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In reply to the discussion: You Don't Get To Own A Cannon... Maybe We Need To Re-Frame Gun Control... To Arms Control... [View all]Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)63. her right
but I know the function of the weapons, and the banned and legal ones function exactly the same. Those evil bayonet lugs and pistol grips.
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WillyT
Jun 2015
OP
she has her reasons, which I know you don't agree with, but she had a change of heart.
CTyankee
Jun 2015
#39
You will not get anywhere by simply trying to make her look outside the mainstream...
CTyankee
Jun 2015
#52
so she took a stand based on her own conscience...such stands are often not successful
CTyankee
Jun 2015
#56
Actually, I can see how people can be revulsed at the sight of such mechanisms of death.
CTyankee
Jun 2015
#47
It's good to remember all that violence and strive for better for our country.
CTyankee
Jun 2015
#55
Willy, even a majority of Dems in the senate will not favor removing guns from the hands.....
Logical
Jun 2015
#6
Agreed... So Why Not Do Registrations/Background Checks... Because We Are Politically Afraid...
WillyT
Jun 2015
#9
It's irrelevant to the gun discussion, but I'm curious how you get from my statement to
MH1
Jun 2015
#65
So... If I Want To Own A Bazooka, Or A Mortar... Do I Get The Shells That Cause Destruction ???
WillyT
Jun 2015
#13
You have to register each shell as a destructive device and get a $200 stanp for each,
flying_fish
Jun 2015
#14
"And if you are a responsible arms owner... wouldn't you WANT to register your responsible behavior"
Kurska
Jun 2015
#16
Actually, you do get to have a flamethrower. The Government doesn't however.
the band leader
Jun 2015
#36
Arms control agreements exist between governments. And before you suggest it
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2015
#46