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In reply to the discussion: Assault weapons questions [View all]AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)43. That's not what Upaloopa said.
"The CDC was not permitted to collect data on gun deaths."
That is false. That statement was challenged correctly. Your aim is off.
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There's a difference between data and research. Look it up if you don't believe me.
Scuba
Jan 2013
#31
they can collect data and have been all along, they do it all the time along with the FBI,
gejohnston
Jan 2013
#16
An assault weapon ban would not have stopped any of them. But the background checks should have ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#12
Do you doubt the Newtown shooter would have been slowed/stopped if he had been ....
Scuba
Jan 2013
#20
And others argue that nit picking over definitions like "assault weapon" are a distraction ....
Scuba
Jan 2013
#22
Maybe I missed it, but I haven't seen you recommend anything, just whine about those who are trying.
Scuba
Jan 2013
#40
Actually, I've been posting in the gungeon in favor of registration since early DU2.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#41
Thanks. I also apologize if I was antagonistic. I'm also exasperated with the trolls.
Scuba
Jan 2013
#53