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Are they out of their minds? Demeter Dec 2012 #1
Pretty much proved that yesterday... thatgemguy Dec 2012 #31
What could possibly go wrong??? Roland99 Dec 2012 #2
The resolution to the Appalachain Law School shooting? AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #4
Are you implying it will lead to more gun violence? If so I dont buy that line of argument. cstanleytech Dec 2012 #26
At least if they are in the open now, it's easier to see who's packing. Roland99 Dec 2012 #56
Concealed and open carry has been legal in many states for quite a long time.... PavePusher Dec 2012 #76
I'm quite sure it will happen one day Roland99 Dec 2012 #107
Lunatics. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #3
I call them the Lansing Loonies. MichiganVote Dec 2012 #5
I know that if I or a child I loved were huddled behind a desk hoping a school shooter woud pass me TPaine7 Dec 2012 #6
All gun nuts fancy themselves as Bruce Willis Politicub Dec 2012 #18
You mean like this? TPaine7 Dec 2012 #19
You made my point. These are all vigilante pew pew fantasies. Politicub Dec 2012 #21
Sigh... No i didn't. That you think I did is sad, a poor reflection on our educational system. TPaine7 Dec 2012 #23
Huh? Are you honestly saying you went through all of this? Politicub Dec 2012 #24
No, simply that my "fantasy" is a world in which decent, law-abiding people are equipped to save TPaine7 Dec 2012 #27
The world sounds like it's a scary place for you. Politicub Dec 2012 #30
I appreciate your concern, but I don't think the odds of that are very large. You may consider TPaine7 Dec 2012 #32
The odds of a fire extinguisher killing or injuring Shadowflash Dec 2012 #54
+1. All great points. Politicub Dec 2012 #59
I'm in favor of levying heavy taxes on ink and electrons... PavePusher Dec 2012 #77
So an experienced unarmed teacher who trains & arms herself to defend... Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #110
People are being blown to bits and all you do is roll out the same tired crap Politicub Dec 2012 #111
You are in a paranoid panic. Get control of yourself. Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #113
I love it when KNIFE weilding assailants pause and hold their poses, waiting for 2nd Amdmnt Justice. Bucky Dec 2012 #121
You mean like this AlexSatan Dec 2012 #49
Yes. Just like that. Politicub Dec 2012 #58
The non-dead people AlexSatan Dec 2012 #65
The evidence: Thousands of families and their children have paid the ultimate price Politicub Dec 2012 #71
False conclusion - Not causal AlexSatan Dec 2012 #75
Where's your research? All you have is opinion. Politicub Dec 2012 #85
OK, let's try again and I'll type slower AlexSatan Dec 2012 #89
c) Not sure. Some people get restraining orders. Politicub Dec 2012 #90
Because research will not tell what you think AlexSatan Dec 2012 #92
I don't understand your premise or your question Politicub Dec 2012 #93
Yes AlexSatan Dec 2012 #94
Michigan allows open carry in the schools now. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #7
But God forbid if you light up a cigarette in the school parking lot! TahitiNut Dec 2012 #63
What... pizzadave Dec 2012 #8
Michiganians heaven05 Dec 2012 #9
Yup, my thanks to all MI citizens who found other stuff to do more important than voting in 2010 Bozita Dec 2012 #12
I know some "liberals" who voted for Snyder JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2012 #20
Stand your playground? trusty elf Dec 2012 #10
Someone has to say it: What the hell is wrong with Michigan? Michiganders gone wild! AAO Dec 2012 #11
protect yourself from gun owners .... get your own gun nt msongs Dec 2012 #13
repeal the 2nd amendment and Phillip McCleod Dec 2012 #14
Because "war on drugs" has worked so well... davidthegnome Dec 2012 #38
Are you trying to start a Civil War? n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #78
This country's obsession with guns has got to stop. Brigid Dec 2012 #15
Guns provide an illusion of power, which is why they have such a tight hold on Americans Politicub Dec 2012 #17
How else is he going to protect himself from...whatever is going TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #28
You should call him Yosemite Sam rightsideout Dec 2012 #40
So you are worried AlexSatan Dec 2012 #51
Yes, it does. That's why gun nut relative should leave his toys in the car. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #70
I sure hope you don't have any meat to cut AlexSatan Dec 2012 #74
Why not? They can oppress the people so much that they fight one another Politicub Dec 2012 #16
WTF??? Odin2005 Dec 2012 #22
Those mofos in Michigan are batshit crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OldRedneck Dec 2012 #25
Okay, is it just me, or are they actually trolling citizens into revolts which could be used Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #29
I'll bet after the events of this week alot of Dems are re-thinking the guns thing. I can see a okaawhatever Dec 2012 #33
Just what is an 'alot'? eom Purveyor Dec 2012 #35
Maybe this will explain historylovr Dec 2012 #66
LOL. eom Purveyor Dec 2012 #67
This is so wrong. Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel Dec 2012 #34
So private businesses may allow guns because of their rights DJ13 Dec 2012 #36
I think the world is really gonna end. Crazy shit going on! underoath Dec 2012 #37
Bowling for Columbine part 2 triplepoint Dec 2012 #39
Insanity davidthegnome Dec 2012 #41
So, what is keeping people with criminal purposes from carrying right now? PavePusher Dec 2012 #80
Is that intended as a question? davidthegnome Dec 2012 #101
Again you seem to be saying that the permit enables action that would not be possible without it. PavePusher Dec 2012 #105
It's easier to get a gun then it is to register to vote rightsideout Dec 2012 #42
uh...really? nickinSTL Dec 2012 #118
Teenagers, raging hormones, and the lack of maturity to handle the responsibility... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #43
Are you suggesting that the children be armed? ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #46
Does this "law" say they can't be? Btw, I'm not suggesting anything of the kind.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #47
You need to be 21 and have a concealed weapon permit. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #53
Utter nonsense. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #60
The minimum age to get a concealed weapons permit in that state is 21 slackmaster Dec 2012 #61
The fact that you are apparently ignorant of what the law says? n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #82
And how quickly will those idiots change the law to lower the age requirement? nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #87
Hasn't happened in any state yet. PavePusher Dec 2012 #91
it is a federal crime (with few exeptions) gejohnston Dec 2012 #96
Really tired of DU being used as an anti gun platform. L0oniX Dec 2012 #44
What a joke bongbong Dec 2012 #102
Hmmm ...Gun Control & RKBA, 119 posts ...looks like you may have an agenda. L0oniX Dec 2012 #103
Are you a stalker? bongbong Dec 2012 #120
Gee, wonder if they'll let us carry them in the capital at the next protest! erinlough Dec 2012 #45
Why do casinos get an exemption? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #48
Hey, what could be safer? primavera Dec 2012 #50
You obviously did not read the article. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #55
You're right primavera Dec 2012 #64
Just wrote an article on NRA and their negative effects TimKeller Dec 2012 #52
Create some OPs; let's hear some of you ideas. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #57
Blog-spam. Bu-bye now. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #81
"Except federal buildings, courthouses and casinos." toby jo Dec 2012 #62
What the hell is in the water up there?? Myrina Dec 2012 #68
Republicans.......nothing more than bought and sold Republicans. Eom erinlough Dec 2012 #114
OMG proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #69
Well this is a sure promotion for the NRA so that people will live in glinda Dec 2012 #72
This law change actually results in less guns. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #84
"Shootout at the Jungle Gym" moondust Dec 2012 #73
man there must be a lot of frightened people in michigan.... madrchsod Dec 2012 #79
good deal for the gun shops, now they can have 'back to school' sales in August olddad56 Dec 2012 #83
Not really. See post #84. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #86
Stop this nonsense by having the right to carry in legislatures and courts. kiranon Dec 2012 #88
You obviously did not read the article. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #98
just fucking absurd!! and-justice-for-all Dec 2012 #95
You, too, did not read the article. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #99
6 months tops before someone gets shot and killed. NickP Dec 2012 #97
Maybe, but not due to this more restrictive law. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #100
OMG they're arming the children now? trouble.smith Dec 2012 #104
Just in! Law amended to arm fetus! With AK-47s! Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #112
oh noes, not the fetuses too. trouble.smith Dec 2012 #115
Why, they're gonna arm the thought that brought you into the world! Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #116
They passed it last night. catbyte Dec 2012 #106
Yes and now waiting for the Governors signature. eom Purveyor Dec 2012 #109
Wow, are we gun obsessed or what? primavera Dec 2012 #108
Worst. Timing. Ever. KamaAina Dec 2012 #117
The shooting at the school today actually supports this bill. Kablooie Dec 2012 #119
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