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In reply to the discussion: Do women have the right to self-defense even if the chosen means of defense is a gun? [View all]Straw Man
(6,613 posts)53. The thing is ...
... that frequently women who do "get the freak out" of abusive relationships are subsequently stalked and beaten or killed by their ex-partners. Do you think these women should be allowed to arm themselves in their own defense? I do.
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Do women have the right to self-defense even if the chosen means of defense is a gun? [View all]
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
OP
"No self respecting gunner is confused about the answer to that question."
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#13
Protestations notwithstanding, your question couldn't have been more fairly stated. nt
NYC_SKP
Dec 2014
#14
I agree. Perhaps even a system in the event the family is not present. Obviously this would include
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#39
i know we don't see eye-to-eye on much of this but thank-you for contributing to the thread.
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#42
Do black men have the right to self-defense even if the chosen means of defense is a gun?
NYC_SKP
Dec 2014
#15
The ability to self-defend is a Civil Right we all possess, a natural and inalienable right.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2014
#5
In a society where guns are available as tools of self defense, then Yes!
Starboard Tack
Dec 2014
#58
Good position, but your justification works for the mentally ill as well.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#61