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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders voted for the most reprehensible pro-gun legislation in recent memory. [View all]Unvanguard
(4,588 posts)28. Mostly for negligently letting them fall in the hands of criminals.
For not being careful enough about preventing that from happening, basically.
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Bernie Sanders voted for the most reprehensible pro-gun legislation in recent memory. [View all]
JaneyVee
May 2015
OP
I heard he was moderately pro-gun, but didn't realize he was this far right on the issue.
DanTex
May 2015
#1
The original Brady Act also mandated a national five-day waiting period for handguns
derby378
May 2015
#57
I wasn't looking for a gun nut debate. If I was, I'd be in the gungeon or on FreeRepublic...
DanTex
May 2015
#133
It instituted federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. What is NOT
still_one
May 2015
#80
I was speaking of the AWB. UBCs I support as long as government doesn't register.
Eleanors38
May 2015
#96
Someone just made that clarification to me in the subthread. Thanks for the clarification
still_one
May 2015
#98
Yeah, his gun policies might work in Vermont, but they are a disaster nationwide.
DanTex
May 2015
#8
You mean like working toward narrowing income inequality? Supporting a $15 min wage?
cali
May 2015
#15
Minorities escaping from New York for one. I remember you Gungeon folks having a big
Hoyt
May 2015
#73
Why do people think that there are droves of boogey men out there just waiting to steal stuff?
notadmblnd
May 2015
#108
Hasn't "denounced" that vote, nor should he. That proposed law has a pitiful precedent
Eleanors38
May 2015
#81
If the poster isn't right then correct them. That is also my understanding of the proposal.
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#118
They are held to a higher standard, govt regs are pretty strict concerning firearms. eom.
GGJohn
May 2015
#149
Are you supposed to be Francis or Pee Wee? Probably few worries that I'll speak my piece.
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#160
This would not be the only issue i have with Bernie, but this one does not give me a reason
Thinkingabout
May 2015
#10
Of course, you said you oppose all of his positions, which would include this one.
morningfog
May 2015
#16
The purpose of a gun is to kill. So why sue a gun maker for making a product that works correctly?
Cheese Sandwich
May 2015
#30
I think you are right. I do have a problem with those who oppose the Brady Bill and
still_one
May 2015
#35
The question is why should gun manufacturers get special protection against liability lawsuits.
DanTex
May 2015
#23
Like every other politician. Which is my point. He's not above politics or special interests.
DanTex
May 2015
#54
What special protection? You can't sue Ford if a drunk driver hits you in an F150. (nt)
jeff47
May 2015
#135
PDF 0472115103-intro.PDF. "INTRODUCTION: An Overview of Lawsuits against the Gun Industry"
Eleanors38
May 2015
#94
The point is that the law guarantees special treatment to gun manufacturers and dealers.
Unvanguard
May 2015
#111
You can characterize it any way you like, but I see through it. And I'm not alone.
beevul
May 2015
#174
I know they gave him an F, and looking at his voting record, I would have given him a C. I was
still_one
May 2015
#78
Manufacturers should be sued, because a third party end user misuses their product?
beevul
May 2015
#86
He represents a rural state. They are hunters. And his state also has been in the gun manufacturing
jwirr
May 2015
#25
Wow. That's bizarre. I can't imagine a pro-gun manufacturer candidate winning the Dem nomination.
DCBob
May 2015
#45
I may not agree with him on some of that but I agree with him on a whole lot more.
Autumn
May 2015
#60
I don't like it but it's not a deal breaker like someone elses IWR vote.
Tierra_y_Libertad
May 2015
#61
Finally one area Bernie trumps Hillary on, I may have to reconsider my Hillary support.
ileus
May 2015
#66
This is what a liberal looks like on gun control. I know it hurts some folks' feelings to say so.
aikoaiko
May 2015
#77
I think the ass who left the gun unattended is the one who should be sued, and charged
Autumn
May 2015
#100
So the manufacturers should be sued because these idiot parents left their firearm
GGJohn
May 2015
#157
IMO, he got it right on the PLCAA. Absent specific misconduct on their own part,
petronius
May 2015
#91
You all realize if he becomes President and the majority of Americans come to their senses
NoJusticeNoPeace
May 2015
#102
LOL! I see people are finally freaking out about an Independent...unlike their uncle that pretends.
Rex
May 2015
#140
Congratulations, it took almost a week to find something to criticize about bernie
Scootaloo
May 2015
#141
Disclaimer translation: "I'm only posting this because I'm pushing this bullshit as furiously and as
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#163