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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]Michigan Alum
(335 posts)130. I've never been asked to serve on as many DU juries because of the gun "fans" being sensitive.
What do they expect when they post about how much they like guns and the merits of assault-style weapons? Sort of like someone posting sexist, racist or anti-gay types of posts here. Go post on a gun forum or something. To me - it seemed like a lot of it was attention- seeking behavior.
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rgbecker
Dec 2012
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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