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sarisataka

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15. It just so happens
Thu Aug 7, 2014, 05:02 PM
Aug 2014

I am carrying a knife today. I was on school property for a while.

I do not claim everyone needs a gun but will not say no one will ever need one. If violence is needed for self defense I won't second guess anyone's choice of weapon.

If a person unjustly uses any weapon (as in the MI case) they should face major punishment


Interesting side point. A small piece of a discussion we had some months back made it into the MN domestic violence law that passed this summer. I cannot claim any direct responsibility but it was very simlar to language I gave my rep on proposals to restrict firearm access to those under a restraining order.

I have hope still of someday having GC laws delineating rights and responsibility plus a reduction in overall violent crime, including gun crime.

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Death by knife [View all] sarisataka Aug 2014 OP
Gee, you come off kind of snotty. CBGLuthier Aug 2014 #1
It could be taken that way sarisataka Aug 2014 #9
One instance of each is your evidence? Lots of OPs dont get many comments. stevenleser Aug 2014 #2
"Guns have no place in society." Hardened into extreme prohibitionism? Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #20
There is always a place for people who see things as they are. Guns are a menace. nt stevenleser Aug 2014 #23
Well, there is a place for people of all stripes. Tolerance ain't easy. Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #24
I was shocked, shocked I say when I chacked and saw that the gungeon is your favorite HERVEPA Aug 2014 #3
What's the fave group of Bansalot's host? Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #8
I subscribe to sarisataka Aug 2014 #10
Is there a political movement to ban knives? el_bryanto Aug 2014 #4
About like the one banning guns. Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #7
Who is talking about bans sarisataka Aug 2014 #11
How do you know people aren't noticing those deaths but just not finding much to say about them?nt el_bryanto Aug 2014 #12
Some deaths are noticed sarisataka Aug 2014 #16
... and yet: surrealAmerican Aug 2014 #5
Good. Then a knife for self defense should suit you just fine BainsBane Aug 2014 #6
It just so happens sarisataka Aug 2014 #15
Such... compelling logic... Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #21
There are a lot of half-wits who think that having nothing substantial to add is the same as... LanternWaste Aug 2014 #13
Well I'm glad to find sarisataka Aug 2014 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Aug 2014 #14
I blame the NKA--National Knife Association pinboy3niner Aug 2014 #18
I've murdered thousands with a knife. madinmaryland Aug 2014 #19
You better be careful Art_from_Ark Aug 2014 #22
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