• TheHighRoad@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    Which is why everyone should be prepared for them to inflict physical violence upon us, because it’s coming either way.

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      2 hours ago

      People keep saying stuff like this, but there’s basically nothing that will turn me into a violent person outside of defending myself in the moment. I don’t own weapons and I don’t want to own them. I’d actually probably rather die than fight through that kind of a world.

      I’m prepared for insults and scolding but it’s true for me and many people. No amount of people saying “buy guns” is going to change me. And I suspect most people are like this.

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        26 minutes ago

        I’m right there with you, but there are many ways to prepare without resorting to participating. I think the mental preparation is the key, because it’s tough to stay home on election day when doing so is akin to putting the barrel against your own head.

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        2 hours ago

        TBF, this particular person didn’t say buy guy, they said be ready for them to inflict physical violence, and honestly, it’s reasonably likely. Maybe not on you, or me, but surely for many and it’ll be quite visible.