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8. we know that is not the case

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 02:44 PM

Jan 2013

there are lots of reasons for owning guns....

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I don't think the irony was too subtle demwing Jan 2013 #4

Well, I am an old fart and I don't find a lot of things funny. MADem Jan 2013 #13

If the statistics bear out other screening needs, than so be it Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #14

The statistics DO bear out those things I mentioned, and more. MADem Jan 2013 #18

actuarial approaches make sense Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #21

Really? demwing Jan 2013 #7

we know that is not the case Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #8

sounds good samsingh Jan 2013 #3

Maybe meth use too? siligut Jan 2013 #5

yes, meth use would also make sense Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #6

its the combination of guns with the other items Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #10

But what happens when one of 'them' goes crazy Rex Jan 2013 #11

who are them? nt Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #12

Doesnt have a mental illness or use drugs or own a gun. Rex Jan 2013 #15

well than we'd have to develop new risk signs Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #16

Did not say it wasn't a good idea Rex Jan 2013 #20

we probably can't identify the specific individual Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #22

Since this is such an important issue, maybe monthly checks - IdaBriggs Jan 2013 #17

I know, I think they should be congratulated Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #19