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A Progressive’s Argument for Arming America
On most things, Im about as Progressive as they come. I lived in Colorado for many years where I could carry a gun if I wanted to, but chose not to because Ive always been, mainly, a computer nerd who worked in office buildings...What I am suggesting is that an armed people is a deterrent...
http://jaundicejames.com/2012/07/27/a-progressives-argument-for-arming-america/
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A Progressive’s Argument for Arming America (Original Post)
Jaundice James
Jul 2012
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radiclib
(1,811 posts)1. Um--I don't think so.
Thanks for playing, though.
xtraxritical
(3,576 posts)2. Rethink, please.
Zoeisright
(8,339 posts)3. Uh huh. You just keep telling yourself that.
Reality says otherwise.
AndyTiedye
(23,500 posts)4. What Makes You Think the "News Vans" Would Ever Arrive?
If the people sent to haul you away don't want it to be news, it won't be.
magical thyme
(14,881 posts)5. somebody is missing a few logic modules
Good luck hiding behind your couch. If they come for you in the middle of the night, the only thing your gun will be good for is suicide by cop. And don't hold your breath waiting for the news van to arrive.