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In reply to the discussion: Can any PRO Gun-Control person on this forum name one Gun Control WIN in the last 3 years? [View all]friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)115. "...stop announcing and cheering for it on public websites". I certainly will not.
No right was ever protected by backing down and playing nice. That only encourages prohibitionists.
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Can any PRO Gun-Control person on this forum name one Gun Control WIN in the last 3 years? [View all]
Logical
Jan 2012
OP
Dude, all of those posts are his passive-agressive bullshit intended to get just this repsonse.
cleanhippie
Jan 2012
#70
Well, I'm no psychologist, but I did stay at a Holiday-Inn Express last night.
cleanhippie
Jan 2012
#80
It is not like being chased! LOL. Work on another analogy. You are in the car anyway.
Logical
Jan 2012
#10
The Right to be able to make that decision, and not have the state make it for you....
PavePusher
Jan 2012
#11
"The decision of an individual to engage in such a practice is what is important."
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2012
#26
Well, despite the connotations of 'game,' it's better than political sado-masochism...
SteveW
Jan 2012
#41
It's not a right. It's a privilege for those in states that issue permits.
Starboard Tack
Jan 2012
#78
Reason for mentioning: "More guns = More crime" was pumped for years by gun-controllers. nt
SteveW
Jan 2012
#42
I often use third person when using "liberal," due to the distortion of the term.
SteveW
Jan 2012
#89
"...stop announcing and cheering for it on public websites". I certainly will not.
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2012
#115
The average beat cop doesn't walk around with a full auto weapon at the ready to my knowledge. n/t
ellisonz
Jan 2012
#112
I'm interested in how you think an individual right connects to 'unrestricted' blah blah blah..
X_Digger
Jan 2012
#72
It's dependent on venue. In a public space, not otherwise proscribed by state law? No.
X_Digger
Jan 2012
#86
And the people you vote for also do unions, teachers, pensions, anti-choice initiatives,
Doctor_J
Jan 2012
#130
There are also some here that are able to ignore the head of MAIG's *other* activities.
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2012
#134
No, which is why I don't understand all of the bitching from the NRA and their cult
Doctor_J
Jan 2012
#100