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In reply to the discussion: The root of all problems with guns [View all]KharmaTrain
(31,706 posts)22. The Root Of The Problems Right Here...
Instead of looking at what might be a turbulent person who would abuse a weapon and end up taking someone's life, all that matters is "taking MY guns away from ME". There's nothing in that post that mentions that, but it's the leap that's automatically taken when a situation like this is brought up. The son of the poster sounds like someone who should be monitored for anger issues and could be a danger if allowed to legally purchase a weapon. A strong case for both background checks, but all that is being "interpreted" here is .we're gonna "grab guns". Yet another example of people talking past one another and why this murdering spree will continue...
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You sound bambozzled by your own kid. I have to admit, I was religious when my kid was small.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#8
Why should you take my guns away from me, because your son is troubled? N/T
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#3
Anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime should be on the NICS list.
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#27
I demystified firearms for my stepson, as my stepfather did for me at age 10.
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#14