• Avid Amoeba
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    It shouldn’t be needed but if the state doesn’t protect, the community that has to live there should arm itself. At the very least to discourage physical attacks. As a bonus, conservative governments tend to spur into action when the “wrong” groups pickup arms.

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      I’ll never forget the group of African American protestors during George Floyd who were all armed to the teeth. So good.

      A reporter asked “why all the firearms, sir?”

      Ice cold response: “Why not?”

      Wish I could find the clip. It honestly felt like a live action clip from a boondocks episode.

      Edit: I believe it was the NFAC. or “Not Fucking Around Coalition.” God damn.

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      Isn’t that the actual purpose of the 2nd amendment? You are allowed a militia. So if one isn’t provided, make your own. Like when Black Panthers were protecting the right to vote.

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        Like when Black Panthers were protecting the right to vote.

        And suddenly Reagan became all about gun control around the same time.

        But I’m sure there’s no connection.