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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Gun-Control Lobby Targets Obama, Demands Reform [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)39. I agree with you 100%
That's why I find it really odd when gun carriers call themselves progressives. Go figure.
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Please explain how wearing a gun in public contributes to the problem of dead people.
Pacafishmate
Dec 2012
#46
"Progressivism in this country has always been at the forefront on Gun Control and Prohibition."
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#34
The Vermont Progressive Party makes no mention of gun control on their website.
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#49
Then carrying guns around (legally) isn't a marker for *anything*, save...
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#52
It is a choice for any individual as long as guns exist and should be so.
Starboard Tack
Dec 2012
#53
Depends on the situation. Sometimes it may be reactionary, but never is it progressive.
Starboard Tack
Dec 2012
#56
I question your authority to define what a progressive gun owner can wear in public. (n/t)
spin
Nov 2012
#17
The Deacons For Defense And Justice certainly felt it was progressive
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2012
#35
Oh yeah? What else am I prohibited from doing, oh wise and all knowing one?
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#85
It is progressive when various state entities inhibit or infringe upon that right.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#91
While the Constitution forbids disarming the people, Mr. Fineblatt does have a path to reducing gun
TPaine7
Nov 2012
#2
So what are you saying? You accompany them everywhere, like a bodyguard?
Starboard Tack
Nov 2012
#26
Naw man, the wife started carrying her own personal safety device, and happy watches over the kids
ileus
Nov 2012
#28
The plight of gun-controllers is not solely the result of the NRA's power...
Eleanors38
Dec 2012
#44
their influence is waning. they will leave this world having wasted their time and breath
trouble.smith
Dec 2012
#45