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Originally posted by MILAMBER:
I completely agree that bows aren't as dangerous as firearms. All I was curious about is why there is no social stigma surrounding archery like there is around firearms. People say they don't like guns becuase they are designed to kill. So are bows. People say they don't like guns because kids could use them to kill. Same with bows. I know it's not a perfect comparison, but I do believe it has some validity. I'm certainly not trying to sell anyone on the fact that bows and guns are the same, because they are obviously not.
Nothing but love Neb. You've handled this issue very well throughout the thread. Very admirable.
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Ah! Why there's no social stigma! Easy to explain: People don't hear about the few killings that happen with bows. To most when they hear about bows they probably associate it with being a quaint little hobby or sport. When they hear about guns they think about something used to kill people.
It's actually puzzling me that I do not need a license here in Denmark to own a bow. Seriously, I could actually go kill someone with my bow, or at least injure them pretty badly. So why no license needed? Don't people think that it's possible at all to kill someone?