Doesn't the government do a magnificent job of protecting us?
2007-12-06 09:38:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I have a right to self-defense. A police officer cannot defend me. He can only apprehend someone who committed a crime.
Also, the fact is that we also need protection from the government.
2007-12-06 09:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a joke, right? Without the right to guns, we are at the mercy of those choose to be predators of society.For the conspiracy minded out there; without guns in private hands, we are at the mercy of the same government that "protects" us. There has never been a gun law that affected a criminal. Why would they suddenly become law abiding on this one thing? This nation was created with privately owned guns, and will continue to be protected by them.
2007-12-06 18:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We need guns to ensure the government keeps protecting us. We are a government of the people and the 2nd amendment keeps us that way.
2007-12-06 17:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We need guns in case the government decides to not protect us or oppress us.
2007-12-06 17:44:45 · answer #4 · answered by archy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not "need" my guns ... I like to have them and want more! My guns are necessary equipment for the sports I enjoy, target shooting and hunting.
I don't need my golf clubs either ... but if I want to golf I should have them.
I don't truly "need" my pickup truck, but it is my preference to own one.
I don't "need" my computer, laptop, color tv, dvd player, or motorcycle either, but they help me do things that bring me pleasure.
I've owned guns for more than 30 years, and in all of those years ... I've never fired a shot in anger, I guess I'm probably good for another 30 years or so ... and I fully expect to die of natural causes without ever firing a shot in anger.
Do I need guns? NO! Do I like owning guns and using them in competition? YES! Do I need to hunt? NO! Do I prefer the taste of wild game over store bought meat? YES!
2007-12-06 20:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by ornery and mean 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people hune, some people keep arms for protection, unless a police officer lives with you they cannot protect you 24/7, i have mine for protection and will only use them in self defense.
2007-12-06 17:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not even the governments job to protect us.
2007-12-06 17:41:20 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Americans need guns in order to ensure that
1. the murder rate stays up, so that the police can keep their jobs secure
2. people remain afraid of terrorism, so that the government can wage wars in other countries
3. the gun dealers can make more profits.
2007-12-06 18:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's nice to know that if someone breaks into my home, I can protect myself. My gun is nearby for protection. I will not risk being without one.
2007-12-06 17:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So we can protect ourself> From the criminals as the Gov won't protect us look at the Borders>I depend on no 1 but myself> If you want the Gov than good luck>
2007-12-06 17:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋