Kinda sad to share an opinion with someone that is limited to the dialog options of a low int Fallout 1&2 char, but yes, I like living in a society that restricts gun ownership. The most people I know that would like to own a gun are idiots. The most guys that outed themselves as gun owners in this forum are idiots. You'd have to establish a culture that makes normal people see it as their duty to own and carry a gun as well as regulary train(best in coordination with the police) with it to reduce terrorists threats on a bigger scale. Until then multiple party shootout would be a nightmare for the law enforcement. I'd rather have more and more heavily armed police presence in the streets than a clockworkkiller with an ar15 on his back and a dog mask on his head who, although he forgot to take his medication today, is still is out there patrolling for the sake of the neighborhood.
Hey, man. You're a reasonable motherfucker. I ain't got a single issue with you enjoying living in a significantly less-armed society; just as you probably don't have a problem with me living in a place where firearms are pretty much fucking ubiquitous.
I would argue that my home has a culture in which the average person does feel that an individual, especially one with dependents or other loved ones, have a responsibility to be well-trained and reasonably-armed. The city of Kennesaw that I go to university in passed the first law "mandating" firearm ownership for all heads of household/property owners. Of course, nobody's ever been prosecuted for NOT having a firearm...clearly, it is a display of ideology rather than a pragmatic law.
The intent behind citizenry around here being well-armed isn't specifically to curb spree/mass shootings, terrorism, or even crime. It isn't a practical sort of practice like that; but more of an ideal that a well-armed and like-minded society is one that we'd collectively rather live in.
I absolutely agree with you in that I don't at all envy law enforcement having to deal with a multi-shooter situation. Most people claiming desire to act the part of the hero in a real situation like this don't have the training necessary to mitigate panic. I've got no illusions about myself in this. Even if concealed carrying a firearm, my first priority is solidly to GET THE FUCK OUT. Only intend to fire a single shot or more if my ass is cornered and about to become a statistic.
Even so, I consider consistent firearm carry to be much like carrying a knife, albeit far less commonly used. I've got a pocketknife on me in case I have to cut shit open. I've got a firearm in case I have to shoot shit.
I recognize that most people on EU don't know shit about me; but I reckon most on NA would identify me as a rather kind and gentle fellow.
by that I mean I'm fucking gay ofc
I don't think I fit in so well to the "trigger-happy gun-owner" characterization that gets thrown around. I sincerely don't wish to hurt anyone. But unfortunately, some folks aren't the same as me. If a person initiates a violent action against me (within reason, not talking about a bit of a drunken scuffle...plus carrying a firearm while intending to get drunk is SHIT SHIT SHIT DONT DO THAT), they have forfeited any right to personal safety. Society should not tolerate those that, either out of malice or perceived necessity, commit violent acts against others.
So, uh. Yeah. Wall of text while I had a few mins downtime at work. Why the fuck did I even post rofl
