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JReed

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10. Look at the "debate" all around us

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:40 PM

Jan 2013

By and large it reflects the debate in the mass media. I see little to no discussion here about eliminating the large scale weapons that the Pentagon uses to slaughter thousands. So it's odd to see so much focus on the domestic situation when contrasted with foreign policy and weapons sales/distribution to other countries. It is hypocritical.

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Gun Control I'm For It- I'm All In- Are You? Really? [View all] JReed Jan 2013 OP

nah,we're having a "National discussion on gun control" Kingwithnothrone Jan 2013 #1

they are connected issues BainsBane Jan 2013 #2

you missed the bitter sarcasm Kingwithnothrone Jan 2013 #4

I understood your post this way BainsBane Jan 2013 #5

yes you're correct Kingwithnothrone Jan 2013 #7

there is no serious debate about disarming the populace BainsBane Jan 2013 #8

do not play games with words Kingwithnothrone Jan 2013 #9

you do realize BainsBane Jan 2013 #11

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #17

Look at the "debate" all around us JReed Jan 2013 #10

We have multiple nuclear weapons treaties BainsBane Jan 2013 #12

Are you kidding me? JReed Jan 2013 #13

yes, it is wrong. BainsBane Jan 2013 #15

hypocrisy runs both ways BainsBane Jan 2013 #16

Sure it does JReed Jan 2013 #18

I don't claim that isn't the case BainsBane Jan 2013 #19

Wrong JReed Jan 2013 #21

the list doesn't address your assertion that no one is talking about limits on military weapons? BainsBane Jan 2013 #22

Matthew 23:26. Robb Jan 2013 #3

yep, every time I use my dishwasher it happens. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2013 #6

Yep... K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2013 #14

I dislike the word "control" loyalsister Jan 2013 #20

Yes, purpose needs to be discussed. Glad you brought that up. freshwest Jan 2013 #23

I'm not ready to ban guns, but.... socialist_n_TN Jan 2013 #24