Quote by David Mamet

If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than to potential aggressors, would it not make sense for the government to arm all criminals, and let them accidentally shoot themselves? Is this absurd? Yes, and yet the government, of course, is arming criminals.

If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors

Summary

This quote argues against the notion that firearms are more dangerous to their owners than to potential attackers. The suggestion is that if this were true, it would be logical for the government to arm criminals and let them harm themselves by accident. The quote highlights the irony that, despite this logic being absurd, the government indirectly supports criminals' access to firearms, thus perpetuating the danger they pose to society. Ultimately, it challenges the belief that firearm regulations primarily target law-abiding citizens when criminals also benefit from easy access to weapons.

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