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One thing I notice when I passed through the States, is that you are constantly being bombarded with advertising, subliminal messaging, NLP. Trying to sell you something, or mold the way you think.

(The fact that a large proportion of Americans seem to think they have a "right" to bear arms shows that more than just the government and military that are fucked.)



What's wrong with the right to bear arms?


Dead people that is what is wrong with it.


Is that your only gripe? In Norway civilians outgun the government 16:1. It's a lot more complicated than simple possession.


is dead people my only gripe? Surely you cannot be serious.

Guns in Norway are for hunting and require a license. And far less people own a gun there compared to the US.


I don't think completely abolishing civilians guns is the right answer. However, they should be VERY tightly regulated, and open carry should be abolished for sure. I'm okay with having a low caliber rifle in your house, locked away for intrusion/intimidation purposes in case of robbery.

Right now it's pretty crazy though. My American uncle has so many fucking guns that could blow holes in your chest, and I think that's wrong.

> is dead people my only gripe? Surely you cannot be serious.

Drop your attitude. If you have a point, make it. Nobody here is a mind reader.




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