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In reply to the discussion: Governor Pat Quinn's "Assault Weapons" Ban Defeated (Illinois) [View all]ileus
(15,396 posts)3. Because those 50 cals are REALLY dangerous...
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'Cause every thug wants to go put a $2 cap in people's asses with a $5000 rifle. n/t
Atypical Liberal
Nov 2012
#5
Because they believe that hunting is the ONLY legitimate reason to own a gun.
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2012
#20
There's no need to offer 'alternatives' to gun Prohibitionists- gun violence in the US is decreasing
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#77
Addressing it: Any time a blanket ban is defeated, it is a victory for liberals and Democrats.
Decoy of Fenris
Dec 2012
#53
We can discuss that the next time you actually have a gun control law that goes through Congress...
DonP
Dec 2012
#122
You've yet to show that the new gun control laws you want are necessary.
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#124
The lack of faith that gun owners have in the motivations of many of those who favor ...
spin
Dec 2012
#115
I have often proposed alternate solutions which gun control advocates have largely ignored. ...
spin
Dec 2012
#58
"Gun violence prevention advocates" are largely gun Prohibitionists.
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#80