San Francisco and guns

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Otherwise, I agree. Lani and I have argued over this because I won't let her keep guns in the house (I don't have a problem with guns, I just think the risk of keeping guns in private homes outweighs the unlikely benefits) .

This is my opinon as well. I don't care if others keep guns. I just don't want them in my house. It's more likely to be used against you rather than you using it against anyone else. And I have a child in my home, no matter what locks, security you put on one - kids will figure out a way if they really want to. And in all honesty - I'm not sure I could actually shoot someone anyway, not that I'm not an excellent shot, killing somone is another matter entirely.

I grew up in a rural area where everyone had guns. My Jr. High even offered Hunters Safety as an elective class. I have no problem with sport shooting and hunting. I just don't think I need to have one in my house. But I do think that if others feel the need, then they do have the right. And no matter what you do, criminials will have guns and get more.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Looting party to SF, anyone? It's going to be much safer soon to break into houses and rob people.

Watching what happens in a disaster, I'm not likely to give up my gun. My husband and I talked about the disaster zones, and we decided the guns would be part of the disaster kit. Bad guys got 'em, I just want to even the odds.

Bad things happen when people get scared. Giving power to the gov't is only one of those bad things. The problem is, it's difficult to take back that power when you realize what you just did.

Gah. I think I want to buy my own private island.