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   On 12/02/2024 20:23, Ahem A Rivet's Shot wrote:   
   > On 12 Feb 2024 19:10:53 GMT   
   > TimS  wrote:   
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   >> We don't actually give a flying fuck about that. There was never any   
   >> justification for these weapons to be in private hands anyway.   
   >   
   > 	Questionable justification for them to be in any hands IMHO.   
   >   
      
   I think what is happening in Ukraine fully justifies their existence and   
   use.  Because if the other side has them, you are going to be walked all   
   over unless you have them, too.   
      
   Unless you have access to the 'weapon shops of Isher' :-)   
      
      
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