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In reply to the discussion: I am F*CK*NG PISSED. Michigan Gun Laws Written by the Mob?!?!? [View all]JVS
(61,935 posts)18. Do you think that registration of place of residence should be obligatory for all citizens?
Because that's the only way that you're even going to start to be able to do background checks of entire households.
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You are being OTT in asking for "Household members" Background Checks. ESPECIALLY with your
WinkyDink
Jan 2013
#6
I disagree. If its good enough for employment, then its good enough for guns.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#10
A gun is a gun is a gun. Parsing seems stupid, especially when you can "parse" UZIs -
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#49
Why not? It is COMMON SENSE and the only people with a problem are criminals.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#14
Do you think that registration of place of residence should be obligatory for all citizens?
JVS
Jan 2013
#18
This information is currently available via internet search engine for most of the population.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#28
You know, I was starting to calm down. I really was - a calm, rationale discussion
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#42
I know that "enforce existing laws" is an NRA talking point, but there really is a HUGE gap here
Recursion
Jan 2013
#81
In brainstorming mode, drunk drivers have to "blow clean" before their car starts.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#64
At what point do you believe registering *all guns* as opposed to *pistols only*
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#68
Ah, because the criminal we *don't want to know about* because we can't do a database check
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#71
The right not to have my kid killed because we went to McDonalds, the mall or school
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#63
Violation of the Constitutional protections for people is NOT common sense!
NutmegYankee
Jan 2013
#65
If you get a warrant signed by a judge, with probable cause, then there is no issue.
NutmegYankee
Jan 2013
#72
Apparently there was a change in December. Things got looser, thanks to Lame Duck Crap.
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#73
I've owned rifles and carbines for a long time now and I don't know what got "looser".
Kaleva
Jan 2013
#78
So *anyone* can walk into Bass Pro Shop and walk out with a rifle (no check) -
IdaBriggs
Jan 2013
#83
No, you still have to go thru a background check if you buy a rifle at Bass Pro Shop
Kaleva
Jan 2013
#87
So, in a nutshell, you're upset that the cops can't stop people from breaking the law?
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#94
I never said do nothing. I think several measures will be effective.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#99
So basically, your prediction is that the blood will be running in the streets?
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#101
Someone has to make a record that not all Democrats support a total surveillance police state.
ActualCommonSense
Jan 2016
#108
Welcome, where was this "it was cited as an example of a Dem. Und. actual post"? thanks.
uppityperson
Jan 2016
#109