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In reply to the discussion: Motion to the Members of DU [View all]SecularMotion
(7,981 posts)68. Democratic Party platform on guns
We recognize that the individual right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans' Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation. We understand the terrible consequences of gun violence; it serves as a reminder that life is fragile, and our time here is limited and precious. We believe in an honest, open national conversation about firearms. We can focus on effective enforcement of existing laws, especially strengthening our background check system, and we can work together to enact commonsense improvements--like reinstating the assault weapons ban and closing the gun show loophole--so that guns do not fall into the hands of those irresponsible, law-breaking few.
http://www.issues2000.org/celeb/Democratic_Party_Gun_Control.htm
http://www.issues2000.org/celeb/Democratic_Party_Gun_Control.htm
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The rule has been suspended to promote discussion about the Newton School tragedy.
Lasher
Dec 2012
#3
It is an admin rule, not a rule that is subject to member consensus. We can debate it all we want
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#13
Debate can happen in the Gun Forum (while it exists). But I've been schooled
ChisolmTrailDem
Dec 2012
#22
I don't read the gungeon, but it is a useful quarantine measure for a topic that could be...
JVS
Dec 2012
#18
Have you ever spent any time in the gungeon? 90% of it's posts are extreme NRA...
Walk away
Dec 2012
#55
But what if you have a sincere interest in gun control? What about those of us who...
Walk away
Dec 2012
#64
Believe me, I have other outlets for my interests. It just seems a little sad that a forum...
Walk away
Dec 2012
#91
An opinion that favors relaxing gun restrictions, or opposes new ones. n/t
NewMoonTherian
Dec 2012
#63
One can not ignore divisive, polarizing political issues and hope to win elections. That’s
jody
Dec 2012
#47
Holding political power under our form of democracy does not mean a simple majority can impose its
jody
Dec 2012
#58
Are you trying to imply that people shouldn't be allowed to speak on an issue
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#69
No, I'm laughing at people so desperate as to want to freep an internet poll on the same site
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#72
It's an important political topic, going to be more important going forward
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#76
I did NOT vote either way because I would like to see a second ANTI-GUN forum group in same place
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#81
my vote is related to it being a haven (or is it "hive") for right wingers on DU
CreekDog
Dec 2012
#86