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ClarendonDem

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7. Enlighten me

Reply to Crunchy Frog (Reply #6)

Sun Dec 31, 2017, 01:57 PM

Dec 2017

How was this entirely preventable, other than through a complete ban on firearms, which is both unconstitutional and unsupported by the vast majority of Americans?

Edited to add a link re: a poll addressing the issue - http://news.gallup.com/poll/220595/support-stricter-gun-laws-edges.aspx

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"Active shooter" - we are having yet another of our entirely preventable episodes of gun violence. [View all] Voltaire2 Dec 2017 OP

Wayne LaPierre must feel so proud........ ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2017 #1

Lotsa champagne cork-poppin' at NRA HQ before midnight tonight! 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2017 #2

The expression's getting over-used. Igel Dec 2017 #3

Sounds like it was a "domestic." Taking toxic masculinity and the safety of women more seriously WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #4

How was this entirely preventable ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #5

Not surprised that you're not seeing it. Crunchy Frog Dec 2017 #6

Enlighten me ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #7

Enlighten yourself. Or not. Crunchy Frog Dec 2017 #8

My views aren't set in stone ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #11

Australia Great Britain Canada all managed to deal with their gun problem. Voltaire2 Dec 2017 #9

It is best not to attempt to enact any law that is blatantly unconstitutional ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #10

But Wayne will tell you it's not the time to talk about it. Initech Dec 2017 #12