• capital@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    In civilized countries “self defense” means you might have to punch someone.

    My back is fucked and have an 80% rating from the VA. I’m not getting into fist fights anymore.

    If someone gets blown away stealing shit, the world has become a better place, frankly.

    • CileTheSane@lemmy.ca
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      2 months ago

      “Property is more valuable than human lives.”
      A statement from a person in a developed country apparently…

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        2 months ago

        “The strong should be allowed to do whatever they want to the weak” A statement from a person in a developed country apparently…

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            2 months ago

            And without one, the stronger will always prevail over the weak. I can’t believe I need to spell this out.

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                2 months ago

                Me.

                And my wife, and daughter. People that, without the use of arms, will always be the weaker given it’s usually men who commit these crimes.

                You’re missing the point - this tool takes physical strength out of the equation for self defense purposes and you’re acting like it’s a bad thing.

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                  2 months ago

                  Ah, so what you mean is that it’s okay for the strong to take advantage of the weak when you’re the strong one.

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                    2 months ago

                    Please define “take advantage of” in your comment. The entirety of my comments here have been in a self defense context. I don’t see how my owning and carrying a gun means I’m “taking advantage of” anyone.

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          2 months ago

          You’re talking about things like it’s obvious they are just important as lives. Fucking disgusting

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            2 months ago

            You’re expecting me to value people who steal shit.

            And before this goes in a disingenuous direction, no, I don’t mean stealing bread from a damn grocery store.