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In reply to the discussion: Why I am against getting rid of guns [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)40. +100 Good post and excellent OP
It worked for tobacco. It worked for littering. It worked for AIDS. Why not guns?
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wow comparing cigarettes (that cause cancer and have no redeeming value at all)
Missycim
Sep 2012
#2
There is a strong effort to push tobacco use into a drug-prohibition category...
Eleanors38
Sep 2012
#6
The most important thing you could do to rid society of guns is eliminate the need for them
ProgressiveProfessor
Sep 2012
#4
yeah but, I am tired of arguing that point. You can take it up with 'em. I'm tired.
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2012
#24
I lost all mine in a boating accident last month. I only have a Hi-point and RG 22 left.
ileus
Sep 2012
#12
I'm sure similar things were said of slavery. Look how wrong they were. nt
trouble.smith
Sep 2012
#25
Those who beat their guns into plowshares will end up plowing for those who didn't. nt
Bocks Car
Sep 2012
#38
The record of human nature is pretty clear but no I don't have any data you would accept
Bocks Car
Sep 2012
#49