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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet
responsible gun ownership is the Cornerstone of American Liberty.  |
I know my view won't be popular here, but I've just never understood statements like that.
I understand why people like their guns. I'm from a rural state, I know plenty of hunters, and I go to school in DC so I certainly understand why somebody might want one for self-defense.
But as THE cornerstone of American liberty? I just don't get it. I've been to plenty of countries with very restrictive gun laws, and I certainly haven't felt less free because of it. In fact, I feel more free in a country where the gun laws are so restrictive that the regular police don't even carry guns. To me a fair and open judicial system where I can effectively defend myself against the government is far more important to my liberty, not to mention the power to legally overthrow my government via the ballot box.
Now I'm not necessarily in favor of further gun control. But I think it ought to be seen as a crime issue, not a liberty issue.
And yes, I'm aware that I probably just kicked a hornets' nest.