Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
I've worked in both NYC and DC and have never owned a gun. Never needed one nor do I want one. madinmaryland Aug 2015 #1
i didn't feel safe when i lived in new york. in fact DesertFlower Aug 2015 #2
see post 3 dsc Aug 2015 #5
i was working overtime one night. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #19
I worked in Manhattan, 42nd and Lexington. I would routinely walk outside at night after phylny Aug 2015 #34
there's a big difference between 42nd and lexington DesertFlower Aug 2015 #36
when did you live in sabbat hunter Aug 2015 #92
Yup. Agschmid Aug 2015 #30
I've lived in NYC my entire life and always felt safe... meaculpa2011 Aug 2015 #102
you were better off in NY dsc Aug 2015 #3
But of course the important thing... gcomeau Aug 2015 #4
i was not better off in new york. not talking about crime. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #11
In fairness I should have used safer as opposed to better off dsc Aug 2015 #13
actualy sabbat hunter Aug 2015 #93
depends on where you live in phoenix. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #21
to be fair, though, those are NYC's numbers now fishwax Aug 2015 #58
thank you. my husband used to go back to DesertFlower Aug 2015 #67
42nd and 6th is a walk in the park now fishwax Aug 2015 #72
i'm happy to hear that. my friend lives DesertFlower Aug 2015 #74
Theres a big difference between walking and driving, too TexasMommaWithAHat Aug 2015 #82
Yeah... trumad Aug 2015 #6
if someone breaks into my house DesertFlower Aug 2015 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Aug 2015 #33
to be honest i've been considering DesertFlower Aug 2015 #42
Stranger rapes are pretty uncommon. LeftyMom Aug 2015 #49
i watch the 10pm news -- mostly for the weather. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #50
Not being a shut-in doesn't make your fears rational. LeftyMom Aug 2015 #52
you're living in a dream world. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #55
No, I understand basic statistics. LeftyMom Aug 2015 #57
Are you a strict gun control supporter? beevul Aug 2015 #61
This message was self-deleted by its author DesertFlower Aug 2015 #66
I so don't agree with you. 840high Aug 2015 #77
Uncommon? Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #64
back in the mid 80s, i met an 80 year old AA DesertFlower Aug 2015 #68
How utterly horrible. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #69
i thought of lorena bobbit. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #71
In my very nice area a man mowing 840high Aug 2015 #76
omg. so sorry to hear that. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #78
They should know that might happen. Lulu Belle Aug 2015 #83
"You don't need a gun." Fixed it for Chris. Nt. Juicy_Bellows Aug 2015 #7
I see Baltimore just celebrated its 211th homicide last week the band leader Aug 2015 #8
Funny how that works. How do comparable cities with loose gun laws compare? beevul Aug 2015 #9
I think a moderate amount of research would suggest that gun control laws have no effect the band leader Aug 2015 #24
. Agschmid Aug 2015 #35
is there a point there somewhere? the band leader Aug 2015 #38
Do a little light reading, open your mind. Agschmid Aug 2015 #40
If gun control decreases shootings, why are there so many shootings in Baltimore, the band leader Aug 2015 #65
Because you are wrong? kwassa Aug 2015 #109
Your excerpt misrepresents the facts. beevul Aug 2015 #113
the bad guys always get the guns. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #14
Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #41
you are out of line. i can't stand arpaio. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #51
People like you kept Joe Arpaio in office. GGJohn Aug 2015 #53
i think that post should be directed to leftymom DesertFlower Aug 2015 #70
I just checked and it is directed to her. GGJohn Aug 2015 #73
i think she should apologize too. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #75
DC had a literal handgun ban until 2008 Recursion Aug 2015 #10
i agree. nt DesertFlower Aug 2015 #16
yeah thanks to Virginia it was easy to get guns in DC dsc Aug 2015 #17
I don't know. Cocaine is banned and isn't hard to get either Recursion Aug 2015 #18
when cocaine kills tens of thousands of people a year dsc Aug 2015 #22
Alcohol kills that many, and most of us agree banning it was not a good idea Recursion Aug 2015 #23
Where do you draw this conclusion from? beevul Aug 2015 #26
Nebraska and Oklahoma are using that very argument right now. beevul Aug 2015 #20
If Colorado built marijuana dispenseries right on the boarder dsc Aug 2015 #27
What? beevul Aug 2015 #32
the fact is gun companies sold vast quantities of guns dsc Aug 2015 #37
No, thats NOT a fact. beevul Aug 2015 #43
What unadulterated horse crap. GGJohn Aug 2015 #46
Shame on you... beevul Aug 2015 #59
I'm kinda funny that way, GGJohn Aug 2015 #60
right sure it does dsc Aug 2015 #80
Manufacturer's have no freaking way of knowing who is going to buy their firearms GGJohn Aug 2015 #84
Of course they do dsc Aug 2015 #85
So in other words GGJohn Aug 2015 #86
Smith and Wesson admitted to it and agreed to change their ways dsc Aug 2015 #89
Its a subscription site, so how about quoting the relevent parts. beevul Aug 2015 #94
It came up for me without a subscription dsc Aug 2015 #95
if you had asked more nicely I would have quoted this article but since you were such a jerk dsc Aug 2015 #96
I read the entire thing. It does not support your assertion. N/T beevul Aug 2015 #99
yes it does dsc Aug 2015 #101
Settling and admitting fault are two different things. beevul Aug 2015 #103
they also changed the practices dsc Aug 2015 #104
Your assertions are still unsupported. beevul Aug 2015 #105
of course the poor dears did nothing wrong dsc Aug 2015 #106
They certainly didn't admit they did, as you have asserted. beevul Aug 2015 #107
Direct sales to end-users are extremely rare in the firearms industry. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #87
Facts. Now, an NRA talking point. Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #90
Dogs make better friends than guns, and are almost as good a deterrent HereSince1628 Aug 2015 #15
my step daughter lives in a remote DesertFlower Aug 2015 #25
I've lived in rural areas...on farms or villages without police most of my adult life HereSince1628 Aug 2015 #31
that statement makes no sense. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #44
"...fear is rather more important..." What are your fears? Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #91
I'm not afraid of rural home intrusion and living without a firearm HereSince1628 Aug 2015 #97
Sounds good. Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #114
That's copmpletely false. the band leader Aug 2015 #29
"A lot" that's an impressive stat... HereSince1628 Aug 2015 #39
If a dog eases your fear, hey, whatever works for you... the band leader Aug 2015 #62
i agree. nt DesertFlower Aug 2015 #45
A barking dog keeps people from coming in to begin with. LeftyMom Aug 2015 #47
It depends. If the thief knows you have something worthwhile your dog won't stop him. the band leader Aug 2015 #63
The choice to include a firearm sarisataka Aug 2015 #28
well said. nt DesertFlower Aug 2015 #48
Exactly. bobclark86 Aug 2015 #108
This message was self-deleted by its author DesertFlower Aug 2015 #54
good night to all of you. DesertFlower Aug 2015 #56
matthews is right. (I rarely say that.) elleng Aug 2015 #79
I lived in the DC area for 7 1/2 years... MrScorpio Aug 2015 #81
Same experiences and same choices for me! etherealtruth Aug 2015 #98
I wonder who made Matthews the decider of needs? Snobblevitch Aug 2015 #88
I am sure you way over estimate the changes you will ever need a gun. Most people do. nt Logical Aug 2015 #100
By the same reasoning, most people similarly overestimate their chances of being threatened by one. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #110
Isn't it the same thing? nt Logical Aug 2015 #111
Basically, yes. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #112
Similar but the probability you will be a victim of violent crime is about 100x higher Statistical Aug 2015 #116
Joe Biden thinks a shotgun is perfectly acceptable for home defense NickB79 Aug 2015 #115
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»chris matthews "you ...»Reply #36