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aikoaiko

(34,169 posts)

1. I'll give you a kick

Reply to Tommy_Carcetti (Original post)

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 12:21 PM

Feb 2013

I know you're sincere, but I can't see how banning AR15s is the answer when so many other firearms can kill just as many in a mass shooting.

The AWB is losing steam even in the Senate. I'm sure the mag limit bill will be detached and has a good chance of being passed as well as universal background checks for all transfers.

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Of Children and of Guns. [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 OP

I'll give you a kick aikoaiko Feb 2013 #1

I hear what you are saying, but consider.... Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #3

Why should you miss them? Crepuscular Feb 2013 #5

Except you'd probably actively use your Porshe every day. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #7

It depends Crepuscular Feb 2013 #12

I have to run to a 4 hour meeting, but I will get back to you. aikoaiko Feb 2013 #6

I don't think you should have to miss them, but.... aikoaiko Feb 2013 #28

Frankly Guns are terrible writers in general el_bryanto Feb 2013 #2

Sorry, whoosh....nt Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #4

kickinf times 1000. Whovian Feb 2013 #8

Thanks. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #26

Here is a Sandy Hook father who is still against gun-control. GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #9

"the problem is not gun laws, the problem is a lack of civility" the father says marions ghost Feb 2013 #10

His views are just as valid as the anti-gun parents. GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #23

For starters, you're going to have to learn how to talk to the people you're trying to reach. beevul Feb 2013 #11

Oh, please. Matthew 7:3, beevul. Robb Feb 2013 #13

I wasn't belittling anyone, robb. beevul Feb 2013 #16

nicely written, thanks Duckhunter935 Feb 2013 #14

You said: Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #17

Yes, I did. beevul Feb 2013 #20

I enjoyed your OP. I think it brought some interesting points to the conversation. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #27

"Heads Would Explode"? Paladin Feb 2013 #19

Do you need help with reading comprension paladin? beevul Feb 2013 #21

There is no firearm mild enough to fire at a child without horrific consequences. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #24

Kick Recursion Feb 2013 #15

Good luck, Sir. PLARS1999 Feb 2013 #18

Well thought out , well written. Zax2me Feb 2013 #22

Thanks. nt Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #25