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octoberlib

(14,971 posts)
Wed May 8, 2013, 05:13 PM May 2013

Australia Is An Example Of Effective Gun Control. America Is An Example Of Ignoring Australia.

The similarities between Australia and America are pretty striking. The enormous difference, however, is the distinct lack of pro-gun special-interest power in the Australian government. If that blows your mind, check this out: Australian gun control was enacted by conservative politicians against the will of their conservative constituency. If Australian politicians can overlook a powerful minority to pass something that a nationwide majority approves of, why can't our own suits and ties do it too?











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Australia Is An Example Of Effective Gun Control. America Is An Example Of Ignoring Australia. (Original Post) octoberlib May 2013 OP
Gun hoarders come in to spew BS mikeysnot May 2013 #1
The 'patriots' claim a crime wave followed this. Uh, huh... freshwest May 2013 #2
K & R SunSeeker May 2013 #3
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