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In reply to the discussion: Kansas supports suit opposing concealed-carry permit restrictions [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)52. not buying it
The legalization of homicide in SYG states such as Fla and the reclassification of murder to justifiable homicide in numerous cases, speaks for itself.
there has always been legal homicide. SYG has not reclassified anything. It simply shifted the burden of proof from proving you are innocent of murder or manslaughter to the State having to prove you committed the crime. I could make a better argument criminalizing and ostracizing people who resist violent offenders are doing the harm.
The outrageous and delusional comments by those who believe the death toll in Aurora would have been less, had more guns been brought into play in the darkened theater, speak for themselves.
Directed fire at the one guy on the stage? Certainly not as insane as the "having more guns in the mix at VT would have been worse" when worse is impossible.Edit history
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I remain amazed how so many can ignore the precedent established by PA (1776) and VT (1777).
jody
Sep 2012
#1
That's hilarious! No restrictions for those who qualify. What a load of gobbledygook!
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#3
"or what kind of guns they carry?" A few states,Californis and Mass. have your carry weapon
oneshooter
Sep 2012
#4
So you plan to pull a Hoyt, and detain people in order to check their papers?
oneshooter
Sep 2012
#6
Neither abortion, nor gay marriage, nor guns are mentioned in the constitution.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#38
I didn't mean the issuing of permits was random, but the practice of carrying.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#55
If a future SCOTUS gutted the 2A, a new, stronger 2A replacement would be passed.
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#53
The same story has been played out in other states with other governors.
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#84
"Democrats in other states have lost elections because they opposed concealed carry."
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#88
There is zero evidence that carrying more guns around has reduced violence.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#86
I don't think I have suggested a causal relationship between crime and firearm ownership.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#94
Well if it makes you feel better and helps get your panties unbunched and you feel the need
rl6214
Sep 2012
#40
"That's why so many Europeans avoid America when picking a vacation destination."
Jenoch
Sep 2012
#36
That post is why we pro-RKBA frequently post ancedotes about gun saves.
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#31
I take it you don't care for their 'reasonable' and 'common-sense' abortion restrictions as well?
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2012
#93