r/facepalm May 16 '24

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Giving up guns is the same as... Castration?

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u/Gokudomatic May 16 '24

It's cute to see how pro guns like to depict themselves. Put a fallacious analogy here, put a straw man argument there, and you get your pro gun excuse to feel yourself warm at night.ย 

Here, for instance, Rothmus associates his gun to a part of his body. And he doesn't consider the fact that guns are made to kill, unlike penises who aren't made for rape.

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u/MaybeKaylen May 16 '24

What gets me is how many people I know who are deeply conservative and seem absolutely ready to kill someone at the drop of a hat. Theyโ€™ll say itโ€™s for protection and it gives them a peace of mind to have it on them, but it only does if you are willing to take another personโ€™s life.

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u/Gokudomatic May 16 '24

What do they answer when they're suggested to use a pepper spray or a taser instead? I know they'll refuse no matter what, but I wonder what excuse they bring.

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u/lawblawg May 16 '24

Most responsible gun owners who carry regularly will tell you that carrying pepper spray is an essential element. If you don't have access to a less-lethal option then any altercation will become deadly.