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kairos12

(12,841 posts)

7. Miss the Point

Reply to Initech (Reply #6)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 05:49 PM

Dec 2012

Last edited Mon Dec 17, 2012, 07:45 PM - Edit history (1)

We would have as many plane crashes as mass shootings if, like with firearms, we lack the political will to do anything about the problem.

That would include the political will to make sure not everyone who wants a military grade weapon can get one.

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Plane Crashes versus Mass Shootings [View all] kairos12 Dec 2012 OP

I don't think that this is useful comparison cali Dec 2012 #1

I think the OP's intention was to make a point, namely, Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #4

It's a GREAT comparison. It's like wringing hands and saying Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #8

They're also both high-coverage, low-probability Recursion Dec 2012 #2

Worth repeating: 99Forever Dec 2012 #3

Simple difference: To the NRA, the gun isn't the "defective" part; the shooter is. CakeGrrl Dec 2012 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Dec 2012 #6

Miss the Point kairos12 Dec 2012 #7

I think you have a good point. redwitch Dec 2012 #10

Observation kairos12 Dec 2012 #12

You are fucking wrong. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #11

Good points. We learn and change procedures after every plane crash. n/t LeftinOH Dec 2012 #9