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In reply to the discussion: Sanders: Gun control no "magic formula" for terrorism [View all]SunSeeker
(51,574 posts)9. Blenders weren't designed to kill mass amounts of people.
Last edited Sun Dec 6, 2015, 07:33 PM - Edit history (1)
Car manufacturers ARE sued for car deaths caused, at least in part, by defective design. Same thing with toy manufacturers.
Look, the PLCAA has been debated numerous times on this board. It is disheartening to see otherwise progressive posters try to defend that piece of trash just because their glorious candidate voted for it and Hillary voted against it.
If you really want to talk about it, here are some links to OPs specifically on that topic:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12629325
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251639825
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I think mental health INSTEAD of sensible gun regulation is a right-wing talking point, but plenty
Attorney in Texas
Dec 2015
#2
There isn't just a single cause, and mental health does play a role.
PersonNumber503602
Dec 2015
#45
The U.S. Assault Weapons Ban expired in 2004; the PLCAA was passed the next year. nt
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#77
You are wrong. Those lawsuits were gaining taction. That is why the PLCAA was an NRA priority.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#22
The question is whether a manufacturer is liable for criminal use of their product
Scootaloo
Dec 2015
#25
A car manufacturer would still be liable for defects even if driven criminally.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#38
WTF? Neither of the NY labor law cases you cite involve statutory product liability immunity.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#47
No, read again. I asked for consumer product manufacturers that were bestowed the same immunity.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#49
I did. It does not affect nor even mention consumer product liability for any manufacturer.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#69
It's a shame, too, because that totally would've prevented these mass shootings.
arcane1
Dec 2015
#33
No, he's defending gun manufacturers who sell shit that should not be in the hands of civilians. nt
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#51
If they "shouldn't be in the hands of citizens," get a law passed to that effect.
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2015
#53
That IS a defective product: an unreasonably dangerous design and irresponsibly marketed. nt
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#63
This is why Bernie Sanders will be the next President of the United States.
Major Hogwash
Dec 2015
#14
Sanders knows we have a long ways to go, not in his lifetime likely, before the
randys1
Dec 2015
#27