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Obviously you don't understand what I'm saying. Scootaloo Jun 2012 #1
Sure, but that's a separate point from absolving someone of all criminal liability. Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #2
Well, I'm glad to see it admitted Scootaloo Jun 2012 #50
Please do. Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #51
I've been reading the Guns forum for a very long time, and I've *never* seen petronius Jun 2012 #3
I've heard similar rhetoric from some Brady diehards, but don't recall seeing it here derby378 Jun 2012 #4
I think this is a perception resulting from a pre-existing bias Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #5
Add me to the list of long-time lurkers and posters who have **NEVER** Simo 1939_1940 Jun 2012 #57
Add me to that list also. nt SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #58
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
Why should we believe anything that a proven liar has to say? oneshooter Jun 2012 #20
I've talked to a number of people who have FLorida Concealed Weapons permits ... spin Jun 2012 #25
Zimmerman was a model gun carrier right up until he pulled the damn thing and shot unarmed teen. Hoyt Jun 2012 #34
Who held him up as a "model gun carrier?" Glaug-Eldare Jun 2012 #36
So you would have supported denying him a permit before shooting an unarmed teenager? I bet not. Hoyt Jun 2012 #41
In the absence of disqualifying evidence, no, I wouldn't. Glaug-Eldare Jun 2012 #46
You don't know what crimes they commit and/or contribute to through Hoyt Jun 2012 #47
That calls for social justice, mental health reform, safety education, and accountable government, Glaug-Eldare Jun 2012 #49
I don't waste my time visiting right wing sites ... spin Jun 2012 #39
EVERY criminal is law-abiding up until the point that they commit a crime. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #60
Then, why the hell do you guys carry a gun in public when over 90% don't? Hoyt Jun 2012 #62
Ah, the old paranoia canard again. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #65
A lethal weapon is not analogous to a seat belt, insurance, smoke detectors, or other similar BS. Hoyt Jun 2012 #67
Of course they are. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #70
Isn't everyone a law abiding citizen sarisataka Jun 2012 #27
Now you are starting to get it. Why give them a permit to tote lethal weapons on city streets? Hoyt Jun 2012 #35
why give them a DL sarisataka Jun 2012 #37
Dont'cha know? SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #40
We're talking guns here. What do you think is the purpose of a gun, especially tucked in your pants? Hoyt Jun 2012 #42
To protect myself if needed. nt SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #43
Most of us are prepared to protect ourselves without a gun if really needed. What makes you special? Hoyt Jun 2012 #63
why should I really care what other people are prepared to do w/o a gun? SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #74
It give my belt a reason to hold up my pants sarisataka Jun 2012 #44
To use for lawful self defense. Clames Jun 2012 #45
Against what, some contrived fear? To help you guys feel safe, we have to put more guns in circula- Hoyt Jun 2012 #64
Thats right SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #75
BWAHAHAHAH. "starting to get it"?!?!? Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #61
Actually I'm suggesting that the 4% who "need" a gun in their pants start acting like they live Hoyt Jun 2012 #66
Actually, Hoyt... Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #68
Actually you are wrong. You need to compare the gun toters to folks who could get a permit, but Hoyt Jun 2012 #69
No, you are wrong. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #71
Bad habit? SGMRTDARMY Jun 2012 #76
Including Hoyt. oneshooter Jun 2012 #72
I don't know about you but gejohnston Jun 2012 #38
I understand perfectly what you're saying, and it's *still* bullshit. friendly_iconoclast Jun 2012 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #13
oh, I get your point alright. indeed, I do. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #15
None of us here claim there is no overlap. GreenStormCloud Jun 2012 #26
Just some issues with your numbers Scootaloo Jun 2012 #52
I would say a significant percentage of homicides are committed with legally owned firearms Kaleva Jun 2012 #54
Murder is very rarely done as a first offense. GreenStormCloud Jun 2012 #55
Zimmerman isn't a criminal. AtheistCrusader Jun 2012 #56
Oh come on. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #59
I think by definition, criminals are not law-abiding kudzu22 Jun 2012 #73
Someone has been studying at the school of Mike, located in Italy. ileus Jun 2012 #6
I'm lucky I wasn't drinking when I read that. LOL. N/T beevul Jun 2012 #23
I don't...get it Glaug-Eldare Jun 2012 #28
feel blessed. Mike was silly beyond belief and is based out of Italy. Haven't seen him lately - Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #31
why is this thread getting recs? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #8
I think they're reccing just because they love ME. Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #9
truly,I am confused, while I appreciate you bringing that post to my attention I am not happy with Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #10
We really, really do! petronius Jun 2012 #12
I will give you plenty of love AFTER the pizza party. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #14
It's not so much you, CSP. I love your avatar. slackmaster Jun 2012 #18
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
I don't think MIRT can do much about a star member with over a 100 posts. Kaleva Jun 2012 #29
you are right. Admin needs to notified. Poster may either edit, self- delete, or else Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #30
-1 nt Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #17
does patrice realize what she is reccing here? this is hilarious. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #22
I found a good use for the "Trash This Thread" button. L0oniX Jun 2012 #24
Why would any rational and sane person believe that? ... spin Jun 2012 #32
THE question lacks common sense. It is not MY question, Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #33
I didn't think that it was your question ... spin Jun 2012 #48
0/ Callisto32 Jun 2012 #53
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