[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

I think we all understand it quite clearly. The primary function of a gun is to kill. It has other functions, but killing is its primary one. As such, it is, by definition, an instrument of death. You might not actually ever USE it, to kill, or maim, or even scare anyone. But don't sit there self-righteously and lie and claim that isn't why guns exist. That is their function - regardless of whether or not you use it for that function.

An automobile's primary function is transporting from point A to point B. It can also kill, but that isn't its primary function. As such, it is not, by definition, an instrument of death.

Pretending that guns don't exist primarily for the purpose of causing damage/killing people/animals is insulting to thinking sentient beings who know better. Unless you're trying to lie to yourselves, to justify something that you feel guilty about if you couldn't justify it otherwise.

Oh please. Walk softly and carry a big stick, hoping not to have to use the big stick.