• ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    “believe”. Because it’s a belief, like a religion. Ignore all other other humans who got rid of guns, because Americans can’t because they’re a special magical people who can’t give up guns.

    Jeezus. Americans aren’t special. Other countries have given up guns. America could do it do.

    You’re just scared. You - specifically you - are ruled by fear. Look at you. Thinking having a gun is going to help you defend shit.

    You’re a baby with a binkie who never grew up.

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      1 year ago

      America is special. There’s no country with this amount of diversity of culture or people. It’s an experiment that works and has kept working.

      Prior to having a family, I wasn’t nearly as scared. I was absolutely invincible. After having one? You bet your ass I’m scared and willing to protect them at all costs.

      I don’t think there’s any weakness in admitting that.

      Edit - also belief has nothing to do with religion in the context I’m using it here. To frame it another way: I have accepted that there is nothing that can be done to remove guns.

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        And your religion (or fear) has fooled you into thinking that having a gun helps keep you or anyone around you safe.

        It’s your binky. Your pacifier. Your bible you hug and fondle without understanding.