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In response to "If gun shops are essential you can make an argument for anything. -- nm" by Spawn

There was a fascinating psychologist on Bill Maher who said in a crisis, people resort to what they know. That is why so many gravitated to guns.

Posted by crash davis (aka crash davis) Apr 1 '20, 15:45

The reason stores are considered essential is politicians catering to that very vocal group.

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What DOESN'T cause that particular group to gravitate towards guns? - Cuzzin Todd Apr 1, 16:21 1
- yes, but the weird thing is that this is the greatest move towards them ever...more than Sandy Hook, more than the black man getting elected... -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 16:26
Also, you can't keep people cooped up forever. Things are going to blow, especially when the virus hits the rural areas hard. That's where food comes - jnine Apr 1, 15:56 2
- I had a guy tell me "Ammo will get me through the time of no money better than money will get me through the time of no ammo" -- nm - crash davis Apr 1, 15:59 1
  - The Fabulous Furry Freak Bros sure have changed, the must have gotten into meth -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 1, 16:23
Again, no different than the reason certain things are considered essential in the local groups elsewhere. You take rich white people away from their - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:51 4
- I'm not sure you quite understand what's going on there entirely. Most people, of all levels don't like being cooped up inside all the time. - . Apr 1, 16:06 3
  - (I'm not advocating that we close parks, I'm advocating that we apply the rules rationally and equally without favor for political party or socioecono - JackDawson Apr 1, 16:34
  - I understand it quite well, I don't think YOU are understanding or even care to understanding what OTHER humans needs or think simply because you've b - JackDawson Apr 1, 16:31 1
    - What the F? -- nm - . Apr 1, 17:47
(Sorry Obama?) -- nm - Reagen Apr 1, 15:51
"... and toilet paper." -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 15:51
As I said, they've got guns, and lawyers. -- nm - . Apr 1, 15:50 4
- I would watch a show called Guns and Lawyers -- nm - Bacon Apr 1, 15:52 3
  - *starts scribbling down the outline for a spec script* -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 16:08
  - The song is called Lawyers, Guns, and Money. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 15:55
  - Even if it's just a bunch of ripped lawyers talking about their workouts and reps? -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 15:55
There is a legal argument for guns being "essential" under the Heller decision, but as a matter of common sense, I think "essential" is where you find - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:50 4
- Right. There is sadly more legal precedent for guns being essential to the protection of home under the law than of anything else other than food and - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:53 3
  - Exactly. Every time I go back and read that damn decision, I loathe it even more. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 15:54 2
    - Good on you for reading it. Like listening to Trump, I'd rather just not. -- nm - JackDawson Apr 1, 15:55 1
      - If this litigation and appellate practice thing works out, I'm gonna do everything I can to get Heller overturned. - ReluctantCynic Apr 1, 16:05

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There was a fascinating psychologist on Bill Maher who said in a crisis, people resort to what they know. That is why so many gravitated to guns.

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