• InputZero@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    You realize that if the fascists come to your door a gun won’t save your life. Hell it’s the fascist who are going to come for your guns. People have said the Democrats are going to do it for decades and there are still more guns than people in the US. The fascists will have dozens of rifles, an armoured personnel carrier, and dozens more personnel, ready and willing to be deployed once they get into a fire fight. They will have professional training whereas you will have Call Of Duty.

    • Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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      3 days ago

      You raise a valid point.

      The solution to the problem you describe is through exercise of Article I, section 8, clauses 15 and 16. Congress could and should mandate additional training on those people described in 10 USC 246, for the specific purpose of recognizing and engaging fascist “insurrection”.

      The several states have similar powers, and could act independently from Congress to do the same.

      The solution to the problem you describe is certainly not “lay down arms in the face of the enemy”.

    • infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net
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      3 days ago

      Have you ever actually encountered a gun owner who was under the impression that they’d be able to fend off a military force with their single rifle?

      Like seriously, think for a moment. Be honest with yourself. Have you ever actually derailed someone with that stupid fucking question?

      • sad_detective_man@leminal.space
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        3 days ago

        well 🤓 it worked on reddit when I was surrounded by high iq people who also agreed with me so I can’t imagine why it would be detached from reality

    • Jax@sh.itjust.works
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      3 days ago

      Shrugs I’d rather choose to fight and die than piss myself in a corner crying about how hard it is.