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In reply to the discussion: I'm back for more abuse from the gun nuts [View all]Skittles
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30 kids dead in CT...60 dead in Las Vegas....60 or so dead in Orlando, 26 dead in Texas shooting...
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#53
Do you think confiscation of the guns of some people or organizations is never ever reasonable?
Ukapau
Nov 2017
#69
Seems like he's just fine with the random mass slaughter of innocents. It's ok with him.
StrictlyRockers
Nov 2017
#155
Not sure - maybe you need more then 1 round per enemy? Figure a double-tap per, at least..
jmg257
Nov 2017
#154
No, it doesn't. And Mozambique drill is three rounds per, so just call it 18...
jmg257
Nov 2017
#168
So, you personally need the ability to kill 20 people without reloading.
forgotmylogin
Nov 2017
#169
The problem is that we don't know they're violent or even felons until AFTER they have a gun.
George II
Nov 2017
#88
I didn't really answer your question about confiscation...I have mixed feelings.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#123
I think we start with automatic weapons and high capacity magazines...also no
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#115
I have no interest in labeling anyone...but I will say this...I have a right to live my life without
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#32
I agree with you...but given the courts, there is little we can do...may be if this sort of shit
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#119
Gun nuts are those who claim regulation is prohibited by a law that states regulation is necessary.
Towlie
Nov 2017
#106
The public is behind this...poll after poll has show this...it is not yet a hot button voting issue,
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#35
Yeah, that's the issue. Despsite support for regulation, people do not vote that way. NT
Adrahil
Nov 2017
#57
Public totally agrees with no private ownership of assault weapons, not selling to terrorists
lark
Nov 2017
#84
People with mental illness including depression should not have guns. That being said, blaming
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#26
"people with mental illness" are no more violent than the general population. eom
shanny
Nov 2017
#166
I agree 100% and these folks better opt for some common sense rules now because people want gun
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#23
Wrong and wrong. I have seen the polls...now I own a gun...in fact some years ago a gun
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#39
Give it time...the more shootings...the more people will be OK with 'draconian' measures.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#108
We should accept nothing short of new amendments that repeal the 2A, ban and confiscate all guns.
LonePirate
Nov 2017
#28
Do you want solutions that will work or do you want to continue imposing unhelpful solutions?
LonePirate
Nov 2017
#43
We are already living in a time of civil unrest and civil war with 1+ mass shootings every day.
LonePirate
Nov 2017
#45
You prefer people ignoring and playing down the epidemic of gun violence in this country?
LonePirate
Nov 2017
#100
I own a gun...rifle...my grandpa used to hunt...works great. It saved my life years ago...I lived
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#42
It has sentimental value...but the firing pin is removed...I have kids and don't want them shooting
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#52
Have you considered it may be stolen by someone who knows how to reactivate it? Why dont...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#73
If you think civilian type guns would stop a governmen with drones...I have to laugh... you couldn't
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#44
Ammo is covered under arms...as in the people had to supply their own ammo, accoutrements too.
jmg257
Nov 2017
#70
I think anything which restricts the states right and ability to infiltrate a citizens home,...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#174
Here's an idea--how about all gun purchases require liability insurance, like a car
librechik
Nov 2017
#124