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 Originally Posted by boost
Ah, ok, thanks for clarifying.
Presumably you don't think I should be allowed to have a fully functioning (armed) tank, armed fighter jet, nuclear bomb, etc. If so, I agree, but I'm also not sure how we're drawing the line in which military/law enforcement armaments we should be entitled to also have.
Whatever the reasons we claim that it's OK for the military to own whatever weaponry, apply that logic to everyone.
I.e. if it's because military personnel are highly trained, well... anyone can be trained.
If it's because the military does rigorous background checks and various training and evaluations of an individuals trustworthiness and ability to remain calm under pressure, then OK... make that same standard a requirement for everyone.
Basically, the military doesn't just put anyone in a pilot seat of a fighter jet. Whatever their criteria are to choose whom is suited can be applied to anyone, whether or not they're enlisted.
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