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In reply to the discussion: Middle ground idea on gun control: Gun Insurance [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)61. Yes it should. It's a dangerous toy. Each and every gun should carry $10 million in liability
insurance to cover medical costs of victims and child support for children of victims and all the other costs associated with gun mischief.
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I don't value possessions more than life. That's why I would call the cops and wait.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#77
How come the "human life > possessions" equation is never applied to the home invader?
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2013
#98
Except you didn't answer, you just restated the premise (which obviously others find lacking)
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2013
#103
They would have to be prohibitively high premiums for insurance companies to bite. n/t
Tempest
Jan 2013
#8
Sorry. And if you keep fighting us on reasonable restrictions and insurance requirements, many of us
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#64
Yes it should. It's a dangerous toy. Each and every gun should carry $10 million in liability
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#61
Actuarially, handguns would carry the largest premiums and assault rifles very little.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#20
I wouldn't be surprised if the actuary tables came out with the bolt actions needing...
JVS
Jan 2013
#39
good point. the advantage of this is that it also directly addresses those who claim their weapon is
maggiesfarmer
Jan 2013
#30
So only the rich will be able to legally afford guns, and we'll force
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#48
I think health insurance and home/apartment insurance should all have additional riders
Fresh_Start
Jan 2013
#51
As far as I'm concerned where gu safety is concerned, liability insurance is a non-negotiable item
RomneyLies
Jan 2013
#66
Gun liability insurance is crucial, but also provides another check and balance..and re-registration
libdem4life
Jan 2013
#82
I don't see how making it so only rich people can have guns is "the middle ground" n/t
Taitertots
Jan 2013
#84