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Originally Posted by joshgirls
Libertine,
i always find your posts intelligent & I respect your opinion. In particular you gave me the best insight on a thread i posted whether to offer downloads or stream only in a paysite. So i digress to you.
I do have a gun, & i feel a lot safer for that. even if that feeling is a false sense. a determined gang can still take out a man with a gun. if i lived in a country where there were no guns, i would be OK not having one too. But in america, some drug addled teen can invade your home & might be packing heat. i want the freedom to have an equalizer in such a situation.
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I understand the sentiment, and depending on where you live, it might even be a wise choice.
However, do keep in mind that the media tend to greatly exaggerate the chances of violent home invasions and such. If you live in a good neighborhood, just putting some good locks on your doors and windows is likely to be infinitely more effective than owning a gun.
An important thing to remember is that owning a gun automatically brings along new risks. Your own kids doing something stupid, your curious nephew playing in your house, a burglar finding the weapon, an asinine accident while cleaning the gun - they're all small but very real risks. If you live in a safe place, those risks will most likely outweigh the benefits, statistically speaking.
Of course, if you live in a bad neighborhood with frequent crime, then owning a gun might be wise - even if, as a government policy, banning most guns would still probably be the better choice.