• Nalivai@lemmy.world
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    And just like that, we went complete route from “without guns we can’t fight fascism” to “guns are actually completely useless in fighting fascism” in two comments.

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      US - 1765 to 1784

      EU - 1939 to 1945

      Vietnam - 1955 to 1975

      Yes, I’m aware that only one of these cases was literal fascism.

      You can see my other comment in this chain, but firearms are the “last stand” tools to fight oppression. We’re in the midst of a particularly sensitive stage and, in my opinion, haven’t crossed the “tipping point” where a violent response would be wise or justified.