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38. Maybe we should take a look at the definitions...

Sun May 12, 2013, 06:24 PM

May 2013

para·noia
noun \ˌper-ə-ˈnȯi-ə, ˌpa-rə-\
Definition of PARANOIA
1
: a psychosis characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
2
: a tendency on the part of an individual or group toward excessive or irrational suspiciousness and distrustfulness of others

skep·ti·cism
noun \ˈskep-tə-ˌsi-zəm\
Definition of SKEPTICISM
1
: an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object
2
a : the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain
b : the method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism characteristic of skeptics
3
: doubt concerning basic religious principles (as immortality, providence, and revelation)

I am a semi-rural gun owner. Use to own a pretty decent arsenal.

So if you think I'm speaking from a place of ignorance, you are mistaken.

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I just figured out how to reach those who are apprehensive over gun control. [View all] Baitball Blogger May 2013 OP

I'm not sure convincing them to commit more illegal acts is a great idea. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #1

How is it illegal to hide guns that are properly permitted? Baitball Blogger May 2013 #2

If our goal is to create registries, hiding firearms from the state becomes illegal. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #3

Okay, I made a correction to my original post. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #4

A registry provides a list of who owns what firearms and where they're located. Llewlladdwr May 2013 #5

Wouldn't you agree that the government couldn't get to everyone on Day One Baitball Blogger May 2013 #7

So then, no point in a registry, right? nt Llewlladdwr May 2013 #8

I was just concerned about the background check. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #11

The registry has a useful peacetime purpose. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #15

That's why we need to get over their apprehension. There is a lot of benefits we are losing because Baitball Blogger May 2013 #16

great evidence for tracking evil doers sigmasix May 2013 #17

Someone's got their tin foil on a little too tight. rl6214 May 2013 #22

Yes, but the point of hiding firearms is to conceal the fact that you own them. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #6

This is where the "clever" part comes in. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #9

I'm just not seeing how this is 'clever'. Llewlladdwr May 2013 #10

We are talking about the scenario that they fear the most. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #13

Well, it appears her fears are correct, if you and others think a registry is a good idea. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #25

Yeah, how could a registry be a bad idea? Gravitycollapse May 2013 #26

I'm not expressing opinion @ registry. Just sayin' that their supposed wacky fears are well founded, Honeycombe8 May 2013 #31

You are going to compare guns to persecuted jews? Gravitycollapse May 2013 #32

Yes. You're not listening because you don't want to. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #33

Clearly you haven't given it any thought. That much is obvious. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #34

And again TnDem May 2013 #35

Being skeptical is not the same as being paranoid. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #36

OK then.... TnDem May 2013 #37

Maybe we should take a look at the definitions... Gravitycollapse May 2013 #38

I believe the word you're looking for is 'penchant.' Common Sense Party May 2013 #12

Yes, you are absolutely right. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #14

Not gonna fly TnDem May 2013 #18

If there was ever a time when the government comes looking for your guns, which Baitball Blogger May 2013 #19

Wonderful, however.... TnDem May 2013 #20

I don't get the impression we heard the entire testimony. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #23

OK then... TnDem May 2013 #24

But this did not address her concerns Yo_Mama May 2013 #21

If guns were registered, I've heard so-called law-abiding gungeoneers say their boat capsized with Hoyt May 2013 #27

They are law abiding mwrguy May 2013 #28

Yep. Then, they try to absolve themselves with "Stand Your Ground" laws and similar crud. Hoyt May 2013 #29

So your solution customerserviceguy May 2013 #30