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NRA Type Theory 1: The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, could somehow have ended up any different had she a pistol in her purse.
NRA Type Theory 2: The theory that NRA supporters with assault rifles and concealed pistols would ever be bright enough to be organized enough to overthrow their own government if ever a time came that called for it.
NRA Type Theory 3: The theory that 2nd amendmment zealots would ever be able to recognize a government in need of overthrowing. (post 911 Bush admistration)
A lot of NRA types like to prey on peoples fears to bolster support for their 20th century cause.
Guns can be fun as fuck to play with, but Im sure a lot of detrimental to society shit is fun too; blowing up shit with bombs, burning down shit with flamethrowers etc. Just like I know lots of positive shit is just as and more fun to do than shooting guns and playing make believe.
In my old city, 50 pistols stolen from a sporting goods store. 8 have so far turned up all across Canada, in criminals hands that would otherwise never have the means to have them. They wouldnt have them if they were fully banned there.
Then there are the types who smuggle them across the border from the US for a high mark up. If the US banned them our criminals would have hardly any here to access, save for a few antiques.
Mexican and Canadian violence committed with American firearms. As is the story around much of the world.
I prefer my criminals and regular citizens armed with knives and clubs. Less chance I'm going to catch a bullet from some argument a block away.
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