On: Mental illness, mass shootings, and the politics o...

[multjoy]

So realistically the actual need for a large capacity magazine is zero?

[cebert → multjoy]

I think part of the intention of the Second Amendment is to have a well-armed population that has the capability to push back against a government that has overstepped. Five or ten rounds isn’t going to help much there.

[magicalhippo → multjoy]

The need for a magazine is close to zero, but if you need one, you probably need, or would have a significantly improved outcome with, a 10+ magazine.

[Rebelgecko → multjoy]

The number of people who have used 10+ round magazines for self defense is greater than zero.

[multjoy → Rebelgecko]

Used, or needed?

[Rebelgecko → multjoy]

Both

[pirate787 → multjoy]

Who cares? It is a foundational human right. I don't have to prove my "need" for freedom of religion or speech, or right to bear arms.

[ahtihn → pirate787]

Why is it a foundational human right? Who decides that? It seems to me that a lot of people disagree.

Human rights only exist because enough people believe in them. All of them, including free speech are up for debate and constantly need to be defended.

[ahh → multjoy]

I don't know anyone whose house has burned down. Should I cancel my home insurance?