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14. I am *well* aware of the difference

Reply to Lint Head (Reply #12)

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 09:37 AM

Jan 2013

No states have legalized assault weapons.

Sure they have. Any state without its own AWB has legalized them.

Why don't you simply say you are against any gun laws or whatever you believe instead of just using a non sequitor?

Mostly because I'm not against all gun laws, and that tired strawman suggests you don't have a good argument.

I'm against stupid gun laws, like the AWB which regulates what a semi-automatic rifle's grip can look like, but I'm not against all gun laws. I also find it hypocritical that we cheer sheriffs who ignore Federal laws we don't like and jeer sheriffs who ignore Federal laws we do like..

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CNN host calls out S.C. sheriff on refusal to enforce weapons ban [View all] Playinghardball Jan 2013 OP

Any sheriff who refuses to follow Federal law and/or executive orders Hayabusa Jan 2013 #1

They don't legally have to enforce Federal law hack89 Jan 2013 #3

True, but Hayabusa Jan 2013 #4

Because a rifle's shape is a silly thing to pass laws about? Recursion Jan 2013 #8

Because of who signed it. Hayabusa Jan 2013 #11

Signed what, exactly? cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #16

The executive orders and/or a potential assault weapons ban (which is DOA) Hayabusa Jan 2013 #17

Pubs only care about the second amendment Lesmoderesstupides Jan 2013 #2

He's just posturing for the benefit of his constituents tularetom Jan 2013 #5

Any sheriff who does not enforce the law is not a law enforcement officer. Lint Head Jan 2013 #6

And the sheriffs in states with medical marijuana who refuse to enforce Federal Law? Recursion Jan 2013 #7

Medical pot is "legal" according to their state law. Lint Head Jan 2013 #9

Assault weapons are legal according to their state law Recursion Jan 2013 #10

Assault weapons are not legal anywhere. Semi-automatics are legal. Lint Head Jan 2013 #12

I am *well* aware of the difference Recursion Jan 2013 #14

This is an ill informed and factually incorrect post. galileoreloaded Jan 2013 #15

Hey CNN! How about responding to Amber Lyon's revelation you take Bahrain $$$ to lie to your viewers Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #13