Do NOT call it "Gun Control" anymore...
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geekWithA.45
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I never like to claim victim status...
There are too many associations with "whiner".
I think a more accurate term is "Civilian Disarmament", (as in "civilian disarmament is a necessary prelude to genocide")
Although there are some drawbacks compared to "victim disarmament", (Which answers the question, "why do you want to be armed?" "Because I might be a victim of crime") it does reinforce some baseline principles that badly need reinforcing, and propaganda that needs opposing:
Propaganda:
1) Armed civilians are dangerous whackos
2) The only people who have any business with arms are agents of the state
3) Civilian disarmament is a necessary prelude to a peaceful society.
4) The government know better than us.
5) If everone where armed, it would be the wild west.
Truth:
1) That there is nothing wrong with armed civilians.
2) Civilians have every right in the world to be armed; Arms are not just for agents of the state.
3) Civilian disarmament results in an increase in violent crime, the opposite of the goal is thus achieved. Additionally, every 20th century genocide, killing 80-150 million civilians was preceeded by civilian disarmament programs.
While civilian disarmament is NOT necessary for a peaceful society, it IS necessary for genocide.
4) The government serves at the pleasure of the People.
5) In shall issue states, there are on average 2 armed people sitting in the movie theater with you. Seen any bloodbaths lately?
There are too many associations with "whiner".
I think a more accurate term is "Civilian Disarmament", (as in "civilian disarmament is a necessary prelude to genocide")
Although there are some drawbacks compared to "victim disarmament", (Which answers the question, "why do you want to be armed?" "Because I might be a victim of crime") it does reinforce some baseline principles that badly need reinforcing, and propaganda that needs opposing:
Propaganda:
1) Armed civilians are dangerous whackos
2) The only people who have any business with arms are agents of the state
3) Civilian disarmament is a necessary prelude to a peaceful society.
4) The government know better than us.
5) If everone where armed, it would be the wild west.
Truth:
1) That there is nothing wrong with armed civilians.
2) Civilians have every right in the world to be armed; Arms are not just for agents of the state.
3) Civilian disarmament results in an increase in violent crime, the opposite of the goal is thus achieved. Additionally, every 20th century genocide, killing 80-150 million civilians was preceeded by civilian disarmament programs.
While civilian disarmament is NOT necessary for a peaceful society, it IS necessary for genocide.
4) The government serves at the pleasure of the People.
5) In shall issue states, there are on average 2 armed people sitting in the movie theater with you. Seen any bloodbaths lately?
MeekandMild
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BogBabe, ah, you have found a real problem with our society, perhaps the one which will finally destroy it. You know there is a big move afoot to make CRIMINALS a victim class? You should see some of the people I deal with, folks who have raped infants, beaten their mothers to death, one woman cut off her grandmother's head... all taking on the role of terribly put-upon victims. It is totally disgusting. 
Which is why I wish we could find a term as short and sweet as VD but related to the fact these bastards are empowering criminals and the dregs of society.
Anti Individual Defense Shills or AIDS for short?
Which is why I wish we could find a term as short and sweet as VD but related to the fact these bastards are empowering criminals and the dregs of society.
Anti Individual Defense Shills or AIDS for short?
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