white avenger
white avenger
I am in no way trying to sound condescending when I say this, but, to use a simile we can all recognize, suddenly giving people the kind of access to guns that we have in the United States would be just as imprudent, and potentially disastrous, as Buffy was when she activated all of the Potentials in the world with no warning of what was about to happen, or guidance in how, when, and why to use the powers that they suddenly possessed. I'm in no way saying that every American, or even every gun owner, is responsible and mature enough to handle the responsibility that comes with gun ownership, because, obviously, they aren't, but the vast majority of gun owners are. They grew up with guns, have been properly trained in their safe handling, and are aware and respectful of the laws concerning their ownership. To the best of my knowledge, no other country in the world has those conditions. Without training, supervision, and guidance, there would simply be too great a risk.
If proper training were provided, including facilities where potential gun owners could come and familiarize themselves with the proper safe handling, care, and use of their guns, I think that it would work out pretty well the majority of the time, though, obviously, there would be some exceptions.
Washburne
I didn't take it as condescending.
