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Willie Sutton · January 1, 2013, 07:57 PM

I think one of the most fascinating things about Ayn Rand was her inability to conclusively state her position on Gun Control.

I'm not sure that I would agree with the proposition that she was unable: She more accurately simply didn't bother as it was not germane to her broader arguments. Although she used "guns" as a metaphor for force, she did not see life thru the 2nd Amendment prism as we do.

Lot's of overlap between those who study Objectivism and those who study 2nd Amendment issues, in any case. It's refreshing to find others of the same bent here.

Willie

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January 1, 2013, 07:57 PM	#9
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	I think one of the most fascinating things about Ayn Rand was her inability to conclusively state her position on Gun Control. I'm not sure that I would agree with the proposition that she was unable: She more accurately simply didn't bother as it was not germane to her broader arguments. Although she used "guns" as a metaphor for force, she did not see life thru the 2nd Amendment prism as we do. Lot's of overlap between those who study Objectivism and those who study 2nd Amendment issues, in any case. It's refreshing to find others of the same bent here. Willie .