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In reply to the discussion: Pro-gun advocates will never have a rational discussion about gun laws and the 2nd Amendment [View all]Dr Hobbitstein
(6,568 posts)3. I posted about talking civilly and to quit exploiting things
on both sides of the argument and was hidden as an NRA troll. Kinda makes me sad. I was really trying to come from the heart.
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Pro-gun advocates will never have a rational discussion about gun laws and the 2nd Amendment [View all]
ProSense
Dec 2012
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Agreed Gun Apologists Are Beyond The Pail - The Rest Of Us Should Move On With Outlawing Their Toys
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#1
Well if we can't keep our babies safe it needs to be the hot topic until we can.
Cobalt Violet
Dec 2012
#27
Except the common denominator here is that these people used high powered weaponry to kill
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#30
Nonetheless - Thank You For Reconsidering Your Position To Engage On This Important Issue
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#51
and the NRA finds some miniscule piece of minutia to argue (the way they took down Dan Rather)
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#6
Then they need to be forced to put forth some legislation that will prevent this type of
loudsue
Dec 2012
#7
Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt
msanthrope
Dec 2012
#20
Ban all guns with harsh penalties get our murder rates down to UK levels, fuck hunting.
xtraxritical
Dec 2012
#94
You forgot #4: This is not the right time to discuss regulating firearms. - n/t
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#10
Touche. It's bullshit either way, but I do think you're technically
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#23
If they don't want to talk about it, fine. Now is the time to act, pass legislation.
reformist2
Dec 2012
#14
ProSense, I'm a pro-gun Democrat and I know others willing to discuss the issue with you but you
jody
Dec 2012
#22
Not 'ban, ban, ban'. How about 'license, regulate, register'? - n/t
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#25
Your answer suggests you just want to rant and not participate in a discussion and not stoop
jody
Dec 2012
#31
You made the complaint Please provide a link to an OP in DU's RKBA forum or even a post in it by you
jody
Dec 2012
#37
GD has been open to discuss RKBA only since the Sandy Hook tragedy. Please provide proof that you
jody
Dec 2012
#43
You've provided posts that suggest you really aren't serious about having " a rational discussion
jody
Dec 2012
#54
You offer your post in GD on Dec 16. If that's your answer then it confirms my suspicions. I hoped
jody
Dec 2012
#63
Skinner does not allow OPs about RKBA outside the RKBA group, that's why. He made an exception only
jody
Dec 2012
#82
Your post starts by discussing militias and the 2A but you ignore Congress has all the authority it
jody
Dec 2012
#92
Notice the deflection too. That's another way to derail the conversation about guns
neverforget
Dec 2012
#65
Why would any reasonable person post in the Right to Kill Babies and Adults forum?
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#67
Right to Kill and Bury Americans? These guys even fight for known terrorists to buy guns
MightyMopar
Dec 2012
#29
I dont know. I suppose that might be doable. But why not have something that fires paintballs, etc?
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#44
I have great faith in the technological know how of this country's people.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#49
A ways to go to reliably under 6 shots an hour, it violates the silliness, an antique.
TheKentuckian
Dec 2012
#57
I am so tired of saying the same thing to them over and over again. I just ignore them.
loyalkydem
Dec 2012
#36
4. Wait for the NRA to threaten to destroy any politician that goes against them.
Kablooie
Dec 2012
#55