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Guns, like drugs and money, are fleurs du mal of the archons. They yield the opposite of what they promise. But the moment you become aware of this, it reveals a fundamental aspect of human nature we don't much like to talk about -- because this awareness in itself doesn't make you want or need them any less.

Date: 2012-12-18 02:55 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] wlotus.livejournal.com
Quite true.

Date: 2012-12-18 04:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ziasummer.livejournal.com
I agree in many ways. There needs to do an awareness well beyond the average sense of self to owner and to operate a firearm...or take drugs...or even have a car.  the benefits can be healthy and benefit many or costly, unhealthy and deny resources that could be useful otherwise.

Date: 2012-12-18 05:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lassiter.livejournal.com
I think one issue revolves around perceived vs. actual needs. There are situations in which someone might well need guns, drugs, or money (why does this sound like a Warren Zevon song?). But to believe that one "needs" things that are not actually necessary, and may even be harmful in a given context leads to problems. There are situations where guns are simply inappropriate (elementary schools, maybe?) , drugs are counterproductive (piloting a plane, operating a lathe), and a large amount of money will get you mugged. Mere "wanting" (as in, I want a drink, or a toke, or a couple hundred dollars to buy a toy or a hunting rifle) is fine, but if one's sense of well-being is threatened with collapse if one doesn't have the guns, or the drugs, or (excess) money, then we tend to see a lot of acting out and justifications.
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