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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: ###Official change-of-SoP of the Gun Control & RKBA Group### [View all]Kaleva
(36,234 posts)79. You were about the only one supporting such an idea during the 1st poll
Had you gotten more support and commentary then from those who oppose expanding the current SOP, it might have gotten some legs.
Edit: Others, such as DanTex did voice support for it but that didn't happen until this, the official poll, already had begun.
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One thought, though: if #2 and #3 together get more votes than #1 or #4, should
petronius
Jun 2012
#2
That's been going on since I've been a member of DU and perhaps even much longer.
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#14
I think the SOP should be changed & the RKBA forum should be treated like any other Rights forum...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jun 2012
#19
"I'm a right of center Democrat" says it all. It's a big tent. We need you.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2012
#63
Allowing technical topics will dilute the forum from the discussion of legal rights
SkatmanRoth
Jun 2012
#43
True, but understanding firearms better in the first place may lead to fewer silly laws...
aikoaiko
Jun 2012
#68
I cringe at the thought of 'Lounge' like activities when I want to know about ownership rights
SkatmanRoth
Jun 2012
#69
One could argue that the AWB was a disaster because of the lack of knowledge about guns
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#48
The proposed extension has nothing to do with "Justice & Public Safety"
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2012
#55
I don't think you could put discusions about guns for self defense under "Recreation"
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#56
On the other hand, an inclusive group in J & PS reiterates that the main focus
petronius
Jun 2012
#57
I might have been willing to support the two-group option, if only its supporters hadn't stooped to
Common Sense Party
Jun 2012
#76
I would suggest though, that those with 'Two-groups' as their first choice should
petronius
Jun 2012
#77