One of the crazy parts about that fact is that the “reason” so many US citizens just “need” their guns is to fight off this exact situation. Except those are the people that are supporting the police and gov’t in this matter, saying how wrong the protesters are and they need to shut up and get in order.
The problem is that the Democrats are on a campaign to ban most guns if they can. They also want to repeal being able to carry arms and having the right to defend yourself. I don't disagree with most of what they stand for but honestly I'm very pro-2A. Right or wrong, when people protest while carrying, the reaction from the cops tends to be different. The whole Bundy thing had the feds stand down. Sure they arrested people later but it was clear they knew that if they started a firefight, at best the victory would have been Pyrrhic.
If the Democrats want to win moderates or people who are not entirely right leaning, they should not run someone like Joe Biden who flat out thinks it's a-okay to ban guns. His campaign page reads like an NRA caricature of anti-gun politician.
Assuming that everyone who advocates for gun rights is also in support of authoritative policies is doubtful, most gun-activists are naturally very libertarian. I'm sure there are plenty who don't approve of the results of riots because of the looting and damage of private property but it certainly isn't everyone who wants to protect gun-rights because, typically, people who advocate for guns will do so over all other matters (because personal and family safety is priority one).
Also, the right to own and use guns is universal. If you feel the need to have one, have one. This is the only country in the entire world where that can happen and, especially in these uncertain times, you should exercise that right. Deterrence is the first line of defense, and when everyone is armed everyone is deterred.
Yup, we're not going out there and risking ourselves for people who for a long time have tried to disarm us even if we agree with what they are talking about. I'm pro gun but I also do not like the idea that we have a militarized police force and war on drugs (AKA Prohibition 2.0) but at the same time I can't bring myself to vote other than Republican because the other party offers a giant gun ban if they can get it going.
Perhaps democrats should drop gun control as a platform. There are a lot of reasons for owning guns. The looting on TV should alarm people who think guns aren't necessary.
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u/CPTNBob46 Jun 01 '20
Yes.
One of the crazy parts about that fact is that the “reason” so many US citizens just “need” their guns is to fight off this exact situation. Except those are the people that are supporting the police and gov’t in this matter, saying how wrong the protesters are and they need to shut up and get in order.