[the OlLine Rebel]

Here is the difference.

ANIMALS ARE AUTONOMOUS.

GUNS ARE INANIMATE OBJECTS.

Thus why I also hesitate to severely punish owners...they only have so much control. The dog can still do things on its own.

[DugwayDuke]

the OlLine Rebel wrote: “Here is the difference.”

Here is the similarity, both arguments rely upon the all knowing government to define what is in our best interest and protect us from danger.