THE SOLUTION FOR TERRORISM

[larudee@pacbell.net]

Brian,

I do not disagree with you.  However, as I said, all other functions are
subordinate to the killing/bodily damage function.  If this were not the
primary function, it would be ineffective as "insurance," which I think
is more accurately called security or defence.  Unfortunately, our view
of what constitutes defense can change with our state of mind.  That is
why I prefer to leave such matters to professionals charged with
performing this function, in which case the profession defines the terms
(of engagement) and controls the care and usage of the weapons in a
professional setting.  To me, that is appropriate for anything which is
by design as dangerous as a gun, and which cannot properly perform its
function unless it is in fact dangerous.

Paul Larudee

Brian Trout wrote:

> --- larudee@pacbell.net wrote:
> >...<snip>  I just want to
> > object to the comparison
> > between cars and guns.  The function of a gun
> > is to kill or at least
> > inflict bodily damage, and all other uses, such
> > as target practice,
> > collecting, etc., are subordinate to that
> > function.  This is not the
> > case with automobiles.
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> Although I go along with that to a point, I can't
> quite say I agree whole heartedly.
>
> You are right.  The primary use of a car has
> nothing to do with bringing bodily harm to
> anyone.
>
> And you are right that the case of the gun is
> different.  The function of a gun is lethal
> force... or is it??
>
> And be fair with me on this one...
>
> I look at gun ownership as something more like
> insurance.  I hope to God I never need it, but if
> I do, I wouldn't want to be without it.
>
> The object is to have the tools to protect if the
> need should arise.  I hope the need never does.
> Nonetheless, there are instances in our history,
> and these too are debatable, when an armed
> citizen may well have saved many lives by the use
> of a single bullet.
>
> I've said enough.  No further comments.  No
> disrespect or ill will intended.
>
> Be well.
>
> Brian T.
>
>
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