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Old 08-21-2002, 04:04 AM   #99
jaguar
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Um...tell you what. Find an example of a non-despotic regime committing genocide, and then we'll talk. :-) I kind of think despotic power (absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; tyrannical; arbitrary) is a prerequisite to committing genocide.
You love reiterating my points don't you?

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Gun prohibition is quite naturally a subject that enflames emotions, both on the part of the people who wish to disarm others, as well as the people whom they wish to disarm. Because of this, I do my best to try to keep the debate on-point and with as little vitriol as possible.
Unlike the not-so urbane guerrilla. I have to admit I’m coming round on this issue. In the end I think it depends if you want a big government or not, or at least the degree of government control. In the end I think the basis of my opinion is that I don't like the majority having power, on the whole they are stupid, myopic and apathetic. Doesn't mean its no the best system but...
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