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Do you think it is barbaric for people to hit, punch and kick each other when it is more modern and sophisticated to use a gun?

No more ugly bruises, black eyes or bloody noses.

Posted - November 13, 2021

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  • 16240
    Boxing is a much better sport than hunting.
      November 13, 2021 3:04 AM MST
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  • 2217
    You should see some of the medieval tortures.
      November 13, 2021 3:29 AM MST
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  • 1919
    Oh sure no why bother with bruises and black eyes when you can just blow someone's head off, much more civilized. :)
      November 13, 2021 3:36 AM MST
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  • 19942
    And faster.
      November 13, 2021 6:56 AM MST
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  • 2967
    It is not only barbaric but, uncivilized and unnecessary.  It is lack of self control, lack of love for your fellow man and for yourself. 
      November 13, 2021 5:06 AM MST
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  • 19942
    I doubt it is all due to everyone being cooped up for almost two years due to Covid, but I'm finding that people are much less civil towards one another now that we're out and about.  The smallest courtesies seem to be too difficult for a lot of folks these days.  Tempers are short, fuses are shorter.  On the roads, drivers are less courteous, take more chances changing lanes with insufficient room, go from the far left lane over three other lanes to exit, get into more arguments over parking spots, etc.  It's as though we've forgotten that we are not the most important person on the planet and are "entitled" to what we want when we want it without considering anyone else.  
      November 13, 2021 7:05 AM MST
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  • 32666
    Depends on purpose.  

    Sport...boxing/MMA/wrestling vs hunting. We do not hunt people so no guns.

    Self defense....I would prefer a gun. 

    I do not purposefully harm people so if I am forced to it would be in self defense.
      November 13, 2021 5:20 AM MST
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  • 10042
    I think violence is barbaric.
      November 13, 2021 8:17 AM MST
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  • 44232
    Not a UFC fan, eh?
      November 13, 2021 10:46 AM MST
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  • 13395
    Not I, no sir.
      November 13, 2021 11:15 AM MST
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  • 10515
    Well we have a saying on Vancouver Island which is - never bring a punch or kick to a gun fight. So I don't think it is barbaric to shoot someone that wants to kill you or your loved ones. As far as the punching and kicking goes I'm thinking about that song Coward Of The County. Sometimes you have to punch and kick to protect yourself or a loved one and the only way that is barbaric is if you target someone's family jewels. Cheers and happy weekend! 
      November 13, 2021 11:25 AM MST
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  • 44232
    A swift one in the nuts ends that fight faster.
      November 13, 2021 3:38 PM MST
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