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In reply to the discussion: National Review says it is impossible to end routine gun massacres, given 2nd amendment [View all]Glassunion
(10,201 posts)43. However, they have not been afflicted with birth.
Therefore, there are 2 causes of death.
Must continue my bubblegum studies. I should buy a microscope and some beakers. Maybe they'll help.
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National Review says it is impossible to end routine gun massacres, given 2nd amendment [View all]
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
OP
Yes. Human Sacrifice is EXACTLY what they are demanding in tribute to their sacred Second Amendment
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#50
The ease with which so many are willing to sacrifice their rights is scary. nt
Skip Intro
Dec 2012
#6
How're you liking your Mossburg 500 killing machine? Happy with its sleek design?
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#22
Since you ask: It actually is neither semi-automatic nor using a high capacity magazine.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#27
Info taken from Wiki. Your words in the (deleted OP) admiring its sleek design.
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#37
What, exactly, is your complaint about this AWB compliant single shot limited magazine firearm????
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#42
The citizens of Newtown just shed a single collective tear for your hurt feelings. NT
Tommy_Carcetti
Dec 2012
#74
Oh no. NR supports sacrificing human children to the great god, Smith and Wesson
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#55
If they want to paint themselves into a corner, fine. Everyone else is moving on.
reformist2
Dec 2012
#3
But gun regulations aren't (or shouldn't be) about preventing all notorious tragedies
Recursion
Dec 2012
#7
OK fine, let's try to prevent the thousands upon thousands of anonymous tragedies
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#58
Govt is not obligated to protect an individual unless in custody. Self-defense is a personal
jody
Dec 2012
#8
Sorry, you're wrong. Book a 2-week vacation to Somalia. If you get back
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2012
#94
Read X_Digger post #16 a more complete explanation than my single Castle Rock v. Gonzales nt
jody
Dec 2012
#95
Please browse DU's RKBA group and you'll find thousands of stories about guns protecting victims. nt
jody
Dec 2012
#81
Please provide a link to a DU post of use of a firearm to prevent a crime that has been discredited.
jody
Dec 2012
#84
The national review seems to think gun ownership trumps children's right to life.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2012
#13
Paladin, nice to hear from you. Hope all is well with you in Texas and peace be with you and yours.
jody
Dec 2012
#75
The logic is the same, though. Regardless, the Bill of Rights is a foundation of this Republic.
Selatius
Dec 2012
#28
Wow.... Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for putting that out there for me to think about
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#61
You introduce "freedoms . . . fundamental to a democratic and free society". Did the authors of our
jody
Dec 2012
#46
Agree but when one considers the history of rights, philosophers always place right to defend self at
jody
Dec 2012
#57
well, that's easy to say if you don't live in NYC. i think the security thing is overdone in the
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#66
i don't know anyone who really minds the airport screenings in NYC. but we have been targeted
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#68
no, it comes from real life experience. we smelled the WTC burning through the Christmas holidays
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#89
i agree the spying, the warentless wiretapping, the email invasion, the torture, the indefinite
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#91
If 2A were repealed, RKBA would be protected as an unenumerated right by the Ninth Amendment. nt
jody
Dec 2012
#49
When the second amendment is repealed, I shall see you in court.Deadly weapons are not a human right
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#52
Please read DC v Heller and McDonald v Chicago on RKBA protected by our Constitution. nt
jody
Dec 2012
#53
Please don't misinterpret my posting of this article. Go ahead and work in the way you deem most
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#60
They also said the shooter was successful because there wasn't any big man to save them.
Lone_Star_Dem
Dec 2012
#64