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In reply to the discussion: Gun control is a distraction, a minor issue [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)52. No gun control legislation introduced would substantially reduced the
number of guns out there. Gun control that would actually reduce gun violence is unconstitutional in light of SCOTUS decisions that uphold an individual's right to possess firearms.
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Well I was being a bit sarcastic but no I'm not wrong, you do not obviously nor do I,
AuntPatsy
May 2015
#6
I honestly don't want to, I own quite a few guns.....it's complicated ..the thinking
AuntPatsy
May 2015
#14
Not to mention, with 3D printing its now impossible to stop people from making guns easily.
TampaAnimusVortex
May 2015
#128
Not wrong, did not say all, said many ;) numerous ones here as well....am licensed
AuntPatsy
May 2015
#30
LOL, someone else's transparency page is showing... and this time it's yours
Electric Monk
May 2015
#255
It is pretty obvious that it is. He took it all the way to "sub-human" below. (nt)
stone space
May 2015
#63
According to the FBI, in 2012 there were more than 6000 gun cause homicides
Agnosticsherbet
May 2015
#12
Hey, if you want to distort what I said, have at it, I could care less what you think.
GGJohn
May 2015
#46
You mean you "Couldn't" care less I assume? LOL, you mention percents and then downplay other.......
Logical
May 2015
#49
So you think that 6000 people murdered with guns is not cause for alarm.
Agnosticsherbet
May 2015
#77
Last time I saw an FBI report on causes, gang related was one of the smaller ones.
ieoeja
May 2015
#161
Very few. Most shootings are of relatives. And the real crisis is gun suicide
Recursion
May 2015
#181
A sentiment endorsed by "DUers", though admittedly most endorsers have since been PPRd.
Electric Monk
May 2015
#184
Hey, how about those members of your group who say f rated Bernie is a deal breaker...
beevul
May 2015
#186
Sanders is in favor of universal background checks and magazine size restrictions (10 rounds max)
Electric Monk
May 2015
#187
One of you lot had an apologia for internment camps in that thread:
friendly_iconoclast
May 2015
#188
I was speaking of post industrialized countries, such as the US. Not to mention
Exilednight
May 2015
#117
Are people responsible for crimes committed with their cars after they've been stolen?
friendly_iconoclast
May 2015
#110
Cars aren't lethal weapons. And liability should be tied to negligence in safeguarding
KittyWampus
May 2015
#112
DU is not a weapon that can kill. That's a gun's only intended purpose. That's not opinion.
Exilednight
May 2015
#124
Sethimg other than its intended use is to kill. Guns kill, plain and simple.
Exilednight
May 2015
#129
Your use of right-wing NRA talking points is quite telling. Answer one simple
Exilednight
May 2015
#132
I thought you were talking about children when you said little ones, not rodents.
Exilednight
May 2015
#143
BTW: just because no one is killed or shot does not mean a gun was not used in a violent crime.
Exilednight
May 2015
#133
Likewise, just because nobody was shot or killed, doesn't mean a gun wasn't used in self defense.
beevul
May 2015
#135
My stats are from the FBI. You didn't read the fine print. It ONLY includes crimes where
Exilednight
May 2015
#141
In all seriousness, can you point to anything that has not been thoroughly debunked after be touted
Exilednight
May 2015
#148
I could say the same to you. 1994 called and they want their talking points back.
beevul
May 2015
#151
Wait, is only guns that are without practical use without a purpose 'required in modern society'?
X_Digger
May 2015
#185
At what cost of childrens' lives has that 2 billion come at, and in a $14 trillion
Exilednight
May 2015
#231
It's not personal. You made a homophobic remark and you love your guns. Both are facts.
Exilednight
May 2015
#245
"shooters who've not participated in the more rigorous process will still kill people"
NYC Liberal
May 2015
#36
It looks like we are finally getting to the point where the majority of people are stupid. n/t
Exilednight
May 2015
#191
Someone breaks into my house and I defend myself with lethal force and I would go to jail?
GGJohn
May 2015
#211
Just did, nothing about a jury convicting a home owner for shooting a home invader in VA.
GGJohn
May 2015
#217
Google: home owner convicted shooting intruder, and you will find stories from all around the countr
Exilednight
May 2015
#223
They're almost all the same person, Jerry Rasmussen, who lured them in and then
GGJohn
May 2015
#225
How many more children must die from gun violence befor you can declare victory?
Exilednight
May 2015
#229
Homicides are down, but non lethal gun assaults are at their highest since
Exilednight
May 2015
#233
It is a solid poo turkey with arsenic sauce effort and regressive to boot as
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#37
I just did. My OP in reply was locked, so I expect this one to be locked as well.
stone space
May 2015
#72
Maybe it was locked because of your history of mis-representing what was said in the RKBA?
GGJohn
May 2015
#179
I wouldn't got that far, but I'm not sure I even see a place to begin on gun legislation
theboss
May 2015
#90
it must be the old and white and man, that they have in their group and refuse to delete.
seabeyond
May 2015
#115
Your abject surrender is noted. Seems like you've got lots of company, here. (nt)
Paladin
May 2015
#80
We start by recognizing that gun legislation is not a right-wing vs. left-wing issue
derby378
May 2015
#83
Peaceful and Guns are mutually exclusive, except for the residents of graveyards.
Agnosticsherbet
May 2015
#84
of course. we state so many issues minor, at the expense of others lives, for the comfort of the $.
seabeyond
May 2015
#93
women issues are minor. blacks issues are minor. yes, gay issues are minor too.
seabeyond
May 2015
#97
I wasn't here on DU then, but I remember exactly the same thing on other sites.
stone space
May 2015
#113
I'm sick of hearing the privileged tell the rest of us how little we matter.
seabeyond
May 2015
#109