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BainsBane

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9. That was one bill

Reply to dkf (Reply #8)

Sun Jun 9, 2013, 01:37 PM

Jun 2013

with several different amendments. That doesn't mean that law enforcement doesn't need to be able to use databases to track gun crimes, which is now prohibited by the gun lobby. The two measures serve different purposes.

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Is the government really protecting American lives? [View all] BainsBane Jun 2013 OP

If they cross checked credit card purchases they probably know who has a gun dkf Jun 2013 #1

To track weapons used in crimes BainsBane Jun 2013 #2

So it's not just the background check. dkf Jun 2013 #5

What are you talking about? BainsBane Jun 2013 #7

The latest gun law agreement said all they wanted were background checks, no registration. dkf Jun 2013 #8

That was one bill BainsBane Jun 2013 #9

The registry isn't really to track gun owners. JoeyT Jun 2013 #14

Not a single solid case of a terrorist attack foiled by mass surveillance and profiling in the US leveymg Jun 2013 #3

The answer is NO! They are protecting profits and their own jobs. byeya Jun 2013 #4

No, hell no. This benefits a few but does nothing Autumn Jun 2013 #6

As shown by the anthrax scare, Downwinder Jun 2013 #10

At present, the government exists to protect the lifestyles of the rich and famous TheKentuckian Jun 2013 #11

The rich and famous and BainsBane Jun 2013 #13

As I understand the controversy... rrneck Jun 2013 #12