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sarisataka

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42. Indeed some do crawl from under their bridge

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 10:54 PM

Apr 2013

to shout down everything.

Some support everything except that which uses the word "ban"

Some are greeted in endearing terms such as gun fucker, delicate flower, coward,gun nut, accusations of small penis (females not excluded), indifference to murder, murderer yet to happen, one who loves an object more than family. It kinda dampens the discussion pretty quick.
I will not claim the pro-gun side is blameless, not by a long shot. In my biased opinion, it seems the pro-gun side is more open to debate without insults and personal attacks than the control side. I would understand if you see different. Yet if neither side is willing to be civil until the other goes first, we are all holding some blame for inaction.

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Some people were upset by my earlier proposal [View all] dsc Apr 2013 OP

Yes. It was hidden by a jury. MineralMan Apr 2013 #1

juries sometimes do the wrong thing dsc Apr 2013 #2

That jury did not. MineralMan Apr 2013 #3

i think they did dsc Apr 2013 #4

All 5 of them? brooklynite Apr 2013 #47

yeah all 5 dsc Apr 2013 #51

Not on this case. This time the majority nailed it and you blew it. demwing Apr 2013 #58

5 out of 6 was 83% brooklynite Apr 2013 #65

wah-wah, boo fucking hoo. (jury results here) appal_jack Apr 2013 #67

link, for context Electric Monk Apr 2013 #9

No It Does Not ProgressiveJarhead Apr 2013 #31

Ok, but you agree they are very similar while not quite identical, which was my main point. Electric Monk Apr 2013 #33

IDK why you brought it up. They're both WMD, inapproriate for civilian use. freshwest Apr 2013 #44

I brought it up because someone was going to sooner or later, and I wanted to get it over with. nt Electric Monk Apr 2013 #56

Ah, okay. n/t freshwest Apr 2013 #61

Who Are You Calling A Gun Nut? ProgressiveJarhead Apr 2013 #50

Clearly, you don't have to be packing this exact moment . . . MrModerate Apr 2013 #70

And this argument, whenever raised . . . MrModerate Apr 2013 #55

No. It Is Relevant ProgressiveJarhead Apr 2013 #59

I'll resist a "bite me" type of response . . . MrModerate Apr 2013 #69

Exactly. Thanks for explaining it that way. freshwest Apr 2013 #62

That Was a Sorry Explanation. ProgressiveJarhead Apr 2013 #64

We Are For Gun Control ProgressiveJarhead Apr 2013 #66

What proposal? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #5

It is a hidden thread dsc Apr 2013 #6

self delete - TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #8

yet somehow I found it Electric Monk Apr 2013 #10

sorry I thought that non star readers couldn't read hidden threads dsc Apr 2013 #14

Wow just wow... Serve The Servants Apr 2013 #49

It could be described as "Second Amendment Games" I suppose Fumesucker Apr 2013 #7

Something to the effect executing the children of those who oppose gun control, it appears. Link: freshwest Apr 2013 #63

Your earlier post was spot on. baldguy Apr 2013 #11

"W" did it, with the children of others. n/gt TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #13

Spot on? sarisataka Apr 2013 #15

Children are being executed already, if you haden't noticed. Gun owners seem to be OK with that baldguy Apr 2013 #17

You have missed that many of us sarisataka Apr 2013 #20

And you must have missed the majority of self-identified gun owners baldguy Apr 2013 #26

The majority.... sarisataka Apr 2013 #32

Then, how come I'm always trying to stop "sensible gun owners" from chopping my head off baldguy Apr 2013 #39

Indeed some do crawl from under their bridge sarisataka Apr 2013 #42

If they "seem" that way to you... Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #23

yeah they are dsc Apr 2013 #25

Somehow I doubt you'd be willing to apply that statement to everyone that it fits. beevul Apr 2013 #30

I have no problem with updating school security dsc Apr 2013 #37

"when you have the power to do something" Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #40

The earlier post... Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #19

+ I have yet to see a gun owner who favors the ability to form a militia say diddly-squat about patrice Apr 2013 #24

I think the word you're looking for is "terrorism". baldguy Apr 2013 #27

Nope. You'd have to see the young adults decked out in gangsta garb, here in cupcake land, patrice Apr 2013 #29

We are a 'consumer' society gone crazy. Guns aren't considered as less than what they are: WMD. freshwest Apr 2013 #75

This proposal is a little more reasonable UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #12

I have been sober longer than du has been in existance dsc Apr 2013 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author bahrbearian Apr 2013 #18

Keep up the good work. You have a friend in this juror if I'm ever called to serve on your posts. nt Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #21

thanks dsc Apr 2013 #22

Lettuce tblue Apr 2013 #28

LOL, I guess you want another one locked. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #34

So what is your proposal, MadHound Apr 2013 #35

neither country bans all guns dsc Apr 2013 #38

Do you agree with both those countries that you can't purchase or own such a gun as you mention MadHound Apr 2013 #41

To purchase a weapon in Australia . . . MrModerate Apr 2013 #53

Wanting to defend oneself is not "paranoia". MadHound Apr 2013 #60

In Australia, it's not a blanket ban . . . MrModerate Apr 2013 #68

Why single-shot rifles but not single-shot pistols? petronius Apr 2013 #54

Why should you apologize? Sharpie Apr 2013 #36

and you are advocating for death now dsc Apr 2013 #48

no it isnt Niceguy1 Apr 2013 #77

Jonathon Swift is that you??? rwsanders Apr 2013 #43

Your post above makes sense and characterizes the issue appropriately . . . MrModerate Apr 2013 #45

Other thread was OTT, I suggest you move on. Your points here are good ones. freshwest Apr 2013 #46

Your thread was rightfully hidden obxhead Apr 2013 #52

I really don't see what the big deal is about with either of your posts. MichiganVote Apr 2013 #57

Your Posit is a little thin. Talk to the Swiss. cliffordu Apr 2013 #71

the swiss require back round checks dsc Apr 2013 #72

Unless they have recently banned automatic weapons among cliffordu Apr 2013 #73

The OE post isn't a little thin obxhead Apr 2013 #74

actually it is about only one call to violence being seen as disgusting dsc Apr 2013 #76

George Bush thought the same way... Niceguy1 Apr 2013 #78

Actual gun dealers do keep inventories, FYI. nt Deep13 Apr 2013 #79

Why does one more have to die from the insanity of guns/bullets in the street ala Zimmerman? graham4anything Apr 2013 #80