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ProudToBeBlueInRhody

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87. I'm not absolving the family for having so many guns....

Sat Dec 15, 2012, 11:23 PM

Dec 2012

....in a house with a person who needed serious, serious help. That was a double whammy. But taking all the guns away won't stop all violence unless we address these issues.

I had a two former teachers of mine attacked in their home by their own son who had mental issues. He stabbed them. One was killed, the other barely survived and was able to call 911. The fact he didn't have a gun available to him was a positive....but it did not stop violence from happening.

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i just counted all my guns...guess I'm a gun nut to some [View all] backwoodsbob Dec 2012 OP

How many assault weapons do you have? still_one Dec 2012 #1

none backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #16

How many "made up" assault weapons do you have? morningfog Dec 2012 #22

none backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #24

Do you support any new gun control measures? Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #2

Excellent question. Cuts through the bullshit and lets us get down to it. -nt Liberal Veteran Dec 2012 #6

i do backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #20

Wow. Quite radical of you. That's it? morningfog Dec 2012 #23

yep backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #35

This family had plenty of cash for mental health services riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #45

no...you are wrong backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #56

So he has a mental health "break", grabs 4 kitchen knives and heads to the local school riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #64

no and your non interest in discussion is disgusting backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #70

NICS checks wouldn't have prevented Lanza's "responsible gun owner" mother from buying these guns. Squinch Dec 2012 #123

a lot of people have those same issues DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #82

He had access to all the mental health services money could buy. He still slaughtered 20 babies. Squinch Dec 2012 #119

So wait....did you just imply the shooter didn't actually have mental health issues? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2012 #67

thank you backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #77

I'm not absolving the family for having so many guns.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2012 #87

Horrible story Yo_Mama Dec 2012 #121

It stopped the violence from spreading to 27 other people. Squinch Dec 2012 #124

That isn't what the poster is saying. The argument the gun nuts always use is that if only we would Squinch Dec 2012 #120

What law would have prevented this nut from going on this rampage? forthemiddle Dec 2012 #138

How about mandatory secure storage of firearms in homes, with random checks and stiff fines for Squinch Dec 2012 #145

What's your point? You think this is all about you? Faygo Kid Dec 2012 #3

no..i think it's time both sides talk to each other instead of at each other backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #27

No. Ban assault weapons. Faygo Kid Dec 2012 #76

excellent..lets ban assault weopens backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #83

Why? rwheeler31 Dec 2012 #4

Are you in a rural area? me b zola Dec 2012 #5

yes they are hunting guns backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #29

I think its important in the discussion to understand differences in rural culture & suburban/urban me b zola Dec 2012 #42

i agree backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #62

Not really AlexSatan Dec 2012 #99

omfg laundry_queen Dec 2012 #109

SO you really think all of those guns AlexSatan Dec 2012 #114

+1 Squinch Dec 2012 #127

Is today about your gun collection or about the slaughtered children? myrna minx Dec 2012 #7

it's about people like you backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Dec 2012 #36

not worth it. myrna minx Dec 2012 #44

and if you knew I lost two members of my family backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #66

*You* posted this provocative thread with "ask me anything!" myrna minx Dec 2012 #75

and I find you attitude cold and petulant backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #88

How Silly. You've received the response you were looking for this eve. myrna minx Dec 2012 #91

pretty much backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #98

myrna minx Dec 2012 #110

You keep using that analogy. renie408 Dec 2012 #51

i have stated backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #90

Next, are you going to ask if we feel guilty whenever anyone uses a spoon? Squinch Dec 2012 #128

How many kids live in your house? Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #8

zero kids in the house backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #33

Are you suggesting that safeinOhio Dec 2012 #86

mandatory backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #92

any of them gone missing since you last counted? 0rganism Dec 2012 #9

never lost a gun backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #48

9,000 rounds? Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #74

Probably .... bongbong Dec 2012 #78

Or "range shooting eats a lot of ammo so might as well hop on bulk sales when they come up." (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2012 #96

Just an FYI. Glassunion Dec 2012 #143

because it is cheaper bulk backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #100

That's impressive Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #101

im not afraid of anything backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #113

9k rounds are for the coming Zombie Apocalypse duh! Katashi_itto Dec 2012 #116

Not enough info. What's your position on registering those guns? riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #10

would you agree to taxing votes at 1k per backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #102

What, specifically, is it about this latest gun massacre that gets you so turgid? Cirque du So-What Dec 2012 #11

You passed the test for my DocMac Dec 2012 #12

Are you planning on responding? morningfog Dec 2012 #13

Jeez. They called you a nut! You poor thing. Does it hurt? bluerum Dec 2012 #14

Do you have anything in a .416? frank380 Dec 2012 #15

I don't know about the poster, JohLast Dec 2012 #118

Felt that info was important enough to join DU today, did you? NNN0LHI Dec 2012 #141

Jury voted 1 to hide, 5 not to hide. nt kelly1mm Dec 2012 #17

Bet the ones who voted not to hide are regretting their decision now NNN0LHI Dec 2012 #142

No questions, just sad at some of the accusatory responses. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #18

"misinformed kneejerk responding" I agree ...and much more. L0oniX Dec 2012 #140

Which one did you use to shoot your nephew's dog? Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #19

Nice find RetroLounge Dec 2012 #40

Yup yup. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #50

Oh my god. The OP shot his nephew's dog??? Gun culture on steroids... riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #53

Gee, I notice he isn't exactly answering ALL the questions. renie408 Dec 2012 #57

Ask him to "shut up", then ? ... eom Kolesar Dec 2012 #71

If only! It could "make my day". Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #129

Hmmm. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #94

Excellent find, OP is a moon bat Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #81

A shining example of mature, responsible gun ownership. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #105

Nice find. nt msanthrope Dec 2012 #122

Nice find... whistler162 Dec 2012 #125

Shooting a pet dog is felony animal cruelty in many states. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #131

Thanks Starry NNN0LHI Dec 2012 #137

Oh FFS! Wind Dancer Dec 2012 #21

My thoughts exactly: an attention-seeking individual. Do not feed him. Michigan Alum Dec 2012 #28

An attention-seeking individual with an arsenal... doesn't usually end well... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #30

Of course he's seeking attention. Barack_America Dec 2012 #43

Always is. nt SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #106

Ask you anything ... ok, what is your political affiliation? JoePhilly Dec 2012 #25

Question: After posting this just after a horrific slaughter of children, do you feel Katashi_itto Dec 2012 #38

Yup. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #26

I counted mine too.. ZERO SoCalDem Dec 2012 #32

What a coincidence pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #34

I have 7 guitars... dchill Dec 2012 #37

Maybe the OP needs different guns to shoot different types of dogs... Katashi_itto Dec 2012 #61

Well, for me it's paper targets... Deep13 Dec 2012 #73

27 families are going through a living hell as we speak.... Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #39

That's a really good question. k2qb3 Dec 2012 #47

Perhaps narrow down the def. of "gun nut"? cbrer Dec 2012 #41

are you feeling sorry for yourself ? JI7 Dec 2012 #46

Why in God's name do you have 13 guns for? hrmjustin Dec 2012 #49

Amateur! I think I have 15 or 16, none are air guns. Deep13 Dec 2012 #52

Yes union_maid Dec 2012 #54

Err, what if you can't remember how many you have? Deep13 Dec 2012 #63

I didn't think that was something a responsible gun owner would forget. smokey nj Dec 2012 #133

How many assholes? GeorgeGist Dec 2012 #55

Why does anyone "need" thirteen guns? jpak Dec 2012 #58

I can't agree Major Nikon Dec 2012 #107

I would like you to answer the question about which gun you used to shoot the dog. renie408 Dec 2012 #59

What calibers are all your guns? Jamastiene Dec 2012 #60

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #65

I have compulsive hoarders in my family, too Kolesar Dec 2012 #69

It's obscene considering the reason why you're bragging about it. n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #68

+1000 Chorophyll Dec 2012 #72

Indeed...backwoodsbob just confirmed precisely the type of asshole he really is alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #135

your name about says it all Skittles Dec 2012 #79

Have you ever used a gun in self-defense? BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #80

Have you always been a narcissistic pig? Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #84

I vote 'always'. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #108

+1,000,000 alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #136

Backwoods in SC? tabasco Dec 2012 #85

Do you support my right to knock you out cold if I ever saw you walking around with a gun? nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #89

Why are you on this forum? AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #93

If placed at the center of the Solar System, R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2012 #95

Yup...none in right mind needs to own more guns nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #97

If you only now just counted them how are you NOT the problem? Pholus Dec 2012 #103

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #104

Do you drive a corvette? rufus dog Dec 2012 #111

How many do you have specifically so that you can shoot humans? n/t Gormy Cuss Dec 2012 #112

I would like to know more too. He has at least one special one for shooting dogs Katashi_itto Dec 2012 #117

Guess you are a gun nut? Surely not. You're a responsible gun owner. Just like Mrs. Lanza was. Squinch Dec 2012 #115

Yes - You Are Part Of The Problem cantbeserious Dec 2012 #126

Uhhh, The Number of Guns is not the Crucial Issue Iggy Dec 2012 #130

How many animals have you killed? Cobalt Violet Dec 2012 #132

At least one - he shot his nephew's dog and bragged about it here. smokey nj Dec 2012 #134

Are you a douchenozzle in real life or do you simply play one on DU? - n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #139

How often do you count your guns? ThoughtCriminal Dec 2012 #144

Why do you hate your family? ileus Dec 2012 #146