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In reply to the discussion: My INALIENABLE Rights TRUMP Your SECOND Amendment Rights. [View all]Response to 99Forever (Reply #147)
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Should we take away everyone's cars because a few idiots drive drunk and kill people?
LAGC
Jul 2012
#4
ok, great! You support the death penalty too! It's nice to not feel alone..... but....
Ghost in the Machine
Jul 2012
#212
I thought I was replying to the poster below you, "lastlib" who said..
Ghost in the Machine
Jul 2012
#289
Isn't this the same mentality that gave us the patriot act, DHS, TSA screeners and the like?
4th law of robotics
Jul 2012
#146
Well said. Generally speaking "reasonable" gun control to folks like the OP mean take ALL the guns
SlimJimmy
Jul 2012
#291
The only "false equivilency" is that there is no right to own a car in the Constitution.
LAGC
Jul 2012
#36
only if youre part of a militia which we dont have so there goes the 2nd amendmnt and your
leftyohiolib
Jul 2012
#61
Read that again, because it presupposes the ability to REGULATE your precious
nadinbrzezinski
Jul 2012
#188
I'll bet I'm better regulated than you. One thing I learned from Vietnam...
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#201
The problem with universal background checks is that it is de facto registration.
LAGC
Jul 2012
#205
Wrong! The primary purpose of guns is to punch holes in living things, including humans.
RC
Jul 2012
#279
Well, all of the guns I've ever owned in my life, and those of most everyone I know must all be
LAGC
Jul 2012
#281
the 2nd admendment gives every single AMERICAN the right to own and bear arms
tiny elvis
Jul 2012
#59
Yet, 100% background checks are popular except iwth the precsious crowd
nadinbrzezinski
Jul 2012
#199
No right in the constituion is free and clear of regulations and limits
nadinbrzezinski
Jul 2012
#195
good try - and perhaps you think it is your inalienable right - but way off base
DrDan
Jul 2012
#160
insurance, registration, strict controls, enforcement, age limits, learners permits, inspections
DrDan
Jul 2012
#15
"...about 30K people die annually from gun violence in the U.S."??? Here's a link showing fewer
Petrushka
Jul 2012
#93
When you said, "gun violence ", I took for granted that you meant murder. In any case . . .
Petrushka
Jul 2012
#149
Sorry I asked a question. My bad! But . . . thanks again for the link, nonetheless.
Petrushka
Jul 2012
#273
you have to change the constitution to allow non- militia people to carry guns
leftyohiolib
Jul 2012
#63
So you feel that you forfeit you right to life when you enter a place that doesn't allow guns?
Orrex
Jul 2012
#90
Concentration camps???? So we're getting our talking points from Joe the Plumber now? nt
DanTex
Jul 2012
#119
Umm, the majority of Democrats don't think that gun control had anything to do with the holocaust.
DanTex
Jul 2012
#312
And watch the smug punks come out of their dark corners to rub you face in the
geckosfeet
Jul 2012
#19
You can own as many guns as you want; I can regulate the heck out of the bullets then.
IdaBriggs
Jul 2012
#85
Leaving aside the fact you can't actually do any of those things, let's pretend you could
dmallind
Jul 2012
#148
So what other hobbyists are responsible for making it safe for others around them?
LAGC
Jul 2012
#42
What are you doing to ensure OTHER pool owners are taking the same responsibility?
Marengo
Jul 2012
#267
IMO reducing stolen firearms would reduce law enforcement and emergency medical costs
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#198
that's right cause your ar15 is going to fend off the govrmnt if they come after you
leftyohiolib
Jul 2012
#58
KNR...the gun aficionados don't seem to realize it's called the Bill of RightS
joeybee12
Jul 2012
#55
Excellent OP IdaBriggs, and same for your subsequent posts. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
secondwind
Jul 2012
#60
Read the thread: Tens of Millions drive, and receive a benefit from get benefit.
IdaBriggs
Jul 2012
#126
You say you're done arguing so I won't bother refuting your claims
4th law of robotics
Jul 2012
#117
The "arguing" was over whether random gun violence was a new, acceptable norm.
IdaBriggs
Jul 2012
#121
Please see reply #137 - I haven't overlooked the content of your OP, but I consider it proper...
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#157
So show me where in the US system of justice, inalienable rights trump enumerated rights.
hack89
Jul 2012
#162
Didn't the British soldiers who fought on this side of the pond have the same "inalienable rights"?
Petrushka
Jul 2012
#269
Actually, only members of the organized components of the militia e.g. National Guard wear uniforms.
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#184
Nobody is more blind to a hypocrite's logical inconsistencies than the hypocrite himself or herself
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#187
Not well for them but it led to a law to prevent that from happening to gun manufacturers.
aikoaiko
Jul 2012
#240
Big Tobacco was done in because the contemplated and LAWFUL use of their product caused harm.
badtoworse
Jul 2012
#242
The phase "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" appears in the Declaration of
Synicus Maximus
Jul 2012
#235
Amen! People who own guns, EACH OF YOU are personally responsible for the actions
hughee99
Jul 2012
#258