Quote Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla
Quote Originally Posted by WillburForce
I'm from Britain and I just find it baffling that guns are allowed (not incl hunting weapons) in America.

We had a massacre in Scotland (some twat with a licensed handgun killed a load of kids and teachers). So what do they do? Ban them. Whats happened since? No more massacres.

We still have gun problems - especially in London, but this is mainly amonst the criminals themselves. And it is serious news when someone is shot here.

The defence about needing a gun for protection is just bs. Defend against what? Guns???!!!???

I don't need a gun, because no-one else has one. I know if I get burgled or get involved in a fight or whatever I'm not gonna get shot. I have a cricket-bat for protection at home and thats it.

And unlike alot of Americans I don't live in constant fear. And I live in one of the biggest cities in the world.
Excellent argument. You don't understand gun ownership therefore it is illogical.

Still ignores the fact that Americans need guns. Maybe the British don't want to cling to the idea that they should intrinsically be allowed to overthrow an unjust gov't, but American's aren't British. We overthrew and unjust gov't to make that distinction.

Sure, it might be largely symbolic and get us into a lot of deep shit, but I still have a better chance against the machine when I've got my rifle.
I understand Americans need guns. Because they're pussies and can't fight fair