Quote by William S. Burroughs

After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military.

After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns aw

Summary

This quote is a commentary on the aftermath of mass shootings, suggesting that immediately following such incidents, there is often a push to restrict gun access for the general public rather than focusing on those responsible for the violence. The speaker expresses their concern about living in a society where only law enforcement and the military possess firearms, implying that it would create an unbalanced power dynamic and potentially limit individual freedoms. The quote highlights the deeper debate surrounding gun control and questions the effectiveness and implications of taking guns away from law-abiding citizens.

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By William S. Burroughs

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