[Mr K]

Originally Posted by Chris

I see a few people making hay with that sentiment today, but the truth is, that view is implicit in everyone who believes in widespread private gun ownership in America. Much as we believe we should be allowed to own and drive private cars, despite knowing people will die in road accidents.

(I don’t equate the two myself, but it’s usefully illustrative of a mindset we find hard to understand in this country).

Cars aren't designed to kill. Guns are.