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In reply to the discussion: I am sick and tired of the fucking paranoid gun nuts. [View all]we can do it
(12,169 posts)111. True, but how many can one kill efficiently and quickly without guns?
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When was the last time a person killed a bunch of movie-goers or shoppers with heroin?
bunnies
Dec 2012
#6
i was hoping Mindem would have something intelligent to say by now... guess not
srican69
Dec 2012
#178
If you actually want fewer guns out there, the drug war should be a good warning
Recursion
Dec 2012
#70
My experience is very different, but I agree w/ your point about mental health.
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#10
I know, and maybe if we keep bring up the issue it can eventually be considered.
we can do it
Dec 2012
#12
Citizens used to actually educate and think for themselves in the 18th century, too.
we can do it
Dec 2012
#57
So would you consider an average of 2 mass shootings and 20 people killed a year
rbixby
Dec 2012
#99
When do we realize that the weaponry and tactics of the Revolution are far different
neverforget
Dec 2012
#145
It's the inevitable conclusion from the statistic that shows gun violence decreasing with more guns
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#25
How does one steal a gun from someone who has it properly and responsibly stored?
we can do it
Dec 2012
#28
RE: Hunting weapons should be singled out and expressly defined as not being part of the problem
Trunk Monkey
Dec 2012
#83
It was written into the law. It had meaning while the assault weapon ban was in place
Motown_Johnny
Dec 2012
#148
The label had nothing to do with functionality or use. It is an invented label....
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#153
so then stiff penalties need to be imposed on those incapable of securing their guns..
frylock
Dec 2012
#110
Actually, you can make them at home with a few bench-top machine tools available at Harbour Freight.
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#150
So you'd rather confront the gun-wielding maniac than the knife-wielding maniac?
Democracyinkind
Dec 2012
#139
"Now I am merely curious just how long I can string you along" - a Gungeoneer just now to me,
apocalypsehow
Dec 2012
#146
Yep - and still peddling NRA talking points day & night on DU - *even in the midst of this tragedy*
apocalypsehow
Dec 2012
#164