Gun debate

[Emerge]

Originally Posted by MadMax

I pray that I never have to use lethal force against someone; but if they threaten me, my family or my property, I sure as hell will have the ability do defend all of the above. The bad guys may not have any intent on harming any of us, but how do you know that? I'd rather not hope that the odds being in my favor, I'd rather ensure they are!

I can certainly appreciate this train of thought even if I don't personally adopt it.

Originally Posted by Gideon

Yeah, fear the police and goverment, that's an awesome idea.

Given the possiblity of error in courts of law, that is the stupidest idea ever. How many appeals will someone be given? None? So we possibly sacrifice innocent citizens in an attempt to deter the criminals and trash of this country to act like civilized people?

I think he was talking about people who are actually guilty as opposed to people who have been convicted. In my mind, if there was a stiffer punishment it would only make sense to make the burden of proof to be more substantial as well.