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Gun Control & RKBA

discntnt_irny_srcsm

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9. It won't change anything...

Reply to SecularMotion (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:29 PM

Jan 2013

...for the perps and victims. About 30% of the population has their freedom limited just so some folks can "feel" good?

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Can anyone explain... [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 OP

It's emotional. immoderate Jan 2013 #1

That's a bit of a waste. n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #8

Can you explain... SecularMotion Jan 2013 #2

change as in gejohnston Jan 2013 #3

I don't expect a decrease in murder rates from a ban on assault weapons. SecularMotion Jan 2013 #4

In that case, you have fallen for the trap. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #24

You're wrong SecularMotion Jan 2013 #25

You could not be more wrong if you tried! ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #26

From wikipedia SecularMotion Jan 2013 #27

Nice list, but it does not support your claim. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #28

If you can read that list and not understand SecularMotion Jan 2013 #29

I see your confusion. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #30

Have you ever shot a gun, semi-auto, or assault weapon side-by-side? iiibbb Jan 2013 #31

Yes SecularMotion Jan 2013 #33

Then I don't know how you can agree with that list... iiibbb Jan 2013 #34

I think it's because it's a pissing contest and because gun owners want real reforms... NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #5

I don't think restricting access to weapons that can cause mass carnage is a "worthless gesture" SecularMotion Jan 2013 #6

We haven't seen the legislation, but any parts that are about cosmetic details like pistol grips... NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #14

"...not very meaningful..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #16

Well, you know, there are people who maintain a dossier on me and my posts... NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #17

I can almost... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #18

More like Black Big Wheels! NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #20

Careful... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #22

Paranoid! Thinkin' they'll pop you with the jury system. Tsk-tsk. Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #39

Pffffft. NYC_SKP Feb 2013 #40

It is if the ban a gun only to have a mechanically identical one remain legal iiibbb Jan 2013 #36

It won't change anything... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #9

I will explain why I am and it might surprise you. ... spin Jan 2013 #38

^^^PLEASE take note.^^^ Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #41

Was that not rhetorical? holdencaufield Jan 2013 #7

Only rhetorical if... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #10

Freedom is a great thing ... holdencaufield Jan 2013 #11

"Do I REALLY need to indicate sarcasm here?" discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #12

I worked for that guy for years holdencaufield Jan 2013 #13

It's like a shopping list: discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #15

stop with the laughable excuses already jimmy the one Jan 2013 #19

Well... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #21

That's quite an interesting question. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #23

regarding... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #32

Education should lead to awareness. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #35

Sometimes... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #37

Got edumacated in Florida a'for I went to Texass Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #42