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In reply to the discussion: That Pesky Assault Rifle Ban [View all]gejohnston
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Isn't bayonet death #3 in U.S death statistics? Or is that M203 launched grenades?
braddy
Aug 2012
#3
Maybe so, until we change society's view of those who covet and carry lethal weapons.
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#7
Maybe because its a relevant question in response to your ridiculous statement.
Ya Basta
Aug 2012
#16
Simple, police, etc., have close government oversight and are regulated better than gun crowd.
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#48
Talk to NRA leadership like Grover Norquist who restricts funds for mental health, yet allows easy
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#58
You can't be that dense. Because of Norquist's hold on Republicans regarding tax increases
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#75
Yea, those damn bush Republicans were always looking out for what is best for society.
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#8
"thinking critically?"- Is that what you call strapping a gun on before venturing into public?
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#28
Thank you for your contribution. Everyone here should have a voice on this subject. Nt
rDigital
Aug 2012
#106
So because I own a gun, I'm a criminal, and would likely convert it to an illegal gun?
Travis_0004
Aug 2012
#44
Fashions change. In the 1950's the fashion was to sporterize military rifles.
GreenStormCloud
Aug 2012
#15
Are you Bill Frist? It's been a while since I read a long-distance diagnosis...
spayneuter
Aug 2012
#69
I think the answer is more basic - love of guns capable of intimidating and killing lots of people.
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#86
You might consider moving to Jamaica where they did just that. You might even be able to escape the
spayneuter
Aug 2012
#70
Great Post, and it really lays the truth of just how silly that law was..NT
virginia mountainman
Aug 2012
#35
Yes, folks need an ergonomic, portable, concealable, rapid fire, hi capacity lethal weapon to enjoy.
Hoyt
Aug 2012
#77
I'm assuming you believed you said something meaningful or relevent there...
PavePusher
Aug 2012
#79
Good post. Let's go for the gold and at the very least get the "B" taken out of 2A
Starboard Tack
Aug 2012
#52
No they are not (kinda in between), but what does that have to do with the "B"?
Starboard Tack
Aug 2012
#55
They should. Wales too. It's a democracy. If they want it, they'll get it.
Starboard Tack
Aug 2012
#65
Not to cast asparagus on anyone, but there are a lot of new people with 2-digit post counts today
slackmaster
Aug 2012
#61