's not all about YOU.
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