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In reply to the discussion: Why is the firearms issue being treated as a zero sum game? [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)6. We are giving them the benefit of the doubt, which is...
our first mistake. We're past the point where we ahould just tell them to shut up and melt down their guns.
Yes, know you can buy a tank, but have fun buying spare parts, dealing with tbe plugged main gun, and the background check fo make sure you aren't planning a revolution or storming city hall. Basically, you can't easily buy anything designed to blow people into little bits. Targets, meat, raccoons and wild pigs are about it. Neighbors are a no-no.
Anything made to look like a military arm should get the sarcssm it deserves. Any individual attempting to use such a penile substitute should be on the receiving end of appropriate hilarity.
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Have you ever tried arguing with 2A absolutionists? It's like talking to a brick wall.
Initech
Jun 2022
#1
While I'm sure that opinion makes you feel righteous, it achieves nothing.
NutmegYankee
Jun 2022
#16
Typically, a gun safety argument will work. Heller actually allows for safety based regulations.
haele
Jun 2022
#5