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Hugabear

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19. Apples and oranges

Reply to Mugu (Reply #18)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:21 PM

Jan 2013

Che was a revolutionary leader, fighting against a corrupt regime. Completely different situation from what we have in the US. There is no need for violent revolution, unless you seem to think that violent overthrow of the US government is a legitimate need.

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Time to start going after the gun manufacturers [View all] Hugabear Jan 2013 OP

Lets do the same to Anheuser-Busch while we are at it. hack89 Jan 2013 #1

I'm all for getting rid of that horse piss they call beer tularetom Jan 2013 #2

Indict them for cultural crimes if nothing else. nt hack89 Jan 2013 #4

It's all about protecting the guns for you, isn't it Hugabear Jan 2013 #3

Why can't we take care of two social ills at the same time? hack89 Jan 2013 #5

I don't have to protect my guns from imaginary threats. hack89 Jan 2013 #6

Please explain to me why my doctor has suggested I have two alcoholic drinks everyday. ... spin Jan 2013 #11

Because he knows that most people are responsible in their behavior? hack89 Jan 2013 #12

Plus I am a senior citizen with high blood pressure. ... spin Jan 2013 #20

and tobacco Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #26

Even if you could sue gun mfgs, which you legally can't, you'd have to prove the gun was "new" OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #7

and why can't you, legally? not because of any sensible reason, solely for NRA profits farminator3000 Jan 2013 #25

I agree. OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #29

That's an interesting case Sgent Jan 2013 #28

Tobacco maryland native Jan 2013 #8

It's Silly, In my Opinion, To Try To Hold Gunmakers Responsible dballance Jan 2013 #9

"Guns have multiple purposes that are all non-harmful" Hugabear Jan 2013 #10

How do they end up being used mostly for their non primary purpose? Lurker Deluxe Jan 2013 #13

No, there are more uses dballance Jan 2013 #16

Then they're hugely defective NickB79 Jan 2013 #23

That's a no-go. SayWut Jan 2013 #14

Its almost like you're doing the work of the NRA for them. aikoaiko Jan 2013 #15

You think I care what the NRA thinks Hugabear Jan 2013 #17

Then carry on. aikoaiko Jan 2013 #22

Your hatred of firearms makes your avatar pretty ironic. n/t Mugu Jan 2013 #18

Apples and oranges Hugabear Jan 2013 #19

So, you agree with the NRA that firearms in the hands of the righteous is a good thing? n/a Mugu Jan 2013 #21

Your tobacco litigation analogy doesn't hold up onenote Jan 2013 #24

tax the bejeezus out of them for starters farminator3000 Jan 2013 #27