Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Does owning a firearm make an individual a pre-criminal? [View all]spin
(17,493 posts)to feel superior to those who own such weapons.
I'm not sure why they need to feel superior and how making such an immature insult would accomplish this, but since the penis size insult is so common it must satisfy some need. If it makes them feel better that's fine with me.
The penis size insult is not just reserved for gun owners. Males who own large pickup trucks also often get the same insult as do male motorcyclists who own extremely powerful bikes and even men who drive large cars.
Perhaps the reason that I find such insults hard to understand is that I personally have no desire or need to feel superior to anyone else. I realize that people have different interests than mine and that doesn't make them either superior or inferior to me. Perhaps that's one of the main reasons I always try my best to be respectful and polite to others.
I can only wish that those who wish to degrade those like me who own firearms would come up with some new and more creative insults as the old ones they often use are trite and well worn.
Insults never bother me anyhow as I feel that they merely show that I am winning the debate,