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In reply to the discussion: Please raise your hand if you think legally owning a firearm absolves you of ALL criminal liability. [View all]friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)16. Then point them out. After all, it's an attitude that's "often (evinced)" here, amirite?
Just a link or two will do.
Or was this another one of those "Has a pickup truck and cowboy hat, but doesn't have any cattle" posts that we've come to know?
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Please raise your hand if you think legally owning a firearm absolves you of ALL criminal liability. [View all]
Common Sense Party
Jun 2012
OP
Sure, but that's a separate point from absolving someone of all criminal liability.
Common Sense Party
Jun 2012
#2
I've heard similar rhetoric from some Brady diehards, but don't recall seeing it here
derby378
Jun 2012
#4
You are correct. Zimmerman and those like him are fine, law-abiding gun carriers loved by their
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#7
Then point them out. After all, it's an attitude that's "often (evinced)" here, amirite?
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2012
#16
Zimmerman was a model gun carrier right up until he pulled the damn thing and shot unarmed teen.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#34
So you would have supported denying him a permit before shooting an unarmed teenager? I bet not.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#41
That calls for social justice, mental health reform, safety education, and accountable government,
Glaug-Eldare
Jun 2012
#49
EVERY criminal is law-abiding up until the point that they commit a crime.
Atypical Liberal
Jun 2012
#60
A lethal weapon is not analogous to a seat belt, insurance, smoke detectors, or other similar BS.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#67
Now you are starting to get it. Why give them a permit to tote lethal weapons on city streets?
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#35
We're talking guns here. What do you think is the purpose of a gun, especially tucked in your pants?
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#42
Most of us are prepared to protect ourselves without a gun if really needed. What makes you special?
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#63
Against what, some contrived fear? To help you guys feel safe, we have to put more guns in circula-
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#64
Actually I'm suggesting that the 4% who "need" a gun in their pants start acting like they live
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#66
Actually you are wrong. You need to compare the gun toters to folks who could get a permit, but
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#69
I understand perfectly what you're saying, and it's *still* bullshit.
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2012
#11
I would say a significant percentage of homicides are committed with legally owned firearms
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#54
feel blessed. Mike was silly beyond belief and is based out of Italy. Haven't seen him lately -
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#31
truly,I am confused, while I appreciate you bringing that post to my attention I am not happy with
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#10
I rec'd for bringing to attention a very absurd, IMO, veiwpoint made by another person.
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#19
the person is attempting to say that they read the viewpoint in this group all the time.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#21
you are right. Admin needs to notified. Poster may either edit, self- delete, or else
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#30