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Starboard Tack

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120. Well, that's not how it works.

Reply to Ghost in the Machine (Reply #119)

Wed Jan 22, 2014, 09:52 PM

Jan 2014

They didn't go around knocking on doors in Britain confiscating guns. That's a NRA fantasy scenario.
When certain weapons are deemed to be illegal, a period of amnesty is established, during which such weapons can be turned in with no questions asked. These periods of amnesty are often extended and repeated,
What happens in reality is, that those who want to keep their guns do so at their own risk, which is virtually zero, unless you get caught with them. That is unlikely to happen if you keep them at home.
I remember back in the 1960's, if you were caught with a firearm in public in the UK, you were looking at a minimum of 5 years. That's a huge deterrent and the reason why criminals are very reluctant to use them. Just ain't worth it.

You may be right about the US in this regard. More value is attached to individual freedom than public safety. Different mindset. Kinda like the healthcare debacle.

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Fortunately juries can still say ""you are full of shit - guilty." nt hack89 Jan 2014 #1

But it's Florida, so that's not guaranteed. This guy is a stone murderer. He better not get off. Squinch Jan 2014 #4

If it was a Cop - it would be a completely justified shooting FreakinDJ Jan 2014 #11

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Hard to prove murder in these cases, but I'd try him for manslaughter for sure... Hippo_Tron Jan 2014 #138

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Hard to imagine that happening here hack89 Jan 2014 #32

I think SYG defense is going to go the way of the temporary insanity defense NightWatcher Jan 2014 #2

Yeah but the article said gollygee Jan 2014 #7

So you have SYG Turbineguy Jan 2014 #81

so claims to be scared yet goes after the person he is afraid of and then lies to police about JI7 Jan 2014 #3

gun owners' fantasy - hunt and kill a human nt msongs Jan 2014 #5

I own guns and harbor no such fantasy. 11 Bravo Jan 2014 #12

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So many fail to understand, sarisataka Jan 2014 #29

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Prefereable then that no one AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #84

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Thanks pinboy3niner Jan 2014 #66

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Wow! Great post. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #83

I hear you my brother, and while I do own guns, I totally respect your choice. 11 Bravo Jan 2014 #98

As I respect yours, brother pinboy3niner Jan 2014 #162

Sorry to hear that. I know PTSD is almost more the norm than the exception, among war vets. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #122

Chripes. That's awful. :( tofuandbeer Jan 2014 #135

Kick some smart ass, 11 Bravo - raven mad Jan 2014 #51

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I've never understood bullies. raven mad Jan 2014 #110

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Which is why gun owners should not be blanketly stereotyped. And those who *do* harbor violent nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #124

This is a shameful post. Feral Child Jan 2014 #108

That was pretty uncalled for, rhett o rick. raven mad Jan 2014 #112

Pretty crappy, oh expert on bullies. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #136

I agree. I apologize. nm rhett o rick Jan 2014 #139

I appreciate that. With respect. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #152

yes you do bowens43 Jan 2014 #77

Oh, look: more bullshit telepsychoanalysis! Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #78

Anti-gunners Delusion - "gun owners' fantasy - hunt and kill a human nt" Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #25

Because gun owners never do that. Oh, my mistake - THEY SEEM TO DO THAT ALMOST EVERY WEEK! baldguy Jan 2014 #39

One can claim anything he wants. ManiacJoe Jan 2014 #42

I *DO NOT* think this was a SYG case, and the guy should be charged with murder. Got it?? Ok, good! Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #43

Bow hunting is more challenging. svpadgham Jan 2014 #73

I used to bow hunt... with a cherry wood Long Bow when I was younger.. *much* younger lol, and agree Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #111

Yeah, Zimmerman said same friggin thing day before murdering Trayvon Martin. Still thinks he's a Hoyt Jan 2014 #57

Well Hoyt, how many MILLIONS of gun owners DIDN'T shoot anyone that day? Better yet, how many Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #67

To keep those folks in gunz, this is what we get. Not worth it. Hoyt Jan 2014 #69

I agree mostly with what you say Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #106

I don't see banning and/or confiscation happening in my lifetime, and I'll be 51 next month... Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #119

Well, that's not how it works. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #120

A U.K.-esque blanket handgun ban would likely never happen here, I agree. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #127

The tough Aussies had the guts to pretty much ban gunz in 1996. Hoyt Jan 2014 #130

I agree we absolutely can't just "do nothing." Hoping for U.K./Australia-style gun laws is probably nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #132

Yes. Changes in cultural attitudes certainly impacted smoking, another foul, harmful addiction that Hoyt Jan 2014 #133

Which is why those who excessively cater to gun owners are even worse than those who nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #125

There's evidence every day in the DU Gun Control/RKBA Group..... Paladin Jan 2014 #82

I remember that old codger.. shot them right as the cops rolled up in front of his house... Ghost in the Machine Jan 2014 #115

There is a lot of prejudice and hate in the hearts of some gun banners. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #137

That's not a fair statement. Chemisse Jan 2014 #33

Sad when this kind of drivel is taken as valid. as a reasonable view. Skip Intro Jan 2014 #58

Typical GD gun thread. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #65

Like programmed bots. n/t Skip Intro Jan 2014 #88

Do they routinely carry gun in public, practice to shoot people, drool over AR15s, promote gunz etc. Hoyt Jan 2014 #104

I know not a single gun owner with such a fantasy. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #64

Ever shot at a target resembling a human, practiced drawing, etc. Hoyt Jan 2014 #70

Of course. But that's not what the poster I responded to said. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2014 #75

It's disgusting how gun ownership is fetishized in America. chrisa Jan 2014 #160

Charles Pierce talks about bill to EXPAND "SYG" law in Florida: bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #6

This is why it is important for the NRA to not be the ONLY option for gun owners AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #35

Let assume that I am legally carrying a firearm in Florida and I am attacked ... spin Jan 2014 #63

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THIS! BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #45

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Or went out to his car, got his gun and came back BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #91

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Exactly. All he had to do was lock the doors PotatoChip Jan 2014 #68

Exactly BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #90

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I have friends who carry concealed and they seem OK to me. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #151

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I hope you are right. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #158

Me too. I'm ok but I want it for my children and grandchildren. n/t A Simple Game Jan 2014 #161

The Zimmerman case is precedent - TBF Jan 2014 #9

Zimmerman didn't use SYG as a defense. n/t Skip Intro Jan 2014 #55

Did I say he did? The case is still precedent - TBF Jan 2014 #71

They were both armed. n/t Skip Intro Jan 2014 #86

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Oh well that makes perfect sense then - TBF Jan 2014 #96

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"... since when is that grounds for lethal force? oldhippie Jan 2014 #159

Surveillance cameras? randome Jan 2014 #15

I have two cameras at my front gate oneshooter Jan 2014 #113

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You're short-circuiting a perfectly good Zimmy thread! Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #143

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+1 Blue_Tires Jan 2014 #148

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Have been to Florida 4 times in 65 years. GoneOffShore Jan 2014 #36

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K&R. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2014 #30

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That's one place I've never even considered going to. OK 4 then. AAO Jan 2014 #52

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All that's happened is the person "claims" self-defense. DirkGently Jan 2014 #95

What part of this don't people understand? freshwest Jan 2014 #48

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I don't think that benign discussions on internet message board LanternWaste Jan 2014 #97

And it happened in Florida. I'm shocked. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #60

So good he denied it at first.. that Cha Jan 2014 #61

Aaaah Florida JackInGreen Jan 2014 #72

LET HIM! HE is fucked! Rex Jan 2014 #79

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Some whites, some blacks, some people profile. polichick Jan 2014 #154

Both are black. They won't let Smith go. tblue Jan 2014 #93

Every gun owner is a responsible gun owner..... ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2014 #101

Every car owner is a responsible car owner.......... oneshooter Jan 2014 #114

Car's primary (and designed) purpose, method of transportation. PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #116

And yet people are killed why using oneshooter Jan 2014 #117

Jet Ski/ Boat/ Toaster/ Light bulb socket. PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #118

That is a reflection of mental health care in America hack89 Jan 2014 #126

Idiotic comparison. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2014 #128

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Orlando Sentinel: pinboy3niner Jan 2014 #149

Thanks tjl148 Jan 2014 #153

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