• capital@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    In civilized countries “self defense” means you might have to punch someone.

    My back is fucked and have an 80% rating from the VA. I’m not getting into fist fights anymore.

    If someone gets blown away stealing shit, the world has become a better place, frankly.

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      2 hours ago

      “Property is more valuable than human lives.”
      A statement from a person in a developed country apparently…

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        2 hours ago

        “The strong should be allowed to do whatever they want to the weak” A statement from a person in a developed country apparently…

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            31 minutes ago

            There are a lot of disingenuous replies in this comment section but I’ll just go on explaining as if you actually don’t understand.

            The rating comment was meant to demonstrate that I am not at my peak physical condition and am more vulnerable than my outward appearance portrays.

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            1 hour ago

            Uh, no. There are quite a lot of laws governing when deadly force is allowed which vary by country and state. I’m quite sure none of them allow it when someone “bothers you”.

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              56 minutes ago

              There’s also laws governing what constitutes theft. Your entire argument about needing a gun is dependent on people not following the law.

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                52 minutes ago

                Yeah the people stealing shit are… different people and not me?

                What is your point?

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                  40 minutes ago

                  The people with guns are different people and not me. Why should I trust them?

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                    35 minutes ago

                    I mean, I don’t require your trust.

                    But consider the consequences if I misuse my gun. They’re quite a lot more serious than those caught stealing.

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            1 hour ago

            And without one, the stronger will always prevail over the weak. I can’t believe I need to spell this out.

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                1 hour ago

                Me.

                And my wife, and daughter. People that, without the use of arms, will always be the weaker given it’s usually men who commit these crimes.

                You’re missing the point - this tool takes physical strength out of the equation for self defense purposes and you’re acting like it’s a bad thing.

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                  1 hour ago

                  Ah, so what you mean is that it’s okay for the strong to take advantage of the weak when you’re the strong one.

                  • capital@lemmy.world
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                    1 hour ago

                    Please define “take advantage of” in your comment. The entirety of my comments here have been in a self defense context. I don’t see how my owning and carrying a gun means I’m “taking advantage of” anyone.

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          2 hours ago

          Try “A government should take care of its citizens.”