The argument is not the same. You're comparing the banning of a tool, a gun, to the moderation of a group who's existence is based on the belief that one race o

The argument is not the same. You're comparing the banning of a tool, a gun, to the moderation of a group who's existence is based on the belief that one race of people should 'dominate' all others. "very intelligent people subscribe to the former argument" because the arguments are different.