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In reply to the discussion: Who doesn't support background checks? [View all]ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)14. You ask the wrong question.
The concept of background checks is a good one and the vast majority of folks support it.
Various implementations can be good or bad. This is where the objections come in to the picture. Many folks believe "better no law than a bad law".
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I support background checks. And despite this I've been called names on this board.
NYC_SKP
Sep 2013
#2
Guns owners feel they have to become politically involved to keep owning guns
krispos42
Sep 2013
#27
It you oppose background checks because of a "secret registry", the you are part of the 5% most
DanTex
Sep 2013
#37
Gee, isn't it your type that normally whines when someone doesn't post a link to where their stats
rl6214
Oct 2013
#42
Yeah, so un Democratic of President Obama to say gun ownership is a private right
rl6214
Oct 2013
#50