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In reply to the discussion: In which I remind DU that the assault weapons ban doesn't do what you think it does [View all]Paladin
(28,246 posts)47. Yeah, Where Do McCarthy Or Feinstein Get Off....
...advocating gun regulation? You'd think they had some bad experiences with nut cases killing people, or something.
(Sarcasm alert, for dumb shits.)
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In which I remind DU that the assault weapons ban doesn't do what you think it does [View all]
Recursion
Jan 2013
OP
So you've seen the text of the planned legislation? I don't know anyone else who has.
hlthe2b
Jan 2013
#1
that is a pdf of the bill summary--not the full text and she has not yet introduced...
hlthe2b
Jan 2013
#13
OK, if it changes to a different bill from what she's describing, I'll consider that
Recursion
Jan 2013
#23
If 1994 is any indication, it leads to a huge surge in sales of ban-compliant equally capable rifles
Recursion
Jan 2013
#41
If you know a lot about guns and want there to be fewer of them, then perhaps you
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#85
I agree with you about the grip. So yes, a better definition of 'assault weapon' would be needed.
randome
Jan 2013
#40
It's a start. We can work from there. Maybe the gun lobby will decide to accept the fact
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#84
I think what the OP is saying is that passing a bad law is worse than no law at all.
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#43
"WE", "OUR SIDE" .... should definitely stop re-using the phrase "Assault Weapons Ban"
Schema Thing
Jan 2013
#4
The people promoting a ban are counting on widespread ignorance as the foundation for support
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#5
Certainly you can. Can you tell me why you want to regulate how semi-automatics can look?
Recursion
Jan 2013
#17
Sure, but we see evidence on DU Forums every day that there is widespread ignorance
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#18
I'll take Joe Biden over Carolyn McCarthy or Dianne Feinstein on this issue any day
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#33
I expect people who have a special vested interest in a legislative issue to recuse themselves...
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#54
As If A Shitload Of Repub Legislators Don't Have Vested Interests In NRA-Friendly Policies. (nt)
Paladin
Jan 2013
#67
OK, did you get the part where I said this *doesn't ban* semi-automatic weapons?
Recursion
Jan 2013
#15
I'm curious to know why you think any particular law would magically prevent any future occurance...
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#16
I know very little about guns. What does the "shape of the grip" have to do with anything?
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#25
In the case of a rifle or shotgun, it provides for better control of the weapon than a "traditional"
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#62
Thanks. I just don't think this stuff is that complicated. I think banning weapons by name ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#44
Nah, they just don't care about the nuances. Most DU'ers don't craft legislation, they just want ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#57
Great, we have a long-standing precedent. Now we only have to update it to deal with AR-15's ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#42
It might be politically possible to reschedule semi-automatics with detachable magazines
Recursion
Jan 2013
#48