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In reply to the discussion: Armed Pro-Gun Protesters Occupy Oregon State Capitol [View all]davidpdx
(22,000 posts)80. I lived in Portland for 11 years
and grew up in Southern Oregon. The CTC shooting really took me by surprise. This is just down right ridiculous.
I now live in a country where citizens are not allowed to have guns (South Korea). After all the recent shootings I have to say I feel lucky.
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Would you say they are threatening elected officials? I would. Why carry a gun to protest? nt
kelliekat44
Feb 2013
#58
If nothing else, at least give them credit for keeping watch over their muzzles
derby378
Feb 2013
#6
In the Old West, the focus was on regulating the carrying and use of arms, not banning them outright
derby378
Feb 2013
#19
And, that guy with the black ski hood needs a silencer and a sniper scope for what, exactly?
leveymg
Feb 2013
#8
I don't think outlawing semi-autos and silencers is unreasonable or unconstitutional.
leveymg
Feb 2013
#51
This, is an excellent example of why some of these assholes DO need their guns confiscated! n/t
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#11
Look, be a decent person, quit trying to make people uncomfortable, and put your gun in a case when
Ed Suspicious
Feb 2013
#59
The Black Panthers took their legally purchased guns into the California Assembly back in the 60s.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Feb 2013
#39
Tell it to the war lords. I really tire of your NRA regurgitation of 'facts'.
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2013
#57
And they're not trying to intimidate or imply threats of violence. No siree.
DirkGently
Feb 2013
#27
Absolutely. Every time I say I have a right not to be intimidated by armed people
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2013
#91
If I see a guy walking into the state house or anywhere in public with a gun....
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Feb 2013
#83
Berserker has left the building - another one of our "pro gun progressives"* shown the door:
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#93