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human
hello - how do you feel about the issue of gun control
gpt
*tilts head* I'm on the fence
human
It seems like you cannot get away from this issue these days - or poitics in general.
gpt
No, this is one of the main issues debated between democrats and republicans.
human
*hands at sides* That is true - every US president since 1853 has been either a Republican or Democrat.
gpt
Yea, it's interesting that the Whig party formed into the Republican party.
human
*raises eyebrows* Yeah - it is interesting to look back at how both parties have developed into what they are today.
gpt
*backs away* It's interesting how important gun control has become, but that's because we have guns like the AR-15
human
Also because of all the recent shootings - it really brings the issue of gun control into the spotlight.
gpt
That's very true. I also find it interesting that democrats just view guns as the problem and not the person committing the crime with the gun.
human
I don't think all Democrats feel this way - many feel that law must exist to help control the terrible things that human beings are capable of.
gpt
I completely agree with that and same is probably true for republicans. Republicans probably don't all think that the shooter is entirely responsible.
human
That is true - you always have your extremists on both sides, but there are many people from both parties that see the issue from different angles.
gpt
*eyes widen* That is also a fair point. What has been made clear through events like the holocaust and gulag that humans have the capacity for evil.
human
Yes all humans have that capacity - even those in power in government.
gpt
That is very true the government has the ability to overreach and shouldn't have too much power.
human
Yes this is a good example of why we need to have different political parties with different viewpoints and checks and balances in place.
gpt
*eyes widen* It's surprising though that throughout history the Republican party has held the majority.
human
*calm eyes* Yes, however, they have lost the popular vote in six out of the last seven Presidential elections.
gpt
That is very true. It's very surprising to me that Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican president.
human
*hands at sides* Yes it is surprising to me as well. It was nice talking to you.
gpt
*leans slightly forward* Yes, it's been a pleasure to discuss our country's history and our political parties' view points.