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In reply to the discussion: Concealed carry holder shot 17-year old hiding in her bathtub, others in today's mass shooting. [View all]Niceguy1
(2,467 posts)51. according to the pacifica evening
News the homicide rate is the lowest in years and trending downward.
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Robb
Jul 2013
OP
We can estimate that the Vargas attaches to a human life is less than $2
struggle4progress
Jul 2013
#3
You feel free to burn that straw man, we'll all get marshmallows and watch. :) n/t
X_Digger
Jul 2013
#13
So gungeoneers have never claimed that CCW permit holders are responsible gun owners?
Hugabear
Jul 2013
#23
Trip on a crack in the sidewalk and fall down "homicidally bonkers" much, do they?
X_Digger
Jul 2013
#32
Do you still drive on the interstate? No telling when one driver might up and go..
X_Digger
Jul 2013
#37
You never know.. if going "homicidally bonkers" is so easy.. ("as anyone - can go nuts at any time")
X_Digger
Jul 2013
#42
Ahh, but we're not talking utility, we're talking going "homicidally bonkers". n/t
X_Digger
Jul 2013
#58
I'll admit, the phrase offends me, as does the idea of mental illness causing homicide on a whim.
X_Digger
Jul 2013
#60
Oh, come on. You must, in your heart of hearts, know that this isn't a straw man, and that
Squinch
Sep 2013
#63
And again, it's not about being perfect angels. Its about the argument that gun owners
Squinch
Sep 2013
#66
I like to sail. If I learned that somehow a very small number of sailers were suddenly
Squinch
Sep 2013
#70
And again, the denial of the need to regulate your hobby puts a lie to any claims to responsible gun
Squinch
Sep 2013
#72
Hobby for some, protection for others, food on the table for yet others. And a right for all. n/t
X_Digger
Sep 2013
#73
Nevertheless, the denial of the need for significant gun regulation puts the lie to any claims of
Squinch
Sep 2013
#74
One in five million as impetus? Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on your appeal. n/t
X_Digger
Sep 2013
#75
Call bullshit all you like. Deep down, as a thinking person, you know this is crazy
Squinch
Sep 2013
#77
If we applied that same level of risk aversion to everyday life, we'd be wrapped in styrofoam. n/t
X_Digger
Sep 2013
#79
Gun control opposers often use the argument that cars kill more people than guns.
Squinch
Sep 2013
#64
In response to one of the arguments that gunners trot out with dulling regularity,
Squinch
Sep 2013
#69
I am not saying you brought up auto fatalities. I am saying it is reasonable for the poster to
Squinch
Sep 2013
#78
Bathtubs and showers ought to all have shotguns installed. Then that 17 year old girl
TransitJohn
Jul 2013
#14
You do know that this began when he torched $10,000 which he withdrew from the bank
malaise
Jul 2013
#53