Gun Control & RKBA

Starboard Tack

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38. I'm really not conflating anything.

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 02:13 PM

Jul 2012

I'm trying to establish whether there is a correlation between the two. The results, so far, are pretty much as I expected. Most who do not carry do not support the DP. Those who do tend to reflect the general population. I sometimes forget that.

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A simple question to those who carry for self-defense. [View all] Starboard Tack Jul 2012 OP

I don't carry, but I oppose the DP slackmaster Jul 2012 #1

+1 (nt) petronius Jul 2012 #2

I disagree with the death penalty Glassunion Jul 2012 #3

I agree. The death penalty is not self defense. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #7

no gejohnston Jul 2012 #9

+1 :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #11

There is a difference between defending yourself and killing someone. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #13

you need to read threads closer gejohnston Jul 2012 #15

If your assailant is determined to kill you with fists, teeth and fingernails, AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #17

"shooting a person and aiming at center mass to STOP them is more than likely going to kill them" PavePusher Jul 2012 #31

I carry a gun. Callisto32 Jul 2012 #33

Perfect response to a loaded question. n/t DWC Jul 2012 #25

No it does not. Glassunion Jul 2012 #12

So why carry it if you are not prepared to kill? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #14

No matter how you rephrase it you are ignoring the point. Glassunion Jul 2012 #24

I never suggeste you were "preparing" to do any of those. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #27

We prepare to stop violent attacks. Callisto32 Jul 2012 #36

Due process is not a factor in self defense. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #19

My goal is to stop the aggression. jeepnstein Jul 2012 #29

Your goal may well be to stop the aggression, but there are consequences. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #37

So you're saying defending your own life is not acceptable? jeepnstein Jul 2012 #41

Now where did I say anything close to that? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #43

I guess that is the difference between UK cops and cops in North America gejohnston Jul 2012 #45

What department are you with? jeepnstein Jul 2012 #47

some place in the UK gejohnston Jul 2012 #48

Oh. That's really interesting. jeepnstein Jul 2012 #49

UK, unarmed, as we all were at the time, barring specialized sharpshooters. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #50

Support, under very strict evidence requirements. PavePusher Jul 2012 #4

Agree NT virginia mountainman Jul 2012 #8

Not sure how to answer I don't support the death penalty across the board Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #5

I'm not sure what you mean by "across the board" Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #6

Answering the deeper question Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #21

They are just questions, not accusations. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #22

"They are just questions, not accusations." PavePusher Jul 2012 #35

I'm sure you don't. There is plenty I don't believe about you. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #51

Unlike you Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #46

Where did I say I was willing to trust my life to a stranger? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #52

You keep attempting to insinuate that defense is equal to being an "executioner". PavePusher Jul 2012 #34

I voted Pass. I don't carry. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #10

I carry, and I do NOT support the death penalty. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #16

I'm really not conflating anything. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #38

Poll construction sorta sucks. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #39

Dont carry, oppose DP. (Death Penalty) nt rrneck Jul 2012 #18

Carry and support the death penalty. Clames Jul 2012 #20

Pass. I don't carry and I don't support the death penalty. Kaleva Jul 2012 #23

Very poorly done poll, too few options. MicaelS Jul 2012 #26

Feel free to post your own poll. I support neither, under any circumstances. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #28

I voted "yes" DWC Jul 2012 #30

No question of competence? AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #40

Pass CokeMachine Jul 2012 #32

CCW permit holder here, voted "no." Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #42

If you were sure all convictions were correct would you then support it? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #53

For certain heinous crimes, yes. (nm) Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #54

So murder is OK when committed by the state? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #55

Murder has a different definition, actually..but I understand your point. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #56

Good! We agree on that. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #57

I support the death penalty ... MrValentine Jul 2012 #44

Nope. I see no relation once one gets any beyond the killing aspect. TheKentuckian Jul 2012 #58