Slideman's Comments

re: ... if you were a woman, then you would appreciate guns as an equalizer....

I'm an average post-middle-aged man. Thus about 1/4 of the population could beat me to death barehanded. Worse, a person intending violence to me would likely add a tool to increase the odds in their favor - knife, bat, club, hammer, golf club ... the list of murder weapons is very, very long.

I cherish my equalizers. I hate to see bullies and bad guys win even if it is not me as their victim and, even if they are operating under the color of corrupt politicians. I feel it is a social responsibility to stop violent people and unarmed citizens are socially irresponsible.