America, land of liberty-gunfights daily, guaranteed?
Jian Shuyue and Tian Tian could not help laughing either.
It was not because they found the rhyme particularly funny, but because their "good buddy" Zhou Yi seemed especially good at coming up with doggerel. Take his earlier line, "This girl is such a beauty..."
"We were discussing freedom. Why are you bringing up gunfights?" Su Shaokai recovered and immediately countered.
"If I remember correctly, the freedoms you mentioned should include freedom of speech, freedom of belief, freedom from poverty, and freedom from fear. Among those, freedom from fear includes the right to bear arms," Zhou Yi explained calmly.
"The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. That comes from the Second Amendment to M Country's constitution," Jian Shuyue added, giving him an assist.
Su Shaokai was instantly at a loss for words.
Fortunately, Shan Wenxu, who was beside him, spoke up in time. "You're conflating two different concepts. The freedom to own a gun doesn't mean the freedom to shoot and kill people."
"I'm simply stating an objective fact. The freedom to own guns has led to frequent shootings. More than thirty thousand people die from gunshots in M Country every year," Zhou Yi replied evenly.
"The freedom to own guns is tied to M Country's history and national circumstances. There are particular reasons and a specific background behind it. We should show understanding rather than rashly criticize whether it's reasonable," Huo Yunshen said, suddenly joining the debate.
"In that case, democracy and freedom in our country are also tied to our own history and national circumstances. Why don't you talk about understanding and support for us, instead of doing nothing but criticizing?" Zhou Yi asked with a faint smile.
"If criticism isn't free, praise is meaningless.