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Every self-respecting Democrat or leftist who cares about themselves or their family should own a firearm and know how to properly and safely use it.
We're entering a time where it may be critical that you need to defend yourself. It is not out of the realm of possibility that you or your family may be targeted in the not distant future for your political leanings.
We all know that the Republicans have guns because they never shut the fuck up about them, and we also know that in their wildest wet dreams Trump will let them run the streets gunning down anyone who is isn't white or anyone who voted Democrat.
They have guns, they know how to use them, how are you going to defend yourself when they come for you?

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[–] AstridWipenaugh 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm waaaaaaay more likely to kill myself with a gun than use it for defense. It would put a gun within arms reach of my children, even if it's locked away. Most people do not need guns.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

100% agree on both points. Most of the population shouldn't handle a gun. Me included. More people need to be willing to say that about themselves.