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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]Atypical Liberal
(5,412 posts)61. BWAHAHAHAH. "starting to get it"?!?!?
You are the one who should be starting to get it.
Are you seriously suggesting that because everyone is law abiding up until the point that they commit a crime that we should treat everyone as if they are a potential criminal? That we should restrict the rights of everyone just in case they decide to commit a crime, even though almost 100% of people never do?.
Is that really what you are thinking we should be starting to get? Really?
I tell ya what. Turn in your driver's license. You can never drive again because you might drive drunk and kill someone.
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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