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In reply to the discussion: Why I'm not going to rejoin the NRA just yet. [View all]socialindependocrat
(1,372 posts)14. You are confused between the NRA and local laws
"Stand-your-ground laws? Toting in public buildings/political events?"
These laws are local. The NRA didn't put these into effect.
The assault weapon ban - that was fought against by the NRA.
Th ereason was that this was initiated by the Brady Bunch and
had to do with banning gun ownership for rediculous reasons
like a rifle with a bayonet and pistol grips. what difference does
it make if you have a rifle with or without a knife on the end?
They were trying to chip away at gun ownership.
Next we can talk about gun registration. Why don't you expound
on gun registration and WWII. You should be familiar with the
negative repercussions...
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They are ignorant on the technical aspects of firearms, basic math, ballistics, physics and logic.
PavePusher
Mar 2012
#39
So, how many crimes *have* been committed with .50 caliber rifles in California?
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2012
#52
When has an enumerated right *ever* been held subordinate to an un-enumerated (and ill-defined) one?
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2012
#61
"A well-regulated Militia" - No member of SCOTUS denies that gun control is Constitutional...
ellisonz
Mar 2012
#62
Would you restrict the 1A rights of people based on their political preference?
shadowrider
Mar 2012
#88
Prove what? That crimes commited with .50 cal rifles are essentially non-existant?
PavePusher
Mar 2012
#68
If it ain't rocket science then why do you keep avoiding the questions asked?
oneshooter
Mar 2012
#36
It is really strange that a person who claims to be so highly educated wants to avoid
oneshooter
Mar 2012
#43
Poopyhead- you're not recognizing the "higher truth" in MAIG's statements.
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2012
#94
Yes, I think it is important to send policy messages through voting where possible.
Atypical Liberal
Mar 2012
#17
If all you can do is complain about spelling and whether a word is a noun or a verb
rl6214
Mar 2012
#86
No point in donating money to people that piss on the President, while accepting Mitt's AWB.
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2012
#50