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In reply to the discussion: The laboratory is Chicago [View all]rdharma
(6,057 posts)35. Do you say that the solution is to deny ALL of the people their rights at the same time?
Nobody is denying anybody their rights with a nationwide requirement for universal background checks for the sale of a firearm.
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The data is apt, I guess (Haven't checked myself). What's wrong is your methodology.
Democracyinkind
Feb 2013
#13
Do you say that the solution is to deny ALL of the people their rights at the same time?
rdharma
Feb 2013
#35
Background check parameters have to be compatible with rights and freedom.
Francis Marion
Feb 2013
#38
ok lets compare it to Atlanta..or Nashville, or a city directly across a river from a third world
SQUEE
Feb 2013
#7
good to know. I expect we will be seeing less of you in this group, then? -
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#78
I didn't. I just asked a follow up question ... your remark is your own.
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#88
As long as it's a current news topic, yes. There are several gun posts daily.
Starboard Tack
Feb 2013
#75
as far as I know it has been allowed ever since Newtown ... I don't think Skinner has told the Hosts
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#76
Interesting. I see he (Sam Fidler) ran on a conservative Republican ticket.
Starboard Tack
Feb 2013
#71
from what I have seen, Skinner does not like it when DUers try to put words in his mouth as he is
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#86