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Why do so many Americans love their guns?

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Roughrider40
There are a lot of undesirables in my state. If my house is going to be robbed, I want to be in a position to shoot them dead. That simple.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
Why not call the police?
Roughrider40
Compare the speed of a bullet with the speed of police that are very slow. Consider the judges that let the crooks go without any real punishment.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
You just want to shoot someone. Burglars don't need to be killed do they?
Roughrider40
Burglars often have weapons. They bring a weapon so they do not get caught. I will have control of my house. I pity any burglar that picks my house. They have choices.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
So do you...unlawful killing is a crime.
Roughrider40
Florida Law. Become familiar with it in case you want to rob me. You will be dead and I only need to do a police report :)
Roughrider40
And furthermore, do you think stepping on my property is not a crime. You sound like an uninformed criminal.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
Is death justice?
Roughrider40
I don't serve justice. I protect my property. You really have no clue whatsoever. My neighbor had someone try to enter in the garage door. I cornered him with my handgun until the police got there 18 minutes later. He had a family and no weapons. The crook was a 2 time offender. Whose life is more valuable? Bad people should die, good people should not. I wonder what you are.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
He had no weapons, so did you need one?
Roughrider40
If I did not have one, that family could have been dead. Or do you want to talk about the home invasions where people without weapons are shot by the crooks that you defend?
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
I am not defending crooks. I am saying innocent people and children are killed because of Americas lack of meaningful gun control. The facts are with me.
Roughrider40
You arguement with me was that I should not shoot a burgler and wait for cops. You question was why do Americans love guns. I love guns because it adds safety to me and my property. If you are really concerned about gun control, why don't you spend your energy on that. I too, support gun control. I agree with background checks and all that stuff.
Mikemcneil · 61-69, M
There is no need for anyone to own an assault weapon. How many innocent neighbours have been killed, or guns used against their owners by burglars. It just makes sense to me. I agree your police are useless.
Roughrider40
I am also agains assault weapons except for special police teams and the military. The crooks, and the IRS should not have them. They should be jailed for a long time.
18EXP11
Actually, they do.
18EXP11
yup.