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In reply to the discussion: An explanation, from a gun nut. [View all]Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)31. News flash! When some son-of-a-bitch kills 20+ children in a school, that is an act of terrorism.
I am sick to death of people rationalizing the personal possession of weapons that were manufactured with the SINGLE purpose of killing humans. ENOUGH!
Be a part of the solution, or step aside!
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Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#2
Actually, violent crime rates in other wealthy nations are similar to those in the US.
DanTex
Jan 2013
#50
LOL. Gun Owners of America! The place to turn when the NRA just isn't batshit crazy enough!
DanTex
Jan 2013
#77
I would suggest not distinguishing between rifles and handguns, or even semis for that matter.
jmg257
Jan 2013
#57
Its a fucking school, it SHOULD be a gun free zone. Jeez, the morons are out of their cages.
JaneyVee
Jan 2013
#32
I go to sleep every night thankful my kid is in a school protected by a guy with a gun.
bucky balls
Jan 2013
#100
News flash! When some son-of-a-bitch kills 20+ children in a school, that is an act of terrorism.
Buzz Clik
Jan 2013
#31
"because they can't find ONE (1) single terrorist in this whole fucking country!"
ellisonz
Jan 2013
#35
yeah, i realized after I posted that he was banned...I and you are correct..
ceejdre82
Jan 2013
#116
I'm a member of the gun owning community and the most complaining I'm hearing
Lint Head
Jan 2013
#39
Is it just me or does there seem to be alot more "gun nuts" joining DU lately?
rightsideout
Jan 2013
#61
I think the point is well made about going after the wrong gun. Handguns have not been a big
maggiesfarmer
Jan 2013
#85
"We have federal agents going around putting fake explosives into peoples' hands"
ceejdre82
Jan 2013
#108
Another lemming tries to climb the ladder of sanity, only to fall crashing down
DainBramaged
Jan 2013
#119
I'm just going to address your third and fourth paragraphs and let someone else deal with your
Chorophyll
Jan 2013
#122