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Maineman

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129. What the NRA really wants

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 12:10 PM

Feb 2013

The NRA wants only one thing: more guns and more ammunition SOLD.

They say current laws should be enforced, but block funding for the ATF.

They say we should screen out bad guys and mentally unstable people from owning guns, but they oppose background checks for nearly half of the gun sales.

They say an armed populace protects liberty, but they lie, mislead, and display and encourage fear and hostility. An informed and engaged populace is what protects liberty, not hostile, threatening gun carrying thugs.

When an angry gun toting individual or group tells an elected official that they are watching how he or she votes, that sounds extremely close to meeting the legal definition of assault.

The NRA is not an honorable or credible organization.

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About the guy who walked into JC Penney's with an AR-15 (UPDATED) [View all] IdaBriggs Jan 2013 OP

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I think that reposting it every hour on the hour should do it. pennylane100 Jan 2013 #67

I was once told by security personel at a mall that I had to put away my camera or leave. FourScore Jan 2013 #34

Oh, and I signed it. I think only 18 more are needed. (And then what happens?) FourScore Jan 2013 #36

I believe they actually start emailing the petition to JC Penneys. IdaBriggs Jan 2013 #43

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"No shoes, No shirt, No Service" - but AR-15s aren't a problem? IdaBriggs Jan 2013 #39

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Does JC Penny check the weapons to be sure there are no bullets? If not, they are liable if you get McCamy Taylor Jan 2013 #61

They haven't yet. IdaBriggs Jan 2013 #71

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happy to do this. signed... CTyankee Jan 2013 #79

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my niece, dead of gunshot to her left temple. Dallas, Texas, June, 1988. CTyankee Jan 2013 #83

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I hope other stores follow JC Penny's lead on this davidpdx Jan 2013 #91

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Agreed! It is just crazy and irresponsible! IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #117

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I highly doubt Penney's supports carrying guns into the store. JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #97

I don't think there are that many on the far right who think "open carry assault rifles" IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #118

This absolutely DOES involve Penneys... marions ghost Feb 2013 #132

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What the NRA really wants Maineman Feb 2013 #129

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I bet that guy claimed he was a responsible gun owner too. vduhr Feb 2013 #130

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I totally agree that guns should not be carried in public, especially around children. Starboard Tack Feb 2013 #141

I am trying to be as "reasonable" as possible. IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #144

I agree that there should be no open carry in stores. Starboard Tack Feb 2013 #146

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Thank-you for... SkyDaddy7 Feb 2013 #152

Ida did you see this guys comments below your petition? unapatriciated Feb 2013 #147

I saw. Just updated the other thread. IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #149

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IdaBriggs, thank you for this petition. Ivywoods55 Feb 2013 #151

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