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In reply to the discussion: Gun Deaths Since Newtown Now Surpass Number of Americans Killed in Iraq [View all]BainsBane
(53,031 posts)36. As it stands, even those who have been legally adjudicated dangerous
can acquire guns through private sales. We don't necessarily need new lists, but universal background checks would help keep guns out of the hands of those already adjudicated dangerous. I am not for a single shrink making that determination. There are a lot of lousy psychiatrists around.
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Gun Deaths Since Newtown Now Surpass Number of Americans Killed in Iraq [View all]
BainsBane
May 2013
OP
This data would be good- with links- for the GCRA group, in a pinned thread, too.
Warren DeMontague
May 2013
#10
Toss in universal background checks, magazine size limits, crackdown on illegal gun trafficking,
hack89
May 2013
#16
Mental illness (suicidal depression mostly) make up the vast chunk of gun related deaths...
Pelican
May 2013
#35
I literally have no earthly idea what it will take to finally pass decent gun control
dsc
May 2013
#24
The AR-15 is the quintessential assault weapon. It was not done in poor taste.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#43
Believe it or not legalizing pot and regulating guns are not mutually exclusive
Progressive dog
Jun 2013
#50
Add at least 1500 deaths of contractors in Iraq = about 6000 dead doing things the US military
HiPointDem
Jun 2013
#45