I meant in a broader sense. Getting pulled over with a rifle isn't as bad as getting pulled over with chemical weapons. Terrorists are starting to try less spectacular attacks in favor of the constant threat of shootings.
[Canada] second terrorist attack in last 48 hours
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I meant in a broader sense. Getting pulled over with a rifle isn't as bad as getting pulled over with chemical weapons. Terrorists are starting to try less spectacular attacks in favor of the constant threat of shootings.
Again, it raises some flags in Canada... but really, what are the odds one of these nutbars is gonna be pulled over or seen in the first place until he's ready to start shooting?
It's a serious threat and almost impossible to guard against. Definitely a much more realistic threat (evidently) than something involving bombs or chemical weapons. It's simply far easier to pull off.
HelenKeller
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damn muslinsWhat? People do bat an eye. This is Canada. People don't just go around carrying guns. If someone is carrying a gun, everyone is looking at them. This isn't America. Gun laws aren't very restrictive here, but you can't buy automatic weapons. People just don't feel the need to have guns "for protections" like in America. Most that have guns are hunters, have to protect livestock, or live in rural areas where there's a somewhat threat.
Would you feel like you needed protection if these incidents were on the rise? I certainly would.
Our Prime Minister has been very vocal against ISIS the past few month showing strong support for the US and it's allies. Some would say too vocal but I would prefer that we show some balls in what is a global problem instead of sitting on the fence.
Unfortunately the events of the past few days are going to call all that into question. I hope we stay the course now that this is hitting close to home. This is taking place at our national Parliment...it's a big deal.
How quickly can you run from the one spot to the next? It's fucked up that he made it into the building that's for sure. But then how many such things have happened at various government buildings lately... even the White House. Immediate response is a tricky thing.
Muslims want to rape Christians because they like their fair skin and blue eyes. In other words, Muslims don't like brown girls, their own kind. They like everything about America, except they want to fuck it up with Sharia Law.
They like dudes in denim too.
I wouldn't feel the need to carry a gun. More guns isn't the solution to a situation like this. That's how situations like VT, Sandy Hook, Aurora, and more. Or a former cop shooting someone over texting during a movie. I'd hate to see Canada become a place where guns are commonplace and even a few people take advantage of it.
I do believe police should be allowed to use more lethal force. I am not a fan of dogs being used. They don't know how to defend themselves from knives or other weapons. I was very pissed off when a police dog was killed here in Edmonton a while back when it was used to catch a car thief. Dogs can't be trained to react and defend against weapons. I'd rather they'd shoot the guy in the legs for fleeing the scene of a crime.
But if everyone has a gun on them, how do you know who might have bad intentions? Not everyone "acts suspiciously" before doing something. And if you wanted to engage the shooter, how do you know you wouldn't hit someone else with your shots? A lot of factors to come into play. I'd rather leave the protection of the people to the police and military when it's necessary in these events.
HelenKeller
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to be fair
that fucker WAS texting during a movie
that fucker WAS texting during a movie
Yeah guns don't really work that way.
And regarding only cops carrying them.. it's kinda scary how little mandated training they have. Most Canadian cops will shoot 50-100 (1 to 2 boxes) of ammo in a year, just to re-qualify. But anyway, this isn't really about guns. This is about a dangerous ideology.