Want v. Need

Peeps...
There is a difference between want and need in our society.
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And the firearms control issue illustrates this perfectly.
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I feel like a jerk saying that at least one teacher in Newtown should have been able to bear a concealed weapon.  It's not something I want, but it obviously is something that was needed.
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I don't want teachers to have weapons... I don't want anyone to have weapons.... but this isn't a wish for "world peace" at a beauty pageant.
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Until we can control the mentally ill, and the sociopaths, and the criminals... we need to arm ourselves.
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This is an imperfect, flawed society.  You have to deal with reailty, and take responsibility for your needs rather than wish them away, or delegate to others.