Why do Americans want to own guns?

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12-19-2008 @ 12:14PM

Randall said...

This is going to sound odd but the problem in the US is that every single person does not own a gun. LoL thats right. I grew up in a town in Texas. I distinctly remember the first time I met a person that did not own a gun. I was 15. Gasp! Strangely enough there was not one armed robbery or murder the entire time that I lived there and I have not heard of one since I have left. Everyone is polite to each other. Neighbors help each other and things are quite. There was theft but theft is the second oldest profession. I moved to New Mexico and even I was shocked. People not only owned guns but where I was they still wear them on their hip. Criminal activity was absolutely 0%. They had one punishment since there was no law enforcement any closer than an hour away. They were the best people I have ever met in my life, happy and hard working. This is not complete by any means but in short yes violent crime is high here because the assailants know they have a good chance in getting away with the crime. So fellow Americans, don't get a sissy concealed permit. Strap a .45 to your hip for all to see for the sake of peace.
That should get things stirred up.

10-28-2009 @ 10:38PM

Jerry said...

I agree! A gun is a means of protection and a symbol of power that gave us our country in the first place. What ever happened to the American spirit? This country is full of a bunch of mindless cowards that are too comfortable in their pointless lives to stand, or to even die for anything. The people have lost ownership slowly over time, right under our nose. History has proven that times change and the unpredicted always occurs. Times always change and so do laws. To say that it should be illegal to own guns is an naive way of saying that we will always be safe, protected, and that our current situation will never change. If the argument is that guns are fatal, then what about knives, bows, tire irons, baseball bats, hamers, or even our bare hands. The fact is that the weapon doesn't chose to kill. Besides, I've never seen a gun sentenced to prison for murder.

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