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In reply to the discussion: Gun Deaths Since Newtown [View all]Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)62. Uh....the laws DO effect criminals.
There are these places called prisons. We put criminals there. For a long time. The problem is that putting people in prison is an attempt to solve the problem after-the-fact. The crime has already been committed. The classroom has already been shot to pieces. The families are already grieving.
You're suggesting that since criminals will always commit crimes, that we should make it easier for them. Do you leave your doors unlocked at night? Keys in the ignation? No? Then why would you oppose a law that makes it harder for a criminal or a mental patient to obtain a firearm?
And as long as you remain a law-abiding citizen, nobody is taking your guns from you.
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I'll bet they are all up on the graphic in the OP along with pellet gun accidents and suicides n/t
Taitertots
Jan 2013
#14
Do you really think violent criminals will voluntarily hand in their guns?
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#41
This is a stunningly and powerfully non-gory graphic. I vote for posting it every day.
libdem4life
Jan 2013
#5
How many automobile deaths are caused by intentional means?How many by mass attacks?
morningfog
Jan 2013
#54
If your goal is making drugs (or anything else) unattractive to the young ...
holdencaufield
Jan 2013
#51
Yes, but having a gun around makes otherwise treatable depression far more fatal.
SunSeeker
Jan 2013
#28