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Originally Posted by Gnostic Christian Bishop
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Originally Posted by Gonzo
I appreciate the sentiment that oppressed classes should be able to protect themselves. I'm not so sure how under threat that is, but I do find it unsettling that mental illness disqualifies a person from getting a gun but not toxic political ideology. I personally support disarming the government much more than I support disarming citizens unless they've been convicted of a violent crime (not out of self-defense, etc).
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How long do you think the U.S. would stand if it did not have a standing army?
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DL
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I think global initiatives against war and promoting education should be top priority followed by dealing with exponential population growth and climate change; in terms of global policy. Obviously a lot of us are concerned and putting our best foot forward, but many people are not. I don't suggest we give up our military entirely, just that humanity evolves past the primitive belief of exceptionally superior groups and xenophobia. This line of thinking is like peeling an onion, positively, but these are ideals I think we should and can continue to work towards for the benefit of collective humanity. Some people are stubborn and narrow minded in the sense of thinking war can put an end to war. These people should no longer be produced by our institutions.