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In reply to the discussion: The false confidence of an unloaded gun: [View all]Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)56. A video that displays that mindset...
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I'd rather a non-gun culture member teach it. NRA should not be involved in any way.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#30
You never point a gun at something you don't intend to destroy, regardless of it's loaded status.
NutmegYankee
Jan 2013
#11
Or parents and teachers can take the time to educate children on the dangers of misusing firearms.
Pete Cortez
Jan 2013
#17
How about teaching them that guns are bad like cigarettes, racism, polluters, corporate greed, etc.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#23
"[Guns] instill a degree of discipline, focus and accomplishment" - ban anyone who believes that
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#43
don't change the subject. Yes stronger gun laws are the amswer. Teachers know this now
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#53
I agree children need to be taught that guns are implements of destruction
etherealtruth
Jan 2013
#29
I'll simply point out that at the nadir of the American experience with violent crime...
Pete Cortez
Jan 2013
#38