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it wasn't reseach gejohnston Feb 2013 #1
Which explains why the NRA made super sure no more studies were funded. Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #3
What? gejohnston Feb 2013 #4
This. Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #5
correct gejohnston Feb 2013 #6
"Studies are done" can you cite just ONE? nonoyes Feb 2013 #8
recent ones? gejohnston Feb 2013 #10
In other words, not a single study of law-abiding gun ownership. nonoyes Feb 2013 #11
guns and swimming pools are not viruses gejohnston Feb 2013 #13
I'm sure you and I will never agree, nonoyes Feb 2013 #18
on this, you are probably correct gejohnston Feb 2013 #25
Guns and Swimming pools only share this Lordquinton Feb 2013 #39
Let's take a look, shall we? holdencaufield Feb 2013 #48
Let's add some depth to that Lordquinton Mar 2013 #71
have a study for that? gejohnston Feb 2013 #49
I suspect the line between science and pseudoscience becomes blurry at times. Lordquinton Mar 2013 #72
pot meet kettle gejohnston Mar 2013 #73
see most of these on TV? Lordquinton Mar 2013 #76
we go to different ranges gejohnston Mar 2013 #77
There is a problem with the CDC funding Lordquinton Mar 2013 #79
If you read the studies done by Kellermann etc gejohnston Mar 2013 #80
Actually, there is a rebuttal the "debunking" done by NRA nonoyes Feb 2013 #7
I read the critiques by gejohnston Feb 2013 #9
Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket holdencaufield Feb 2013 #2
If you are such a terrible parent that you would give a gun to a 12 year old... Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #12
How well do you know Canadian gun laws? gejohnston Feb 2013 #14
What the hell do Canadian gun laws have to do with anything? Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #16
not big on cultural diversity are you? gejohnston Feb 2013 #21
It is not about "cultural diversity" it is about deadly weapons in the hands of children Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #23
since kids who learn responsible gun ownership gejohnston Feb 2013 #27
Adam Lanza's mother used to like to bring him to the shooting range with her Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #32
actually not, gejohnston Feb 2013 #35
Kid learns to use a gun safely ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #36
So you want to change the topic to comic books turning kids gay? Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #44
You need to read more ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #50
You can think this is about gay comic books all you want but you just look ridiculous Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #52
I'm quoting you here ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #53
What part of that sentence claims that guns were the only factor? Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #54
" Guns were what enabled Lanza to kill" holdencaufield Feb 2013 #57
Read the OP and you may understand that there are very few studies on guns Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #58
To be fair ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #59
No, you are right Adam Lanza shot up an Elementary School not a mall Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #60
"I don't seem to remember anyone being murdered with a ballot recently" holdencaufield Feb 2013 #61
No one was murdered with a ballot Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #62
No, it's quite literally a million times worse. holdencaufield Feb 2013 #63
Well I support the right to vote even if you don't Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #64
I support ALL rights holdencaufield Feb 2013 #65
That's not true. Clames Feb 2013 #66
Are you saying that my sons are a danger? oneshooter Feb 2013 #37
I don't know anything about your sons Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #45
You keep saying"Giving guns to kids", that would be illegal oneshooter Feb 2013 #55
I would guess that would leave me off your X-Mass list. oneshooter Feb 2013 #15
Yes, I would call you a terrible parent as well Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #17
What age would you "give a gun" to your son/daughter. oneshooter Feb 2013 #19
I would never give a gun to them Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #20
Oh I don't know, gejohnston Feb 2013 #22
I would fear your term "grounding of the century" might prove to be too accurate Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #24
safer than cars gejohnston Feb 2013 #26
No guns are not safer than cars any more than heroin is safer than cars Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #30
"Dumpster guns" seems to have become a new theme with our pro-gun friends here on DU. Squinch Feb 2013 #28
Yea -- where is this dumpster? holdencaufield Feb 2013 #41
If we could find it, we could probably reduce the military budget. Squinch Feb 2013 #43
Thanks! holdencaufield Feb 2013 #38
So, the controllers now make personal attacks on DU members' parenting skills? Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #29
Giving a kid a gun is not a responsible or wise choice Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #31
You only lash out blindly at others. Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #42
Not blindly, I only have criticized those who have admitted to giving kids guns Bjorn Against Feb 2013 #47
holdencaufield did not say he gave his 12-year-old a gun slackmaster Feb 2013 #67
"Giving a kid a gun" ... Straw Man Feb 2013 #68
Did you happen to read the OP about those responsible and wise choices? Squinch Feb 2013 #34
the OP is about some MD gejohnston Feb 2013 #40
You can always find fuck ups. The vast number of folks are NOT irresponsible... Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #46
No. To believe that many are not responsible is to read the newspaper. Squinch Feb 2013 #51
Nice try, but "no" back to you... Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #56
So you might want to let the NRA in on your proposals, because they are out-voicing you. Squinch Mar 2013 #75
You've got the onus backwards. beevul Feb 2013 #69
So we'll put you in the column of responsible gun owners who refuse to take responsibility for the Squinch Mar 2013 #74
Your non-denial denial is a confirmation of sorts. beevul Mar 2013 #78
Yes, yes. Everyone is being mean to you and trampling on your rights. Everyone who Squinch Mar 2013 #81
LOL. beevul Mar 2013 #82
Ah! The old "I am rubber, you are glue" gambit! Interesting! Squinch Mar 2013 #83
+1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!!!! Walk away Feb 2013 #33
Dad gave me a shotgun when I was eleven. GreenStormCloud Mar 2013 #70
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