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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think this discussion boils down to a few basic philosophies.

1) Should the government be restricting access to something (anything really) that CAN be used irresponsibliy even though with proper training it WOULD be used properly.
2) It sounds cliche but the old saying that "Guns don't kill people, people kill people" is pretty central to the argument here.

I think a lot of people would rather the government remove the ability of irresponisble people causing harm to others at the expense of the responsible. Others would rather not. I guess it is a fundamental difference of opinion. Neither side is probably right or wrong totally.

You are absolutely right.

It is also probably so deeply ingrained from childhood depending on your upbringing, moral and ethical values and experiences that it's extremely difficult to change.

I guess the fundamental question is "Who's bears the responsibility of your personal protection?"

How you answer that pretty much answers the entire debate.