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It's satire. And it made me laugh because it was done so well.
I'm aware it was satire. They're still an asshole. What's your point?
I don't know why you're saying they're an asshole. Do you not like them for some reason besides writing a satirical comment? Is Jonathan Swift an asshole for writing A Modest Proposal?
The user they replied to had a legitimate concern for their safety and took steps that allowed them protect themselves in some possible scenarios. Why the fuck would anyone mock that?
Assholes. Assholes would.
I empathize with their safety concern, but I reject the assertion that carrying a gun makes anyone safer. I think it increases the chances of someone getting shot, including the carrier.
I guess because of this, I didn't interpret the satirical comment as straight-up mockery.
Suppose I said I always carry a katana for protection on the subway. It's outlandish — you'd be within your rights to make a little fun of my solution! It doesn't invalidate the real safety issues and unacceptable violence that do exist.
Just trying to explain my interpretation of this comment thread. You're free to have your own opinion :)
There's plenty of accounts of cyclists getting attacked by drivers who stop their car in front of them, get out of their truck, and physically assault them from unprovoked road rage. Having a concealed carry pistol would absolutely put a stop to that. And guns don't just go off on their own, especially when in a holster.
Not really, because in a subway you'd generally have other people around to help fight off someone going nuts. Plus, swords are cumbersome and very obvious to carry around, unlike a concealed pistol
Being able to defend yourself from a nutjob with a >2000lb vehicle that you can't run away from is "unacceptable"? That's fucked up. Leave that accusation for the road-ragers, not people trying to ride their bike in peace.