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In reply to the discussion: It's time to repeal the GOP/NRA liability protection of gun makers and sellers [View all]socialindependocrat
(1,372 posts)20. I don't understand your question
Some things are similar and some things are different.
How do you mean that guns are considered different?
If you mean we can sue bartenders but not gun shops
it is because bartenders are exascerbating a condition that may lead to an accident that will hurt someone
Gun stores sell guns that are know to have a particular function.
The user is not know to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of sale
and are expected to follow safe gun handling procedures - i.e., do not drink alcohol and use firearms
After the sale of the firearm the slaes person in not responsible for the misuse of the gun.
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It's time to repeal the GOP/NRA liability protection of gun makers and sellers [View all]
jpak
Dec 2012
OP
That's because they have established a responsibility for serving someone alcohol who is already...
socialindependocrat
Dec 2012
#12
Because you side was filing loads of frivilous lawsuits against the gun industry.
GreenStormCloud
Dec 2012
#28
Nope - sue the gun maker for selling a product designed only to kill - efficiently
jpak
Dec 2012
#34
So if somebody is speeding, and kills somebody, should we be allowed to sue GM?
Travis_0004
Dec 2012
#52
Good argument for requiring all gun owners to carry insurance on their guns.
Crunchy Frog
Dec 2012
#93
Then it is time to split the NRA, the good from the bad, then we can smear the bad.
Thinkingabout
Dec 2012
#61
And you differentiate between then, presumable, by which agree with you and which don't? N/T
beevul
Dec 2012
#68
It is an easy decision, those who are deluded and think armed guards in every school
Thinkingabout
Dec 2012
#91
The governor either malfunctioned or was nonexistant, due to a design flaw.
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#74
The governor didn't work just fine if it failed to detect that the trigger pulls were...
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#82
The governor either malfunctioned or was nonexistant, due to a design flaw.
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#75
The governor either malfunctioned, or was nonexistent, due to a design flaw.
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#76
Not sure why my posts aren't posting to you, but I'm tired of deleting and trying again.
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#77
Is a defective design better than a malfunction when it comes to liability?
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#50
How about trying to help find a solution to the problem instead of just trying to irritate people?
socialindependocrat
Dec 2012
#7
If a car careens out of control because of a poorly designed or missing governor, ...
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#27
An itchy trigger finger is a poor substitute for a properly functioning mechanical governor.
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#97
A clear example of willful negligence in the design of this consumer product.
ehrenfeucht games
Dec 2012
#96
sure you can, kid. this is America, you can sue anybody. will you win? that is the question.
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#62
All the fear & gibbering in this thread tells you WHICH tactic is likely to be most effective
apocalypsehow
Dec 2012
#69