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theKed

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102. Cars aren't designed for the express purpose of killing
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 12:46 AM
Dec 2012

Guns are. The hurdles must be higher.
Also, cars see significantly more usage day-to-day than guns (for now, anyways) and that might be skewing your "more lethal" "statistic"

Works for me. Not Me Dec 2012 #1
WONDERFUL IDEA ROBROX Dec 2012 #145
My husband proposed a "non-violence tax" on all firearms and all Americans to be used for mental Happyhippychick Dec 2012 #2
I would suggest a couple of other things susanr516 Dec 2012 #3
Bingo. How is Sudafed tightly regulated, but not ammunition? Hugabear Dec 2012 #12
It is used to make meth Peregrine Dec 2012 #24
That's Just Silly ProfessorGAC Dec 2012 #126
To prosecute ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #63
I'd argue against that tech3149 Dec 2012 #131
Fees for the sake of having fees? prius4me Dec 2012 #156
A lock would have avoided this adigal Dec 2012 #163
I'm on board with all of that Flashmann Dec 2012 #4
These are all good and there are so many good suggestions coming up here on DU Voice for Peace Dec 2012 #5
I don't agree with retroactively registering guns. upaloopa Dec 2012 #6
Don't you register your car? PADemD Dec 2012 #14
I register my dog too do we register for registering sake? upaloopa Dec 2012 #17
They fear a gun registry but not automobile registry? Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2012 #48
The benefit to society is fewer slaughtered kids DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #52
i own several guns and do not fear a national registry.. frylock Dec 2012 #68
Also, I pay the county $10 a year to own a cat. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #74
"Many people fear a national gun registry..." - Hell, I fear my kids being shot at school groundloop Dec 2012 #142
Weren't the guns that killed all those innocent children last week registered? forthemiddle Dec 2012 #169
car registration azureblue Dec 2012 #71
Perfect! JimDandy Dec 2012 #82
Registrtion is only required for vehicles operated on public roads. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #86
Well stated bw3517 Dec 2012 #96
You would fine them AFTER a crime or accident? thecrow Dec 2012 #22
You can't punish them for breaking a law until upaloopa Dec 2012 #23
Ya know, by that logic abortion access legislation should be enacted only by women Liberal Gramma Dec 2012 #55
Because that has worked so well up to now, hasn't it? Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #58
One reason... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #80
Registration, OK sir pball Dec 2012 #157
Three things: flamin lib Dec 2012 #61
Spoken like a true billh58 Dec 2012 #66
Are you talking to me? I'm not a gunner upaloopa Dec 2012 #76
If it talks like a duck... billh58 Dec 2012 #97
Pardon me for a moment Sherman A1 Dec 2012 #111
That's bullshit.You should WANT to register all of your firearms.No excuse.At least register.Maybe judesedit Dec 2012 #113
So where do we go from here with this? Squinch Dec 2012 #7
yes, like you said, a buyback program wyldwolf Dec 2012 #112
Graded weapons licensees. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #8
What need would there be for military-style semi-automatic weapons Patiod Dec 2012 #13
You build that into the grading system. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #15
Brilliant. Now that the nation is finally gaining a tenuous grasp on sanity regarding drugs, Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #9
shhhhh Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2012 #30
gun control doesn't work in other countries? CreekDog Dec 2012 #144
26 people were not beaten to death with a bong on Friday n/t Scootaloo Dec 2012 #37
Do you honestly believe that passing a law banning whatever is going to stop people from Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #56
This bullshit again. "People will break the law, so don't bother having a law!" Scootaloo Dec 2012 #59
You're right. You're not an expert. This is a trade that you can learn by mail filling out a form on Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #60
So now that you've thrown your little fit, you're done. Gee, I wonder why we never Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #78
Actually, it does.... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #94
Actually it doesn't. Everybody in America that really wants a full-auto rifle/pistol Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #110
I would love the weapons your 'gun-runners' ..... daleanime Dec 2012 #124
To own? Why? Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #137
Because it would likely blow-up... daleanime Dec 2012 #165
You apparently have come to the erroneous conclusion that firearms are some Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #166
My "erroneous conclusion"? daleanime Dec 2012 #167
I see what you did there. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #168
Big K/R from a gun owner Autumn Dec 2012 #10
How about a skills test to obtain a license? rgbecker Dec 2012 #11
That's what gun nuts want to avoid azureblue Dec 2012 #72
Why is it bw3517 Dec 2012 #91
Cars aren't designed for the express purpose of killing theKed Dec 2012 #102
I see what you did there... billh58 Dec 2012 #106
Sounds good. GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #130
Parents of mentally ill children PADemD Dec 2012 #16
I got rid of mine for that very reason Throckmorton Dec 2012 #34
I worked with someone who did the same xmas74 Dec 2012 #39
I was thinking the same thing plus some more. Every gun owner should neverforget Dec 2012 #18
6. And re-register existing firearms . . . MrModerate Dec 2012 #19
What's that shadow on your face? Doc Holliday Dec 2012 #36
7 is unconstitutional per Heller hack89 Dec 2012 #64
Well, then it's time to do something . . . MrModerate Dec 2012 #83
So you are looking for a multi-generational solution? hack89 Dec 2012 #84
As opposed to doing nothing . . . MrModerate Dec 2012 #99
There are many practical things that can be done hack89 Dec 2012 #114
Let's do them, too. n/t MrModerate Dec 2012 #118
Are there any penalties involved for failure to follow the rules? thecrow Dec 2012 #20
If you put two mags through a gun, and then clean the barrel... AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #43
They tried to implement the powder tags at one time, during the Clinton Administration. RC Dec 2012 #67
Bring it back. Make it an either-or proposition. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #70
Insurance & accountabllity bongbong Dec 2012 #21
Sounds pretty good. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #25
no one has a right to own a gun outside of the construct of a well regulated militia...... bowens43 Dec 2012 #26
Good ideas rwheeler31 Dec 2012 #27
As an addendum to No. 5 . . . ET Awful Dec 2012 #28
I like it. Here are some more I would suggest: Gore1FL Dec 2012 #29
A Good Start To Meaningful Change cantbeserious Dec 2012 #31
I agree 100% ybbor Dec 2012 #32
This makes total sense unless your're a crazied tea bagger with a desire to take down the govt. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2012 #33
Terrific ideas! I like them all! calimary Dec 2012 #35
Sounds like Canada riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #38
As long as the same applies for the Police. nm. LeftofU Dec 2012 #40
I like the idea of taxes going towards mental health....but lib2DaBone Dec 2012 #41
Inline. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #42
Re: #4 - DURHAM D Dec 2012 #73
The Bill of Responsibilities Godot51 Dec 2012 #44
I'm okay with exempting single-shot black powder devices & National Guard service. politicat Dec 2012 #45
Error. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #75
Thanks! politicat Dec 2012 #87
Sure. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #98
So, does common sense tell us where the money to do these things can be found? Llewlladdwr Dec 2012 #46
Well then let's do nothing Hugabear Dec 2012 #47
Why do you feel that something MUST be done? Llewlladdwr Dec 2012 #49
After last week, you can say that with a straight face? Hugabear Dec 2012 #53
Is this how you talk bw3517 Dec 2012 #92
See ya later, troll Hugabear Dec 2012 #119
Are you human? Why DON'T you feel something should be done? DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #54
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #93
You're among your betters DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #101
No, we should ban billh58 Dec 2012 #108
What about the rights of those 20 children? BainsBane Dec 2012 #116
Yes, it's all about YOU BainsBane Dec 2012 #117
+1000 billh58 Dec 2012 #121
Ballistics tests are a waste of time happyslug Dec 2012 #50
Okay. It think there is ground we can work from. TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #51
I actually take issue with #5, those things jam more easily, which is a good thing. Sirveri Dec 2012 #57
As part of the process of getting a gun license Glaisne Dec 2012 #62
Hubby and I have been talking about this for a few days. Bette Noir Dec 2012 #65
A few ideas clutter424 Dec 2012 #69
Now, post this on Facebook and say it came from Morgan Freeman, or Warren Buffett. ProgressoDem Dec 2012 #77
This is some of what I wrote to the President yesterday bkkyosemite Dec 2012 #79
This is moderate and well-reasonsed... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #81
How about some technological proposals. backscatter712 Dec 2012 #85
This is excellent. russspeakeasy Dec 2012 #88
Not a bad idea at all! defacto7 Dec 2012 #89
No concealed or open carry. How can you know they aren't on their way to a massacre? on point Dec 2012 #90
How can I be sure bw3517 Dec 2012 #95
The difference is a hair trigger.... on point Dec 2012 #148
Pretty good shenmue Dec 2012 #100
All ammo must be inspected and counted by the police... 6502 Dec 2012 #103
I'm on board with each and every one. Barack_America Dec 2012 #104
what happens to a Dr. who okays someone who then goes 'postal'...? Mel Content Dec 2012 #105
My 2 cents worth... icarusxat Dec 2012 #107
No, no, no, no, and no UndahCovah Dec 2012 #109
"The idea of there being a massive "gun problem" in this country is a myth" Hugabear Dec 2012 #120
Its not NRA UndahCovah Dec 2012 #123
You don't think that we have a major gun problem in this country? Hugabear Dec 2012 #129
Statistics don't lie nt UndahCovah Dec 2012 #133
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #135
So you're saying the Gun Control Act of 1968 was actually pretty effective? bullwinkle428 Dec 2012 #125
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #134
Treat guns and ammo like dynamite. Require a federal license be obtained before sinkingfeeling Dec 2012 #115
I agree wizard.66 Dec 2012 #127
I don't disagree, but the devil's in the details Bake Dec 2012 #122
well your suggestion are indeed interesting especially the part about azurnoir Dec 2012 #128
Guns and ammo are already specially taxed. former9thward Dec 2012 #132
Then tax them more. Hugabear Dec 2012 #136
Eliminating private sales would be as successful as eliminating private car sales. former9thward Dec 2012 #141
Uh, private car sales billh58 Dec 2012 #149
Uh, title and registration are easily enforced by the police observing random traffic. former9thward Dec 2012 #150
Really? billh58 Dec 2012 #152
When all you have are insults you have lost the argument. former9thward Dec 2012 #161
I honestly did not billh58 Dec 2012 #162
K and also R. sibelian Dec 2012 #138
Instead of getting a doctor's approval, how about hedgehog Dec 2012 #139
That's a fantastic idea... Serve The Servants Dec 2012 #151
And what happens when the next guy blows up a school with a bomb? davidn3600 Dec 2012 #140
So.... we're just supposed to accept children being slaughtered by guns???? groundloop Dec 2012 #143
People will be slaughtered no matter what davidn3600 Dec 2012 #153
Then how do you billh58 Dec 2012 #154
This attitude drives me nuts. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #158
DUI = lose gun. Assault =- lose gun. underpants Dec 2012 #146
Assault conviction you do lose your gun already. Glassunion Dec 2012 #147
None of these ideas would have prevented Sandy Hook prius4me Dec 2012 #155
But maybe they'll prevent some future shooting incidents? Chorophyll Dec 2012 #159
+1000 billh58 Dec 2012 #160
Background and mental checks would need to cover everyone in the house, not just the owner Dems to Win Dec 2012 #164
I'd go one step further and make the gun licence as obtuse and annoying like the DMV. apnu Dec 2012 #170
Let's summarize Glaisne Dec 2012 #171
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