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In reply to the discussion: All hope is lost. DU gun debate shows that America isn't ready for real reform. [View all]morningfog
(18,115 posts)47. Utter fucking bullshit. You oppose the most important
Solution. You are what we call a bad faith negotiator.
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All hope is lost. DU gun debate shows that America isn't ready for real reform. [View all]
rgbecker
Dec 2012
OP
I've never been asked to serve on as many DU juries because of the gun "fans" being sensitive.
Michigan Alum
Jan 2013
#130
Disagree. The NRA's power is an illusion and as the People are now awakened change will come.
Scuba
Dec 2012
#3
I think ban on sale of high capacity magazines is doable as is extending database surveillance
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#6
I suspect the NRA's intransigence on this topic will result in a backlash that goes far beyond ...
Scuba
Dec 2012
#10
I think intentionally colorful language is often inflammatory for combustible topics.
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#28
no my guns like my cars are tools that i use everyday. both have the ability to be misused
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#92
my cars transport me and my guns feed me and allow me to protect my crops and livestock
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#96
well seeing as i see more deaths and injuries involving cars and the idiotic stuff people do
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#108
depends on the rules governing it. still not going to stop criminals though
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#110
Criminals steal cars all the time, but few criminals use cars for killing sprees.
Erose999
Jan 2013
#155
Cars run on petroleum. Our addiction to that kills a lot more people than our addiction to guns
Recursion
Jan 2013
#147
This is what I've seen. I do not own guns but know people who hunt for food they need
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#14
The level of discourse? I've seen perfectly reasonable gun owners virtually lynched here on DU.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#13
I started a thread asking about taking guns from law enforcement officers.
closeupready
Dec 2012
#23
so you think gun owners should take a six month training course like cops do? And have their
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#44
Making 'ammo' unaffordable through government taxation infringes on the 2nd Amendment.
closeupready
Dec 2012
#32
As I said before, taxing ammo doesn't infringe on one's right to bear arms in the least.
TheDebbieDee
Dec 2012
#33
Try it. Get legal advice. Form a group. Read 24A. Wait for a SCOTUS ruling.
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#152
That is the stupidest idea I ever heard, make it so only the rich can buy ammo. Some people
doc03
Dec 2012
#37
And DU is likely much more ready to embrace increase restrictions than the general public.
aikoaiko
Dec 2012
#36
Nice to know that you have the ability to tell me what my "rights" and "needs" are
derby378
Dec 2012
#67
If you're talking about Feinstein's upcoming bill, I don't think it'll gain much traction
derby378
Dec 2012
#58
DU gun debate shows Uhhhhhmmerican adults are barely ready for coloring books
datasuspect
Dec 2012
#43
The reason debate is so difficult is because the issue is already very emotional.
ZombieHorde
Dec 2012
#45
Indeed...they still think we should "have a 'reasonable' conversation" with them
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#49
yup i figure its no point even trying to talk anymore. so i will wait and see what pols say what
loli phabay
Dec 2012
#93
When a party proves themselves effective at implementing their objectives, their support grows
morningfog
Jan 2013
#148
Exactly what would be your recommended suggestion and how many less gun deaths do you think it would
dkf
Dec 2012
#56
The anti-gun movement is having an opposite effect ...record sales of guns and ammo.
L0oniX
Dec 2012
#66
You have to take a drivers course to get a license so I don't think it would be that bad to require
L0oniX
Dec 2012
#73
Niether America nor DU, as a whole, is ready for an honest and sincere discussion
Skip Intro
Dec 2012
#68
That is what I have been saying all along. 20 dead first graders isnt enough to break through
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#76
But how does that translate into procedures? The devil is always in the details, isn't it?
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#112
A lot of people on our side want to avoid bringing those Sandy Hook victims
TheDebbieDee
Dec 2012
#103
This all sounds eminently reasonable, and I thank you for your contribution.
Dems to Win
Jan 2013
#132