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Old 06-16-2001, 08:35 AM   #109
Gaelic
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Join Date: April 28, 2001
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Posts: 490
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Originally posted by caleb:
Yea its the same as the nuclear deterrance theory "they have nukes so I gotta get some too then they wont use em on me" it would be better if everyone just dumped em but of course its not gonna happen.

Like it or not the "Mutually Assured Destruction" concept is what has guided nuclear policy WORLDWIDE since nukes were invented.

I don't believe it is a self fulfilling prophecy that proliferates guns. It is the real desire of people to defend themselves. Many, many studies of criminals show that they stay away from people who may be armed. They pick easier marks, marks who have chosen not to defend themselves. I have elected not to be defenseless. I have chosen to maintain the ability to defend my family and my home. Guns will never be outlawed in the US. There are too many of us who will fight to maintain this right.




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