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In reply to the discussion: It’s One Of The Craziest Internet Rumors About Guns. And As It Turns Out, It’s True. [View all]av8r1998
(265 posts)81. thank you
And sorry for yours as well.
All three were the result of a manic, alcohol induced bender.
For me, i blamed the dr's and the pills, but that is not the cause either.
I agree the issue needs more study.
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HarveyDarkey
Feb 2013
OP
Actually, usually juvenile or child should refer to those under the age of 18.
JDPriestly
Feb 2013
#120
If you are law-abiding, no bad person could possibly ever come in contact with you.
AllyCat
Feb 2013
#164
Why did you compare it to one of the least effective methods just now?
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2013
#109
of course. implicit. gun regalualtions would prevent hndreds if not thusands of accidents AND homici
robinlynne
Feb 2013
#46
Cause a young child accidentally shooting his or her friend/sibling doesn't count?
justiceischeap
Feb 2013
#39
Explains why some of us think it's ok to take each other out with drones
whatchamacallit
Feb 2013
#3
Just curious, but when's the last time a drone was used on an American in the US or....
OldDem2012
Feb 2013
#36
Uh, no....I got it right the first time. I stand by the wording in my post. nt.
OldDem2012
Feb 2013
#56
Reminds me of a Wise Teacher...They who live by the sword, shall die by the sword.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#7
I'd like to see this data sorted by geography. I suspect that homicides are heavily skewed
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#12
Actually, getting killed by all weapons is more likely in the city. If you're worried about being
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#19
So the point is what? If the results are skewed urban, that's OK? Because urban people
Squinch
Feb 2013
#27
Although violent crime has been dropping across the board for 20 years, urban firearm
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#170
And if you're not afraid of being shot, why on earth do you have a gun?
DisgustipatedinCA
Feb 2013
#45
I'm not afraid of anything, really. I've had a gun for over 40 years and haven't ever had to use it
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#70
And thank you for being civil. I grew up with guns in my family and had my own .22 rifle when I was
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#95
Gun deaths aren't all homicides. Look at all the stories of little kids killing themselves
valerief
Feb 2013
#64
Agreed, and I didn't meant to imply that kids getting killed by accident isn't a problem.
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#76
Do you live near a big city? I'm outside Boston, and almost every night there's a shooting there
Flatulo
Feb 2013
#96
Blah blah blah. From your postings it seems you have enjoyed your brief
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#71
No, I'm saying your posts have -so far- been about debating details of gun rights and
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#85
So you are certain we Democrats are "dead wrong on guns"? And you will raise
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#125
Wow. You cite a piece by a regular pro-gun commentator for the Washington Times (!)
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2013
#143
"Greatest Country In The World" but so many are thinking of offing themselves.
Spitfire of ATJ
Feb 2013
#149
Facts are to the pro-NRA crowd what garlic is to a vampire: when they're not busy screaming
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#67