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In response to "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. " by crash davis

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

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Apr 1 '20, 15:50

it.

I might still go out and buy a pistol and maybe another shotgun. If things get really bad, local law enforcement may not be able to respond quickly. And there is a stalker out there still targeting me -- who could be released any day now.

But if I was back on the farm, you're damn right I'd be making sure I was in good shape with weapons and ammunition. In really bad times, the county sheriff might not be able to get to me at all.

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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 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

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