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Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

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3. self defense, and the means to do so, is a

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 2, 2018, 10:20 AM

Aug 2018

human and natural right. If you believe in a woman's right to self determination when it comes to abortion, then you must also believe in anyone's right to self determination when it comes do defending yourself. That is if you are operating from a basic principle, not some ideology.

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Police shoot and kill homeowner who had just shot and killed an intruder. [View all] Kaleva Aug 2018 OP

Hmmm. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2018 #1

self defense, and the means to do so, is a gejohnston Aug 2018 #3

If you do not want a gun do not get one. Hangingon Aug 2018 #4

Something I had noticed that is unique sarisataka Aug 2018 #2

Do you advocate having a weapon in hand when police arrive responding to a reported break in? Kaleva Aug 2018 #6

I don't believe I advocated that sarisataka Aug 2018 #7

So you agree with all that I said in the OP. Kaleva Aug 2018 #8

You do bring up some valid points sarisataka Aug 2018 #9

Some responses to points you brought up Kaleva Aug 2018 #10

Just some thoughts discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2018 #12

" why ignore the outside doors "? SkatmanRoth Aug 2018 #5

re: "...enact a law that that says people are not allowed to kick in doors" discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2018 #11

. SkatmanRoth Aug 2018 #13