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In reply to the discussion: The semantics of gun control... [View all]Marengo
(3,477 posts)117. Why the quotation marks around "good democrats"?
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I think there is plenty that can be done...when in most cities, less then 1% of the people
jmg257
Jul 2016
#152
Exactly. You mean there's NOTHING we can do? I can't buy that for a nanosecond.
calimary
Jul 2016
#154
"When those are detected by law enforcement they generally have some repercussions."
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#106
So now at least 40,000,000 refuse to comply. They are all heavily armed and you have instantly made
MohRokTah
Jul 2016
#51
If the experiences of CO, NY and VT (hardly rock-ribbed conservative bastions, they) serve as
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#70
"now is just a matter of getting that used 3D printer on Craigslist and downloading a program." lol.
morningfog
Jul 2016
#57
The problem is a very small number of individuals who are determined to act.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#9
Were there too many guns in France when the Charlie Hebdo office was attacked?
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#13
How do you hope to effectively deal with anything, let alone something as profound as gun
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#23
Threefold - the sheer number of people in the US who don't mind killing other people...
jmg257
Jul 2016
#127
What about all the places with the ease of acccess and little to no gun violence?
beevul
Jul 2016
#132
Yup. I likes to shoot things and killum dead. That's my right like it done said in that
Photographer
Jul 2016
#140
That's that same constitution thingy what lets you post banal non-answers.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#143
And another reason is people crafting the proposed laws are clueless about what they try to regulate
Lee-Lee
Jul 2016
#14
I used to sell them back in the 80's and was a sport shooter since before you were born
Photographer
Jul 2016
#39
I'm now seeing the same tactic used regarding healthcare. "Those nurses don't know the difference ..
Scuba
Jul 2016
#16
Way simple then - ban ammunition reserve holders* with a capacity of 30+ rounds.
jmg257
Jul 2016
#21
Bull. Just ban semi-autos, or write the basics of legislation and let a gun nut with integrity
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#47
semi-automatic weapons are the most popular and numerous type of firearm in this country.
MohRokTah
Jul 2016
#50
Who cares what lethal weapons are the most popular. Slavery was popular, smoking was popular, etc.,
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#53
Slavery was only ended by a bloody war. I don't imagine you'll be joining a 'war on guns'...
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2016
#54
Not sure you are correct, but we can start with banning future production and restricting how many
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#58
Do you think the Stevens Dissent in Heller will become the interpretation of the 2nd?
jmg257
Jul 2016
#68
Actually, the legislation says people under 45. I'd like to see all the old white wingers have to
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#73
Pistols and rifle are both viable weapons of the militias, which I have no problem relating
jmg257
Jul 2016
#75
If you want to go by a point at each word interpretation of Constitution, you gotta do it with Code.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#79
They may indeed...but I don't get too worried or all worked up over it - I have lots of hobbies!
jmg257
Jul 2016
#83
Not really, states will get tough on guns and Supreme Court will uphold those laws.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#84
As I'm sure you are aware, that has already begun, but not all states are NY, CT or CA.
jmg257
Jul 2016
#85
Ban the most commonly class of firearm sold in the world in direct violation of the Heller ruling?
Statistical
Jul 2016
#74
You also need to look closer at Austrailia and UK laws. Actually, getting guns out of the hands of
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#81
And your argument just left out a key specific about this issue and it is both moral and technical.
MohRokTah
Jul 2016
#48
"You see it every day here at DU---and it needs to stop." Ask the Admins. awaits your request:
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2016
#43
Dont believe I have ever used those words. I tend to not use deragatory words instead of logic.
Eko
Jul 2016
#159
You are welcome to try and change the Constitution, and then pile on the restrictions.
Eleanors38
Jul 2016
#149
Opinions are wonderful to form, but you need to be a bit more specific if you want to articulate,
jmg257
Jul 2016
#65
Gotcha - and understood. But there is often much discussion over Assault Weapon Bans,
jmg257
Jul 2016
#77
Cartridge limits are silly. An experienced operator can fire almost continuously,
jack_krass
Jul 2016
#67
I don't believe that, but hey if it makes you feel good, go ahead and ban the
jack_krass
Jul 2016
#113