Thursday, June 16, 2016

j reacts to simplistic, binary narratives around gun control

ugh.

i'll make it really simple for you.

yes, i support gun control laws.

no, i don't think that gun control laws will prevent mass shooting sprees.

so, why do i support gun control laws? because i think it's a useful tool for law enforcement. you might want to look around at countries that have gun control laws and see what they're actually used for. it's not to stop crazy people from shooting up public places.

and, what do i think will stop mass shooting sprees? lots and lots of public tax money on social services for integrative purposes.

otherwise? if you want to live in the jungle, you need to get used to fending off the tigers.

that is: if you don't want a government, then you really should buy a gun. you're probably going to need it.

the problem is thinking you can not have a government and not need to protect yourself. you can pick one or the other. you can't have both.

fuck nietzsche. fuck foucault. read hobbes. or, watch game of thrones. this is the world that the reagan revolution has left you with. everybody is out to get everybody else.

eat or be eaten.

or start a revolution...

laws to restrict the supply of guns?

it's a band-aid. a band-aid on a giant, gaping flesh wound.