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Originally posted by Masklinn:
Bah, you know I m just asking to understand better.
Now if you don't see the difference between piercing, watching auto racing, skateboarding, travelling, reading books, playing computer games...etc.. and owning a gun...well...there is something wrong !
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There is no difference Masklinn. LEGAL gun ownership is just as much of a hobby as any of the things you or Sir T mentioned.
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The main purpose of a gun is to kill. To terminate someone's life. They have been made for that. And this is why I don't understand how you guys can enjoy them. I hope you can understand this particular point of view...
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The main purpose of fire is to burn. But with the proper application it can heat your home, cook your food, burn out an infection, cauterize a wound, etc. It can also, when used irresponsibly, maim and kill.
There are a lot of things whose main purpose is harmful. But, with the proper application, they can be used responsibly. I can think, just off the top of my head, of a hundred or more things that I can use to kill. Does that mean that I will use them to do so? No, of course not. A gun is simply a more efficient means of killing. And, as stated MANY times previously, the main purpose of RESPONSIBLE, LEGAL gun ownership is for either hunting or competition...NOT TO KILL PEOPLE!!!!!
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Now I'm glad that most of you use them only for hunting, target shooting etc...but they remain dangerous.
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So...do you drive? Your car can be a deadly weapon you know. You can run someone over. Do you take medication? Your medicine can be deadly if used by someone else. See the point? There are a myriad of things that can be used to deadly effect, some even, whose primary purpose is death or destruction...but, if used responsibly, and with knowledge of the consequences, can be benificial.