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nadinbrzezinski

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38. They got a safety net

Thu Dec 20, 2012, 12:04 AM

Dec 2012

And lack these problems of food insecurity we have.

So all those movies are just schlock. Did you read the full editorial? I m talking of structural violence, not movies and games. Those are your mirror.

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"The rate of gun ownership in the United States is 89 per every 100 people." [View all] Chorophyll Dec 2012 OP

This is actually the reason nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #1

No it's not. zappaman Dec 2012 #10

Odd because the rest of those countries are watching the same movies and playing the Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #37

They got a safety net nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #38

Both of our last two shooters were not lacking from food or care. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #60

I am making stuff up that we have a structural violence problem nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #61

No, that is not what I said. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #65

Yes.. Access to guns is one of the problems nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #66

Good post. This is all a bunch of diversion from the highly lucrative firearms industry. yardwork Dec 2012 #71

I recommend you go read the full editorial. nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #78

True. So the problem might be the guns. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #54

But the number of individual gun owners is shrinking. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #2

Is it really? Chorophyll Dec 2012 #3

Heck, 10 per 100 who carry, practice on targets resembling humans, are callous Hoyt Dec 2012 #6

Like the cops use? former-republican Dec 2012 #14

If you feel you need guns to go up against police, you might be prohibited Hoyt Dec 2012 #17

I'm just showing that you should think just a little before posting........ former-republican Dec 2012 #19

I'll trust the police with guns before I will some paranoid, callous yahoo. Hoyt Dec 2012 #62

You show a picture of what is probably a militia group ... spin Dec 2012 #76

Yes. onehandle Dec 2012 #40

Unfortunately, the gun fucks are stockpiling arsenals. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #52

Well, yes. The concentration of danger is more concentrated. onehandle Dec 2012 #57

I seriously hope you're right. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #58

Their newer poll shows the opposite Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #83

no, only about 30% of Americans own guns, they tend to be white and male CreekDog Dec 2012 #70

Gun ownership is often determined by where you live. ... spin Dec 2012 #79

that's bullshit, no state is allowed to discriminate based on skin color CreekDog Dec 2012 #80

"May issue" concealed carry is often racist. ... spin Dec 2012 #81

the link is in the OP d_r Dec 2012 #73

I don't think so former-republican Dec 2012 #5

Nor do I. nt Chorophyll Dec 2012 #8

Declining. onehandle Dec 2012 #39

True. More guns, owned by fewer people. Robb Dec 2012 #21

I don't think it is shrinking. Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #82

See? that's the problem Doctor_J Dec 2012 #4

Yes, if only 100 of every 100 were armed! Newborns, toddlers... people in comas... Chorophyll Dec 2012 #7

Then, some of us would want grenades. Hoyt Dec 2012 #9

I don't think so. The # of guns is high because some have lots of guns. Not 89 people Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #11

Nevertheless, it's a jesus-lot of guns. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #13

No doubt about it. Although I have one...for protection. I live alone and have had attempted Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #30

I'm glad you were okay, but every story like yours there are so many Chorophyll Dec 2012 #33

+1. The thread title, as stated, is incorrect. reformist2 Dec 2012 #53

Sure gonna be tough to get all those guns! zappaman Dec 2012 #12

Did anyone here call for a "confiscation?" Chorophyll Dec 2012 #15

Yes, in the thread I linked. zappaman Dec 2012 #16

Would you shoot someone when they come to pick up your guns.? Hoyt Dec 2012 #18

I guess it would depend who it was. zappaman Dec 2012 #20

Note to Gun-Confiscating Team organizer: Robb Dec 2012 #24

Damn you and your math!!!! n/t zappaman Dec 2012 #27

Lol. dkf Dec 2012 #28

Yes, I understood that. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #22

And I agree with.... zappaman Dec 2012 #23

It is, but that doesn't mean we do nothing at all. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #25

Again, I agree. zappaman Dec 2012 #26

See there lies the problem. "The assault weapon ban would be a doc03 Dec 2012 #29

Let me just state that I view it as a start, then. nt Chorophyll Dec 2012 #34

I see from another post you are from NYC, that explains it. Like you said to the doc03 Dec 2012 #44

"Most places have less crime than NYC." Chorophyll Dec 2012 #51

Take a gander at this. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #56

That's from 2002 and it is by state not nyc. You can have your congestion, high prices, high taxes, doc03 Dec 2012 #64

"It is by state not nyc." You don't think NYC is part of NYS? And if the crime rate in the state is Chorophyll Dec 2012 #67

Don't worry I have no desire to go to NYC. Typical NYC attitude doc03 Dec 2012 #69

Dude, chill the hell out. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #74

Where in the City do you live to have one lock on your door?... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #72

I don't live in New York City anymore. I live in White Plains, 30 miles north. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #75

Nothing in there about confiscation. This is about halting assault gun sales in the future. onehandle Dec 2012 #41

In number 34 the author of the op states that she views the assault doc03 Dec 2012 #46

And she still does. nt Chorophyll Dec 2012 #55

3 percent of the population are gun nuts with 30 guns each. kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #31

Your assessment may or may not be accurate, however. nt Chorophyll Dec 2012 #35

Why do US citizens feel the need to bear arms? Toronto Dec 2012 #32

I have no idea, because I have no guns, no desire to have guns, and I'm Chorophyll Dec 2012 #36

Thanks. I`m sure there are millions of well adjusted people in the US, however Toronto Dec 2012 #45

The NRA lobbies for loser gun laws nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #47

Um, yes to everything you've said? Chorophyll Dec 2012 #50

I own a good number of firearms, mostly handguns , a couple of rifles and a shotgun. ... spin Dec 2012 #77

First it is not all Americans nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #43

Surprisingly Canadians do not require registration for long guns Toronto Dec 2012 #48

I think that has to do with the long gun nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #49

Because we are MAJORLY fu***ed up. smirkymonkey Dec 2012 #68

Gun manufacturers have become dependent on compulsive shoppers BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #42

IMHO if you have a troubled child, the last thing you want to do is stockpile weaponry. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #59

But 89 out of 100 people are NOT gun owners Marrah_G Dec 2012 #63

I do believe that should read : cliffordu Dec 2012 #84

As interesting is the fact that only 30 out of 100 own any at all quaker bill Dec 2012 #85