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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Skid Rogue
(711 posts)21. It's real...
I work in a huge urban library in Alabama. The patrons are allowed to carry guns, both open and concealed. The library security guards stand there and check bags every day. No kidding, they are actually checking for food, to make sure homeless folks haven't got food in their bags, because food draws bugs. Don't ya love the Christian states?
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But even if you WERE fearful, a gun wouldn't help - it's all about weak, loser men
sharedvalues
Mar 2018
#47
When I see those with a gun strapped to their hip at a grocery store, I will call the cops
Demsrule86
Mar 2018
#39
THAT is an argument I can get behind ... and another reason why arming teachers is a shit plan (nt)
mr_lebowski
Mar 2018
#16
This needs to be shouted from the rooftops, because some don't get it, apparently:
raccoon
Mar 2018
#41
Yeah, I've always said all it'll take 2 enact gun control is Muslims publicly supporting ...
mr_lebowski
Mar 2018
#15
White open-carrier is a patriot protecting his people. Black open carrier is a dangerous thug
EffieBlack
Mar 2018
#17
But the fear you describe seems to be affected by race - which cant just be set aside
EffieBlack
Mar 2018
#20
Even if the gun owner doesn't plan to use his weapon, someone might unexpectedly take it from him
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Mar 2018
#27