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In reply to the discussion: In which I remind DU that the assault weapons ban doesn't do what you think it does [View all]Lex
(34,108 posts)12. It can be done.
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In which I remind DU that the assault weapons ban doesn't do what you think it does [View all]
Recursion
Jan 2013
OP
So you've seen the text of the planned legislation? I don't know anyone else who has.
hlthe2b
Jan 2013
#1
that is a pdf of the bill summary--not the full text and she has not yet introduced...
hlthe2b
Jan 2013
#13
OK, if it changes to a different bill from what she's describing, I'll consider that
Recursion
Jan 2013
#23
If 1994 is any indication, it leads to a huge surge in sales of ban-compliant equally capable rifles
Recursion
Jan 2013
#41
If you know a lot about guns and want there to be fewer of them, then perhaps you
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#85
I agree with you about the grip. So yes, a better definition of 'assault weapon' would be needed.
randome
Jan 2013
#40
It's a start. We can work from there. Maybe the gun lobby will decide to accept the fact
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#84
I think what the OP is saying is that passing a bad law is worse than no law at all.
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#43
"WE", "OUR SIDE" .... should definitely stop re-using the phrase "Assault Weapons Ban"
Schema Thing
Jan 2013
#4
The people promoting a ban are counting on widespread ignorance as the foundation for support
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#5
Certainly you can. Can you tell me why you want to regulate how semi-automatics can look?
Recursion
Jan 2013
#17
Sure, but we see evidence on DU Forums every day that there is widespread ignorance
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#18
I'll take Joe Biden over Carolyn McCarthy or Dianne Feinstein on this issue any day
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#33
I expect people who have a special vested interest in a legislative issue to recuse themselves...
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#54
As If A Shitload Of Repub Legislators Don't Have Vested Interests In NRA-Friendly Policies. (nt)
Paladin
Jan 2013
#67
OK, did you get the part where I said this *doesn't ban* semi-automatic weapons?
Recursion
Jan 2013
#15
I'm curious to know why you think any particular law would magically prevent any future occurance...
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#16
I know very little about guns. What does the "shape of the grip" have to do with anything?
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#25
In the case of a rifle or shotgun, it provides for better control of the weapon than a "traditional"
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#62
Thanks. I just don't think this stuff is that complicated. I think banning weapons by name ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#44
Nah, they just don't care about the nuances. Most DU'ers don't craft legislation, they just want ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#57
Great, we have a long-standing precedent. Now we only have to update it to deal with AR-15's ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#42
It might be politically possible to reschedule semi-automatics with detachable magazines
Recursion
Jan 2013
#48