sv_libertarian
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when I got into another argument with uber liberals over *gasp* guns!!!
Here is the original context... http://olyblog.net/something-mike-said-elsewhere#comment-53647
Per the CDC, 30,694 firearms related deaths out of a population of 296,507,061 for all purposes, muder, suicide, legal intervention (self defense, LEO) etc...
All motor vehicle related deaths, 45,520 out of the same population.
In 2003 there were 231 million motor vehicles in the United States
There are between 238-276 million firearms in the United States
I own guns. I do not own a car. Rick, you do not own guns. You have stated you own a car. It seems per the statistics it is more likely you will be the cause of someone's death than I will be.
It is a question of social acceptance of the averse effects of owning something. Few would take a ban on possession of an automobile in Olympia seriously.
Like any item capable of inflicting harm or death the key to reducing their harm while maximizing the usefullness society gains from the item is responsible use. Sadly one cannot legislate responsibility. One can however educate.
In the meantime, please keep away from me in your car. With that vehicle you pose a greater threat to the safety of society than I do with my gun.
when I got into another argument with uber liberals over *gasp* guns!!!
Here is the original context... http://olyblog.net/something-mike-said-elsewhere#comment-53647
Per the CDC, 30,694 firearms related deaths out of a population of 296,507,061 for all purposes, muder, suicide, legal intervention (self defense, LEO) etc...
All motor vehicle related deaths, 45,520 out of the same population.
In 2003 there were 231 million motor vehicles in the United States
There are between 238-276 million firearms in the United States
I own guns. I do not own a car. Rick, you do not own guns. You have stated you own a car. It seems per the statistics it is more likely you will be the cause of someone's death than I will be.
It is a question of social acceptance of the averse effects of owning something. Few would take a ban on possession of an automobile in Olympia seriously.
Like any item capable of inflicting harm or death the key to reducing their harm while maximizing the usefullness society gains from the item is responsible use. Sadly one cannot legislate responsibility. One can however educate.
In the meantime, please keep away from me in your car. With that vehicle you pose a greater threat to the safety of society than I do with my gun.