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In reply to the discussion: If it were possible to simply outlaw guns, would you? [View all]

BainsBane

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Reply to BrentWil (Original post)
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 12:11 AM
Dec 2012

A single hunting rifle, non-semi automatic, per owner would be fine in rural areas. No guns allowed in cities. It can't happen though. Gun reform will have to revolve around compromises to curb the worst excesses of proliferation.

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If it were possible to simply outlaw guns, would you? [View all] BrentWil Dec 2012 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #1
Why is hunting okay? flvegan Dec 2012 #11
Because he eats meat? (shrug) galileoreloaded Dec 2012 #43
Thanks. flvegan Dec 2012 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #69
No one is using automatics for hunting rl6214 Dec 2012 #94
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #98
Then why do police and government agent need them? PavePusher Dec 2012 #106
Nope, shouldn't be allowed for hunting then obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #101
100% yes n/t FreeState Dec 2012 #2
No. What of our precious hunting rights? flvegan Dec 2012 #3
No Kaleva Dec 2012 #4
No. nt rrneck Dec 2012 #5
Yes nt abelenkpe Dec 2012 #6
Yes we can do it Dec 2012 #7
No. darkangel218 Dec 2012 #8
No Marrah_G Dec 2012 #9
No. But I would outlaw the gun scum from DU. ellisonz Dec 2012 #10
And I would outlaw anyone wanting to restrict the rights of others rl6214 Dec 2012 #95
Wow! A Brave Stand Indeed! Pholus Dec 2012 #105
yes SoonerPride Dec 2012 #12
Yep Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #13
No RB TexLa Dec 2012 #14
Yes. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #15
Absolutely. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #16
NEVER Berserker Dec 2012 #17
And how many innocent children have to die so you can pretend to have this "right"? baldguy Dec 2012 #24
You can post as many pictures as you want, it's still a right rl6214 Dec 2012 #97
It's not YOUR death I'm worried about. thucythucy Dec 2012 #33
oh, the irony. spanone Dec 2012 #79
Very few, if any countries outlaw all guns outright Major Nikon Dec 2012 #18
No. n/t TygrBright Dec 2012 #19
No. If I was King I would ban all semi-automatic weopons and doc03 Dec 2012 #20
No. axetogrind Dec 2012 #21
Absolutly. baldguy Dec 2012 #22
Yes. n/t Laurian Dec 2012 #23
I think if you outlaw handguns - this would be a step in the right direction... TheProgressive Dec 2012 #25
Uh, nope Warpy Dec 2012 #26
No. boxman15 Dec 2012 #27
Agree!!! Well thought out and well said!!! RKP5637 Dec 2012 #56
Agree on all points Puzzledtraveller Dec 2012 #73
Would you? geckosfeet Dec 2012 #28
No. BrentWil Dec 2012 #32
Isnt that quakerboy Dec 2012 #74
I am for further regulation of the current system... BrentWil Dec 2012 #85
It wont be next time quakerboy Dec 2012 #91
I agree with that BrentWil Dec 2012 #100
I would if I could Politicalboi Dec 2012 #29
Handguns, yes. Long arms, no. jeff47 Dec 2012 #30
Yes cantbeserious Dec 2012 #31
Nope Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #34
no n/t riverwalker Dec 2012 #35
No, I don't think so. ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #36
No. Terra Alta Dec 2012 #37
Ye...No. renie408 Dec 2012 #38
It must be done mick063 Dec 2012 #39
No. n/t Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #40
No. n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #41
yes Dems to Win Dec 2012 #42
No. Just automatic and semi-automatic guns. intheflow Dec 2012 #44
If I could wave a magic wand Mr.Bill Dec 2012 #45
no WooWooWoo Dec 2012 #46
absolutely sasha031 Dec 2012 #47
No, but I want Japan's gun-control laws. Chan790 Dec 2012 #48
Yes. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #49
Absolutely not. Nt Flabbergasted Dec 2012 #51
Tell me again that no one is interested in banning all guns. Kennah Dec 2012 #52
Be afraid! Grab you gun and hide it! morningfog Dec 2012 #55
I am also interested in banning all new shows on TLC. renie408 Dec 2012 #63
I agree there is a difference between the two ... Kennah Dec 2012 #75
No, because in the big picture it would simply exacerbate the initial problem. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #53
No. Common Sense Party Dec 2012 #54
Absolutely not. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #57
No. Llewlladdwr Dec 2012 #58
Yes though I would prefer legislation that allowed musket type weapons for hunting... jimlup Dec 2012 #59
No. frank380 Dec 2012 #60
No. n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #61
You mean the bad guys don't have them? Not even smuggled them in? Not possible. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #62
Ban any weapon that can be made into auto fire, including using pump stocks. RC Dec 2012 #64
yes. if by simple you mean it wasn't in any way referenced in the constitution La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2012 #65
NO. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #66
Yes ... guns have zero place in society and serve zero purpose except to kill or mame ... ThePhilosopher04 Dec 2012 #67
You can't protect yourself as well.. BrentWil Dec 2012 #68
Ban all weapons of any kind? Abq_Sarah Dec 2012 #70
What might work in heaven doesn't always work here on earth. reformist2 Dec 2012 #71
In a heart beat. And no armed police, please. idwiyo Dec 2012 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #76
Depends. Do you mean "outlaw" or do you mean "actually get rid of"? Recursion Dec 2012 #77
Good distinction. Union Scribe Dec 2012 #88
yes. spanone Dec 2012 #78
I would be tempted, but as of now, I wouldn't ban guns. ZombieHorde Dec 2012 #80
Yes. n/t KarenS Dec 2012 #81
Nnnnnnnope. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #82
If I were to have that much power, I would first outlaw the people that make guns a RKP5637 Dec 2012 #83
No. nt Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #84
No RegieRocker Dec 2012 #86
In a heartbeat. forestpath Dec 2012 #87
No. Marinedem Dec 2012 #89
mainly BainsBane Dec 2012 #90
No rl6214 Dec 2012 #92
Yes! Paper Roses Dec 2012 #93
No doubt about it madokie Dec 2012 #96
YES n/t The Time is Now Dec 2012 #99
Nope obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #102
Why I love gunloons is their absolutism. Black and white EVERYTHING. Pholus Dec 2012 #103
Anything that shot more than three rounds at a time, yes. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #104
Prohibition III? Beacuse Prohibition I & II have worked out so well? PavePusher Dec 2012 #107
No. n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #108
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