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In reply to the discussion: How do we stop gun violence/mass shootings [View all]48656c6c6f20
(7,638 posts)39. We can't
Because today is Monday and Pootin might use nukes.
Oops I mean because it's Monday and we haven't ever ever ever repealed anything.
Wait I mean. Well I don't know. I just know we've been told we can't. So that's that.
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Area level pre crime software has worked for robberies etc, should work for shootings
uponit7771
Apr 2022
#1
It's not pyscic driven software like Minority Report but data drive and it works (link)
uponit7771
Apr 2022
#4
It's been almost a century since an amendment was repealed. The political will to replace or modify
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#9
Technically possible, but the chances of getting 38 out of 50 state legislatures to approve
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#15
still though, people should realize the founding fathers did not want daily massacres
Blues Heron
Apr 2022
#17
Sayz man with more than his share of gunz. Those who support/promote unrestricted gunz are problem.
Hoyt
Apr 2022
#29
Guns didn't just jump up and shoot, 15 year mandatory min for any gun involvement in crime for perps
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Apr 2022
#8
If you look at Japan, Australia and New Zealand, you can see a model for us to follow one day
Blues Heron
Apr 2022
#14
That would put at least half of the firearms in private hands under the NFA.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#20
Prevention, but not around the guns themselves; that horse is out of the barn.
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2022
#25
"Constitution, smonstitution...who cares?" seems to be the attitude of many.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#33
Given that I'm a "gun nut", I'm curious how you propose "going after" me, given that the measures
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#54
Will this also apply to the elderly and those with physical disabilities?
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#34
Militia training presumably includes things such as basic infantry tactics while wearing full field
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#48
Really. When someone proposes something that's absurd on the face of it amuses me
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#87
Its one of the many social wedges issues Republicans use to try and divide us.
Mr. Sparkle
Apr 2022
#37
Hell, just check out that huge ongoing thread wherein many are calling for the 1st Amendment
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#61
Here's the trick, though. People (on the whole) really enjoy gun violence in films, games, etc.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
#66
It isn't possible in this country. Prepare for the fact that it's only going to get worse.
Crunchy Frog
Apr 2022
#77