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In reply to the discussion: Joe Scarborough just came out in favor of assault weapons ban along [View all]graham4anything
(11,464 posts)52. If this repub came out for it, it means they know the need to accept the least possible
but it is not enough
we need full reframing
assault weapon ban does diddley because of the simple fact
guns will still be in street
we need to ban all guns in the street period.
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There are times that the concepts of "right" and "wrong" become clear to sentient beings
etherealtruth
Dec 2012
#3
Agreed. Hopefully any laws restricting violence in video games or TV will be struck down...
Comrade_McKenzie
Dec 2012
#27
It already is restricted. Libel laws, False reports to law enforcement, The infamous "Fire!" in the
RC
Dec 2012
#42
Is it valid to extrapolate your personal experience to the whole population?
reformist2
Dec 2012
#30
I don't really care about anyone else's experience, to be frank and honest. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Dec 2012
#54
I will assume that all these pro-censorship posters are NRA agents. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Dec 2012
#55
For the record, I am not pro-censorship via laws. I want us to grow up and choose for ourselves
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#62
It's not about your touching a gun. It's your reinforcing/accepting the Culture of Violence.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#61
And further, Joe Manchin said there's no need for hunters to have assault rifles.
Zen Democrat
Dec 2012
#40
The bully culture is at the heart of the republicans, be it war, guns or politics.
on point
Dec 2012
#44
You're right, it IS a Bully Culture, and one thing they know how to do best is taunt
We People
Dec 2012
#60
re:Joe Scarborough just came out in favor of assault weapons ban along View profile
allan01
Dec 2012
#48
If this repub came out for it, it means they know the need to accept the least possible
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#52