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mrf901

(49 posts)
123. criminal prosecutors --> conflict of interest
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 10:58 PM
Oct 2012

they carry a gun, so anti-gun laws don't apply to them

for one reason or another, they think
they are better off if the law-abiding general citizen
is not armed.

also applies to police, rich people, celebrities,
friends/political donors of the county sheriff .

'Stand your ground' promotes violence [View all] SecularMotion Oct 2012 OP
Who wooda thunk that n/t doc03 Oct 2012 #1
Frendenberg was drunk and had a history of domestic violence gejohnston Oct 2012 #2
Shhhh ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #3
upset with an opinion writer gejohnston Oct 2012 #4
This opinion happens to be backed by science. DanTex Oct 2012 #12
the law viewed them as justifiable gejohnston Oct 2012 #13
LOL. We were just talking about all the false statements you make! DanTex Oct 2012 #15
which you will not provide evidence of gejohnston Oct 2012 #21
Evidence: DanTex Oct 2012 #25
are you serious? gejohnston Oct 2012 #38
So you are claiming ignorance? DanTex Oct 2012 #53
I make shit up? gejohnston Oct 2012 #61
LOL. Good times, gej! DanTex Oct 2012 #70
shall we count them? gejohnston Oct 2012 #73
Yes, please count them. LOL. DanTex Oct 2012 #76
do you? You seem to have a problem with vocabulary gejohnston Oct 2012 #78
Wait! I thought you were going to go back and count hidden posts! DanTex Oct 2012 #80
not the same thing gejohnston Oct 2012 #81
Not the same as what? DanTex Oct 2012 #82
your point? gejohnston Oct 2012 #84
My point is that you are lying once again. DanTex Oct 2012 #89
gun fourm in DU2 gejohnston Oct 2012 #90
Well, you are lying. What else would you call the claim that over half my posts were deleted DanTex Oct 2012 #92
history, good night troll. gejohnston Oct 2012 #93
Your citations do not say what you claim ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #19
Actually, they dealt with both CD and SYG. DanTex Oct 2012 #34
As another strong black man, I am calling BS on this story for the third time on DU ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #7
And that is the point of the OP ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #9
The piece in the OP ignored and misstated things from the DA's report in an effort to support her ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #16
Wow! "Gun control ... falls hardest on the poor and minorities." DanTex Oct 2012 #18
Then you have not been listening and have little appreciation for the history on the matter ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #20
Yeah, and the Republicans are the "party of Lincoln". DanTex Oct 2012 #27
I see some, and GLBTs and women who are choosing to own guns for self defense out of necessity ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #31
By and large, people for whom gun violence is a reality of life tend to favor DanTex Oct 2012 #35
That changes when they are personally targeted and realize there is no help other than themselves ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #37
A very libertarian argument. DanTex Oct 2012 #41
Pragmatic, not libertarian ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #102
We not only rarely prevent crime, but we are not responsible for an individuals safety glacierbay Oct 2012 #104
Blinded by ideology perfectly explains you and every other Brady Campaign hanger on. Clames Oct 2012 #44
Your views are insular and illogical, as right-wing ideologies tend to be. DanTex Oct 2012 #50
You just keep lying to yourself. Clames Oct 2012 #83
one thing. gejohnston Oct 2012 #85
Well that was interesting... DanTex Oct 2012 #87
Another worthless and predictable response from you. Clames Oct 2012 #119
for example? gejohnston Oct 2012 #106
Yes, it certainly does. And some gun-banners agree... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #23
The right-wing zealots doing the pushing the lax gun laws. DanTex Oct 2012 #42
As opposed to 'progressives' like Ronald Reagan (Mulford Act), William Bennett, and Mike Bloomberg? friendly_iconoclast Oct 2012 #45
Yes, but overall, gun control advocates are overwhelmingly progressives, whereas DanTex Oct 2012 #55
Do you think poor minorities in urban areas should have the same RKBA as other Americans? Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #46
I think that all Americans have the right to live in a society that is not plagued by gun violence. DanTex Oct 2012 #54
Most Americans *do* live in a society that is not plagued by gun violence. friendly_iconoclast Oct 2012 #57
most excellent post. bravo and well said. thank you for saying it. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #58
LOL. Apparently, gun fanatics find pseudointellectual nonsense to be irresistible! DanTex Oct 2012 #60
when you are able to see the bigger picture perhaps you can join in on the intelligent conversation Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #62
Do you guys ever say anything that is true? DanTex Oct 2012 #59
speaking of cherry picking gejohnston Oct 2012 #63
Yes, El Paso is a great example of cherry picking. DanTex Oct 2012 #68
so are your examples. gejohnston Oct 2012 #71
guns are not the only factor!! finally. you get it. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #64
until it stops serving it's purpose gejohnston Oct 2012 #65
I know. but, for just a minute, it was nice. Let me enjoy the after glow a moment longer. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #67
I've said that many times. DanTex Oct 2012 #66
from now on YOU can NOT call me a gun Fanatic because I have NEVER said such - Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #69
OK. If you agree that gun availability is a significant contributor to gun violence DanTex Oct 2012 #72
kind of like saying only criminals commit crime. Your statement is a DUH. sorry but really Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #74
Well, we were almost there... DanTex Oct 2012 #75
yes You will get less GUN crime but, will you get LESS crime? No. Not according to statistics - Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #86
Gun crimes are far more lethal than non-gun crimes. DanTex Oct 2012 #94
all the more reason we need to address the underlying issues wouldn't you agree? Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #96
Of course. And also the guns, wouldn't you agree? DanTex Oct 2012 #98
yes, gun education needs to start early. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #100
And there's the dodge.... DanTex Oct 2012 #103
Wrong. Every since Ug clubbed Uhooga in that cave so long ago there has been Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #109
Do you guys normally overlook inequality, poverty and corruption? Or just when convenient? friendly_iconoclast Oct 2012 #77
Have you been paying attention at all? DanTex Oct 2012 #79
Cherry Pick the whole world? USA, Mexico, Haiti, and Guatemala are the only countries I know Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #88
are you being deliberately obtuse? I ask in all honesty and sincerity. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #95
No. You? DanTex Oct 2012 #99
I am not the one having issues with gejohnston. Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2012 #101
Yes- and I think gun availability is *far* down the causative list for violent crime. friendly_iconoclast Oct 2012 #105
Have the "right?" No. SHOULD they live without ANY Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #115
Wrong on several counts. We have a violent culture Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #116
Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #52
I understand, ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #36
I have mixed feeling about duty to retreat and commensurate force requirements ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #39
While the duty/requirement to retreat has never been a good one, ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #40
Why would a duty/requirement to retreat ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #48
Preferred certainly, mandatory not so much ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #97
Practice vs theory. ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #110
The practice ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #111
All I have is what has been reported in the news over the years. ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #112
And the NRA's candidate buying campaign had nothing to do with it ... Right? 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #113
To the best of my memory, ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #114
Correction ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #117
depends on the states gejohnston Oct 2012 #118
Care to be a lot more verbose on your basis? ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #120
Sure, not that I believe it will matter ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #121
so you don't believe that a man has a right to use deadly force against an intruder in his own home? trouble.smith Oct 2012 #49
Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #51
you wanna answer the questions? trouble.smith Oct 2012 #56
Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #91
........... trouble.smith Oct 2012 #107
I don't know why I engage here; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #108
............... trouble.smith Oct 2012 #124
Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #125
They're upset because not everyone agrees with the theory Piazza Riforma Oct 2012 #10
I agree with you to a point gejohnston Oct 2012 #11
Should I have to leave my house if someone threatens me in it? PavePusher Oct 2012 #17
If he is IN your house then use what means you have to defend yourself Piazza Riforma Oct 2012 #26
I do not believe that the door would have held Fredenberg back for more than a few seconds ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #33
Being a bully or criminal doesn't pay like it used to. ileus Oct 2012 #5
Even when I had my rifle, I would have gone into my house and called the police. Piazza Riforma Oct 2012 #6
There are any number of points that day where violence could have been avoided ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #22
Never did I say he had to accept "his beatdown". I DID say that by getting involved with her he did Piazza Riforma Oct 2012 #30
Never said you did. The comments in the home town paper were an interesting read ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #32
I have to admire your determination ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #8
"The law is "a solution that had no problem" Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #14
"...he walked into Harper's garage." Uh, how is this stand your ground? nt Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #24
It is not, its classic Castle Doctrine ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #28
The author lost me on the second sentence slackmaster Oct 2012 #29
Pretty bad when an author can't tell the difference between castle doctrine and SYG. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #43
Factual accuracy is strictly optional for gun control advocates friendly_iconoclast Oct 2012 #47
When you have the Truth on your side you can be kind of sloppy with the truth. 4th law of robotics Oct 2012 #122
criminal prosecutors --> conflict of interest mrf901 Oct 2012 #123
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