Why am I so passionate about the right to keep and bear arms, and why do gun rights matter so much to me? It is because an attack on the right of self defense is an attack on the masculine principle, whose job it is to defend the family from harm. Assault rifles are essentially a metaphoric representation of the masculine principle of self-defense, and attempting to ban them is done to humiliate and emasculate what's left of the masculine principle in the West. When looked at from this viewpoint, it is imperative that we stand up for our right to self-defense as sovereign individuals, and not forfeit our defense to our slave masters instead.
To deny my right to self defense; my right to protect myself, my family, and my property from harm—is to deny my own masculinity and nature. The feminine principle is non-aggressive, while the masculine principle is defensive; predators seek to shame and guilt the masculine aspect in order to better prey upon the feminine aspect. If men refuse to let go of their masculinity and its metaphoric symbols (such as assault rifles), and stand firmly in their power, they will protect themselves, their families, and their properties from harm. This is a line in the sand that must be drawn, and as many American's rightly state, "you can have my guns when you pry them out of my cold, dead hands."
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I am female, don't own any guns, though I am well versed in their use, and am a pacifist by nature.
And yet, in large part, I agree with you.
We were, after all, assured that we had the right to protect ourselves, even from our own over-reaching government, although, unfortunately, I'm not certain that that is even possible.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I think that it is the principle and unwavering belief in one's right to self-defense that can prevent violence from ever occurring in the first place. If we stand true to our principles, we can, for the most part, avoid the necessity of their use. The word for "meek" in the "meek shall inherit the earth", literally means "is willing to use their weapons but do not need to because of their willingness to use them." I contend that it is therefore our willingness that ensures our safety. Be well.
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True, much as "Mutually Assured Destruction" was supposed to prevent the use of nuclear weapons by the major nuclear powers.
It has been true in my own life. After a particularly heinous series of crimes took place where I grew up, my mom signed me up for a self-defense course at Cal State L.A., and I believe that it was largely because of my willingness to use what I had learned, combined with the increase in my self-confidence after taking the course, that led to my never having to put what I learned into practice.
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Indeed, there's something to say about having confidence (not overconfidence/arrogance), and that preventing being preyed upon. Predators prefer going after weaker prey, even in the wild.
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Absolutely.
I was a marine biology major and spent years studying sharks, and one of the things that came through loud and clear in studying unprovoked attacks on humans is that, the minute you spot a shark, and it knows it has been spotted, your chances of attack have just plummeted.
They, like most predators, prefer surprise attacks, in their case usually from below and behind, because they want an easy kill.
Just by paying attention, in any number of possible scenarios, it can not only save your own life, but potentially someone else's as well.
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Fascinating! This definitely brings a whole new meaning to the importance of being self-aware, and thus aware of the world around us.
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Indeed it does, but then, that was the first thing I was ever taught about self-defense when I was a kid growing up.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Always leave yourself an out. Don't walk too close to buildings, etc.
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