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Originally Posted by dalmations202
How can it be safer, if you are removing the ability of the law abiding person to be able to defend themselves?
You aren't removing the ability of the law breaker, as they are breaking the law either way.
You are simply trying to relieve fear by having a place to put the blame -- that is not on oneself when things happen.
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Does outlawing drugs mean drugs are unavailable? or that we have a place to put the blame when something happens?
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We're talking the motives of those who advocate for gun control...not debating the efficacy of gun control. Certainly there are instances of death by gunshot that most likely would not have occured if possession of said gun was illegal. No argument there, correct? This is a motive that many gun control advocates have. Again...debate the efficacy all you want, but I think the motive is clear and plain to see.
As for the drug analogy, I'm having a hard time grasping your point. You are talking about individual responsibility in place of collective responsibility. How are you, the individual, going to prevent a stranger from taking drugs? (Assuming you would want to, that is.)