What if a Democrat who is liberal and everything, and who's political beliefs are those of a Democrat, owned a gun for protection? Is that acceptable?
2007-01-14 14:45:43 · 21 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not a republican or democrat but I have a gun because I have the sense to want to protect myself and my family from harm.
2007-01-14 14:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Of course it is acceptable. Store/restaurant/bar owners often have guns for protection, and I am sure that some of them are Democrats. I'm more than certain that some liberal homeowners own guns for protection as well.
Let's face it: There are Liberal/Democratic criminals, too. I'm sure some of them own guns.
2007-01-14 22:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is no. The second answer, in my opinion, is that it okay for anyone to own a gun as long as they learn the dangers and responsibilities (like keeping it in a safe place from children for example) that go along with owning one or more. If someone barges into your home and threatens to kill you, would you rather have a kitchen knife or a gun to defend yourself (especially when taking into consideration all the home invasions and older people getting mugged or beaten to death)? If you look at crime statistics, I am willing to bet that you will find that the most crimes that are committed with guns are used by people who do not legally own them - the guns are either smuggled or stolen by these particular individuals.
2007-01-14 23:00:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be a democrat and still support some republican policies. And you can support some republicans. The groups aren't very strict unless you interpret them to be. A lot of democrats probably own guns for hunting reasons, too.
2007-01-14 22:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Moi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No the Democrat party can not toss you out for owning a gun. One of my friends is a very liberal African American woman who belongs to the NRA. I am conservative and we joke allot that the NRA must not know she's a black democrat.
2007-01-14 22:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are different ,I consider my views to be mostly democratic,however I have some reps view's ,gun control I agree with the republican's on this one.My thought is no one should have gun's ,but since some people do then everyone should.
2007-01-14 22:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by bradship4u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the Democrat doesn't try and stop others from having weapons. I just have a problem with "special" people who want to be exceptions.
2007-01-14 22:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I voted for Bush and have 32 guns, but none are automatic.
Anyone who says you can't have a gun to protect yourself probably wants you to be helpless when he attacks...
2007-01-14 23:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope -- gun ownership is one of the rights protected by the Bill of Rights. No political parties involved here.
2007-01-14 22:49:20 · answer #9 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
lots of democrats own guns; lots of republicans don't own guns - both are totally acceptable
2007-01-14 22:48:01 · answer #10 · answered by jdphd 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋