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Old 08-26-2014, 04:43 PM
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Either way, it is an illusion that a handgun will make you more safe in society.
If it's just an illusion, why does LE carry?
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If it's just an illusion, why does LE carry?
By now it's a tradition. Badge and a gun, period. Too many movies and shows have glorified this. Nothing else would do.
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If it's just an illusion, why does LE carry?
To police a handgun crazy society.
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I'm sorry, but I find the thought that you are not more able to defend yourself armed silly.

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Not what you meant, but this is the image that comes to me when you say 'armed silly:'

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I was looking forward to lunch.
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The main problem with defending yourself by being armed silly is that guns don't stop bullets.

You'll say the idea is you shoot the other guy first, but don't forget that if you're armed, you likewise give the other guy a big motivation to shoot you first.

All that said, being armed can of course sometimes be helpful. I'm just pointing out that it's not 100% good, silly.
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Not what you meant, but this is the image that comes to me when you say 'armed silly:'
LOL it sure fits

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If it's just an illusion, why does LE carry?
Should I know who LE is?
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