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In reply to the discussion: Why do so many on DU seem to be against concealed carry? [View all]rustydog
(9,186 posts)160. I've said this before
I've had people threaten to kill me and my family. I've pissed off drug dealers and gang members and I still do not carry. It is stupid.
My belief, my right.
No person carrying (except fo an off duty deputy a day ago) has successfully prevented or ended a mass killing in America. Your theory of self-defense does nothold water. You are more llikely to accidentally kill a family member.
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Recognition by politiciian of the outrage is the only thing that will get something done.
HERVEPA
Dec 2012
#119
As a whole that may be true, but when you move from the abstract to the personal
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#75
Do I not have a right to know who is carrying a loaded gun around me and my child? n/t
cynatnite
Dec 2012
#12
Because I don't want to live in a society where everybody is walking around armed
Downtown Hound
Dec 2012
#16
Yeah, and the odds that those kids would be killed in a school mass shooting were pretty small too
Downtown Hound
Dec 2012
#166
No, it's like citing the bad taste in your mouth as evidence that the coffee tasted bad.
ThatPoetGuy
Dec 2012
#120
I'm with you except "one gun per person, per household". Different types of game require different
Erose999
Dec 2012
#56
If you're a licensed, bonded courier or a PI, jobs that involve mortal danger, fine. Otherwise, no.
leveymg
Dec 2012
#42
Get a license, call the cops, or hire a licensed bodyguard with a concealed carry permit.
leveymg
Dec 2012
#55
Because I don't want fellow citizens without a badge policing MY public spaces. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Dec 2012
#44
Because it's a nutty RW idea promoted by ALEC, which is counterproductive even to those who carry
Major Nikon
Dec 2012
#57
And you are the first veteran of either I have seen deny they were afraid when on duty.
ieoeja
Dec 2012
#94
We have the example of the brave US soldier using a gun to kill and being called a hero.
L0oniX
Dec 2012
#112
people who think they need a gun to protect them should not be the ones to have a gun IMHO
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#79
Private citizens who think they need a gun to protect them are the ones that don't need it
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#116
because there is no valid reason that ANYONE should carry a concealed weapon.
bowens43
Dec 2012
#103
Just don't arm yourself with Skittles and Arizona Iced Tea and you'll be fine.
Glassunion
Dec 2012
#142
BS stats would not include Sandy Hook (not by guns owner) assholes who abuse SYG." Accidents"
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#118
I am not opposed to concealed carry. But I don't see how carrying solves the problem
bluestate10
Dec 2012
#121
Oh, I dunno. I guess I'd just prefer to see the metal death-projectile machine coming toward me
Chorophyll
Dec 2012
#148