When I was in school, I remember hearing this particular phrase on a number of occasions: “You’ll ruin it for all of us.” Whatever it was I was doing, I was being policed by a group of peers with whom I shared a privilege. This in-group of peers understood that abuse of power would lead to consequences, namely, the loss of that power.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Gun owners bear responsibility, need accountability
Thursday, December 20, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CST
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