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In reply to the discussion: Criminals will still be able to get assault rifles. [View all]ellisonz
(27,706 posts)69. Bollocks.
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How the hell is that different from the gun classified section of the NY Times?
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#63
Oh it is both possible and practical, you just don't want to lose your precious toys.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#41
What about cigarettes? They absolutely kill people and make bystanders sick.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#48
It's about Prohibition. Does it work? Are there alternatives or combinations of strategies?
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#58
IMO, the goal/ideal is to get people to change their minds about guns, smoking, drunk driving.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#59
Yes, but psychotic individuals prone to shoot dozens of babies will find it more difficult n/t
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#10
This is just a WAG, but if the Lanza kid had known there were two uniformed Security Officers
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#15
Or he might have tried to shoot the guards. I agree with you on the tax and monitor all guns though.
JanMichael
Dec 2012
#22
All of these "shooters" are cowards. He would not likely go up against a known armed adult.
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#30
You may be right, who knows, but Mom involves domestic violence and lots of inner demons
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#53
Yeah, so many possibilities and I totally agree, although I've given up on my dream...which would be
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#61
Maybe I'm missing something here...banks and federal offices and civic officers even sports events
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#39
You are probably too young to recall that we didn't always live in a security state.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#43
Shucks, it's tough being a little kid on a big person forum. That being said, 20 or so years ago
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#60
You didn't type this line: "Yes, I am sure SOME criminals will still be able to obtain...
FSogol
Dec 2012
#47
Gun nuts are scaredy cats and losers. They just throw up their hands and whine endlessly
kestrel91316
Dec 2012
#46
you're average dumbshit gun nut wanna be tough guy with a "Man Card" wont deal in the criminal world
pasto76
Dec 2012
#64