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In reply to the discussion: I am F*CK*NG PISSED. Michigan Gun Laws Written by the Mob?!?!? [View all]IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)43. How about we start with RUNNING THE CHECK IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Right now we don't even do that - we all just TRUST.
Step 1 - Stop pretending it is an insolveable problem.
Step 2 - FIX IT.
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You are being OTT in asking for "Household members" Background Checks. ESPECIALLY with your
WinkyDink
Jan 2013
#6
I disagree. If its good enough for employment, then its good enough for guns.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#10
A gun is a gun is a gun. Parsing seems stupid, especially when you can "parse" UZIs -
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#49
Why not? It is COMMON SENSE and the only people with a problem are criminals.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#14
Do you think that registration of place of residence should be obligatory for all citizens?
JVS
Jan 2013
#18
This information is currently available via internet search engine for most of the population.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#28
You know, I was starting to calm down. I really was - a calm, rationale discussion
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#42
I know that "enforce existing laws" is an NRA talking point, but there really is a HUGE gap here
Recursion
Jan 2013
#81
In brainstorming mode, drunk drivers have to "blow clean" before their car starts.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#64
At what point do you believe registering *all guns* as opposed to *pistols only*
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#68
Ah, because the criminal we *don't want to know about* because we can't do a database check
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#71
The right not to have my kid killed because we went to McDonalds, the mall or school
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#63
Violation of the Constitutional protections for people is NOT common sense!
NutmegYankee
Jan 2013
#65
If you get a warrant signed by a judge, with probable cause, then there is no issue.
NutmegYankee
Jan 2013
#72
Apparently there was a change in December. Things got looser, thanks to Lame Duck Crap.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#73
I've owned rifles and carbines for a long time now and I don't know what got "looser".
Kaleva
Jan 2013
#78
So *anyone* can walk into Bass Pro Shop and walk out with a rifle (no check) -
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#83
No, you still have to go thru a background check if you buy a rifle at Bass Pro Shop
Kaleva
Jan 2013
#87
So, in a nutshell, you're upset that the cops can't stop people from breaking the law?
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#94
I never said do nothing. I think several measures will be effective.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#99
So basically, your prediction is that the blood will be running in the streets?
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#101
Someone has to make a record that not all Democrats support a total surveillance police state.
ActualCommonSense
Jan 2016
#108
Welcome, where was this "it was cited as an example of a Dem. Und. actual post"? thanks.
uppityperson
Jan 2016
#109