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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (6 children)

Pretty simple problem to solve, get a conceal carry permit.

[–] [email protected] 43 points 8 months ago (2 children)

When the solution is "Vigilantism" you know the situation is fucked.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 39 points 8 months ago (4 children)

In civilized countries "self defense" means you might have to punch someone. "You should have an easy way to kill someone on you at all times, and keep it hidden so they don't know" is not self defense, but clear signs of a dystopia.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Especially when it causes law enforcement to become so paranoid of the citizens they're ostensibly meant to protect, that a mere hailstone landing on the car roof immediately causes them to believe they're being fired upon.

That just sounds like a terrible time for everyone involved.

At that point, you're basically turning the constabulary into soldiers.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (4 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 8 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (17 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (20 children)

You're the one touting strength through arms here...

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

You're talking about things like it's obvious they are just important as lives. Fucking disgusting

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (6 children)

That was in response to being robbed.

I think the phrase you're looking for is “defending yourself”.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago (60 children)

I don't live in a 3rd world country, so I guess I just don't understand the concept of needing to arm myself before leaving my house because I'm likely to need a deadly weapon while I go about my business.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 8 months ago (7 children)

Oops now everyone got guns and you get killed by some random. I'm sure judge dredd will save you. Try being more violent, violence solves all problem. It's self defense that mean it's right. Always remember, dead bodies tell no tales. Aim for the center of mass and always empty the mag to make sure there is only your side of the story left.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

in a country that has more firearms than people, certainly adding MORE firearms will resolve these issues!

[–] TheKMAP 20 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I prefer to reduce demand, instead. Everyday people who feel happy and safe don't feel the need to be violent.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (4 children)

lemmy is full of sissy pacifists but i upvoted you.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I once had someone get in my face and say, "Are you man enough to fight me?" I responded with "I'm man enough to find non-violent solutions to my problems." Why should someone be proud of the problem-resolution method of choice for 3-year-olds?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

there aren't always non-violent solutions. i accept that reality. it's nothing to be proud of, but i would be ashamed if i couldn't deal with that truth.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

You're correct, there aren't always non-violent solutions, but those are often due to people who insist on engaging in violence, whether it be invading another country or taking offense at someone pulling into their driveway.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

And this is why we have a term called "toxic masculinity".

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