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Good start. Hoyt Dec 2012 #1
We've disagreed in the past. I've "evolved". cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #3
Excellent post. But because someone owns a gun doesn't mean they're against controls. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #2
I have no idea. This seems to be one of those topics where you're "with me", or "agin me". cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #7
Me too rustydog Dec 2012 #4
I know you speak for many gun owners. gateley Dec 2012 #5
First proposal: crack the whip on states who are lax about entering mental health commitments.. X_Digger Dec 2012 #6
There's that "mental health" meme; the prescription for deflecting the discussion Kolesar Dec 2012 #16
There's Kolesar, flinging poo from the sidelines rather than participating. X_Digger Dec 2012 #20
Scatological term from the guy named "digger" eom Kolesar Dec 2012 #24
Apparently you aren't prepared to participate. Ah well, I tried. n/t X_Digger Dec 2012 #31
Exactly right on the NICS input. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #30
I totally agree here. nt Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #51
I Hear You, But it May Be Too Late at This Point... Iggy Dec 2012 #8
Can we make these gun shows less popular and profitable? rwheeler31 Dec 2012 #9
ANY gun purchased at a gun show should be subject to some kind of registration. I have no problem cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #12
While at the gun show, (and everywhere else) ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #35
The key to the whole thing is to make guns "less popular." When parents stop bringing their kids up Hoyt Dec 2012 #61
There are racists, sexists, and homophobes among DUers... ThatPoetGuy Dec 2012 #10
My point was that today gun owners who support RKBA were automatically deemed supporters of the NRA. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #11
Thank you. You have always struck me ThatPoetGuy Dec 2012 #15
No thanks or apology necessary. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #27
I appreciate the post. morningfog Dec 2012 #13
I agree with much of what you say. There are things you posted though that I think could never cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #14
Yeah, I don't have an answer on the video games. morningfog Dec 2012 #19
Why permit guns in the Ohio legislature's parking garage? Kolesar Dec 2012 #17
I don't have an answer to that. It's the first I've ever heard of it. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #28
How about permitting guns on school busses? Kolesar Dec 2012 #29
I'm getting the feeling you're playing "gotcha" with me. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #34
To keep them out of the office building? ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #33
Rachel made the point that 74% of NRA MEMBERS actually believed that sales bullwinkle428 Dec 2012 #18
You know who was against that proposal? The intelligence community. X_Digger Dec 2012 #22
We shoud encourage our ederly family members and friends rwheeler31 Dec 2012 #21
K and R, with thanks. n/t JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #23
I have a question. BlueCheese Dec 2012 #25
I have only one problem with your notion of treating guns like cars. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #32
I'm not saying the government is currently oppressive, nor do I think that you think that. BlueCheese Dec 2012 #36
I agree with treating like cars ReasonableToo Dec 2012 #41
I'd supported with one minor exception SpartanDem Dec 2012 #52
My feeling about guns Generic Other Dec 2012 #26
No more massacres of ANY kind! EVER! cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #37
By cowboys, I mean rough dudes my ex knew Generic Other Dec 2012 #43
"I'm willing to talk. I'm willing to debate. I'm willing to work...." Are you "willing to" give up WinkyDink Dec 2012 #38
I'm guessing you didn't read my whole post. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #39
I'm guessing that your "Call someone nuts to have his home searched" is pretty Fascist. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #40
And I'm guessing the words you put in QUOTES are words I never typed.... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #45
K&R Jamastiene Dec 2012 #42
Question for you democrattotheend Dec 2012 #44
Most of the guns I own are hunting rifles. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #48
Guns like this democrattotheend Dec 2012 #62
There are a couple things shintao Dec 2012 #46
It's time for action, not debate. ananda Dec 2012 #47
Action isn't an answer shintao Dec 2012 #49
Thank you for this thread! Budgies Revenge Dec 2012 #50
To me self-defense is a reasonable perceived need BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #53
That is a good question Budgies Revenge Dec 2012 #56
I have a place in a rural area and there have been break-ins in some homes BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #58
I'm also in a rural area Budgies Revenge Dec 2012 #60
I can't right now. I can tell you how I'm feeling.. maybe. yewberry Dec 2012 #54
I no longer own guns and am in the Brady camp now but certainly appreciate your post. Whovian Dec 2012 #55
indeed. Good start. villager Dec 2012 #57
I do want to ask a question of anyone who cares to answer Budgies Revenge Dec 2012 #59
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