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DanTex

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11. Again, I absolutely agree that we need tighter gun laws in areas surrounding Chicago.
Sat Aug 25, 2012, 09:55 AM
Aug 2012

Everyone understands that banning guns in Chicago, but allowing easy purchase of guns right outside of Chicago, is not going to be effective.

But, if you really were trying to highlight the problem of gun violence in America, you'd talk about the shootings everywhere, not just Chicago. Your obsession with Chicago is a little unsettling. Did Chicago run away with your ex?

NOT TOYS bushlied Aug 2012 #1
Update: 13 wounded, 6 killed thursday/friday, 13 wounded 4 killed friday evening shadowrider Aug 2012 #2
how many shootings at Colorado universities? Fred678 Aug 2012 #4
That would be none n/t shadowrider Aug 2012 #5
the mayor tried a law -Overturned by SCOTUS case! &where does it go from here if u cant ban?? lunasun Aug 2012 #35
I can't imagine what Chicago must of done to you, to piss you off this much, that... DanTex Aug 2012 #3
You misunderstand DanTex, but in your argumentative way, imply I celebrate this tragedy. shadowrider Aug 2012 #6
I agree that we need tighter gun laws in areas surrounding Chicago, in order to... DanTex Aug 2012 #7
Reading is fundamental. I do NOT take particular delight. shadowrider Aug 2012 #9
Again, I absolutely agree that we need tighter gun laws in areas surrounding Chicago. DanTex Aug 2012 #11
SO why Fred678 Aug 2012 #12
Umm, because Chicago is a dense urban area, problems with gangs, etc. DanTex Aug 2012 #15
Wow. The lack of self-awareness is amazing. Union Scribe Aug 2012 #26
Ummm, I doubt it. rl6214 Aug 2012 #30
Wow! The lack of reasoning ability is jaw-dropping. DanTex Aug 2012 #33
Explain to me please, how tighter gun laws on the law abiding will stop gangbangers shadowrider Aug 2012 #13
Because if you make it more difficult for people to acquire guns, then less people will acquire guns DanTex Aug 2012 #16
You realize, gangbangers have millions. They can smuggle guns in from South and Central shadowrider Aug 2012 #18
They also have millions in the UK, where there are far less illegal guns. DanTex Aug 2012 #19
Why don't we simply get rid of gangs? Solve the actual problem? hack89 Aug 2012 #20
"I absolutely agree that we need tighter gun laws in areas surrounding Chicago" TPaine7 Aug 2012 #24
Where did he say we needed "tighter gun laws in areas surrounding Chicago"? rl6214 Aug 2012 #29
. shadowrider Aug 2012 #31
What gun laws Jenoch Aug 2012 #25
the mayor tried a law -Overturned by SCOTUS lunasun Aug 2012 #37
How does that Jenoch Aug 2012 #38
guns purchased in nearby vicinities gejohnston Aug 2012 #8
I guess they don't teach geography at gunner school. DanTex Aug 2012 #10
because it violates current federal law gejohnston Aug 2012 #14
From what I've heard, about half the crime guns in Chicago come from Illinois. DanTex Aug 2012 #17
but a registry won't do anything gejohnston Aug 2012 #21
Won't work. Jamaica is an island with strict gun laws, and a murder rate of 41/100,000. friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #22
Expect a snooty, I know better than you, type response shadowrider Aug 2012 #23
Do you really believe what you Jenoch Aug 2012 #27
You're new here, but hopefully you can see why the gungeon shadowrider Aug 2012 #28
NRA ACCOMPLICE TO: 19 people shot in overnight shootings across Chicago _Liann_ Aug 2012 #32
* Yawn * I have a cavity, shall I blame that on the NRA too? n/t shadowrider Aug 2012 #34
Oh, dear... friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #36
Update: 1 dead, 7 wounded in shootings across the city (Saturday evening) shadowrider Aug 2012 #39
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