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All those who claim second amendment rights seem to forget the Cleita Oct 2015 #1
The 2A allows the strict regulation of guns. hack89 Oct 2015 #2
I know a lot of gun owners. I live rurally. My husband owned guns. My SIL is a Cleita Oct 2015 #6
OK, what laws would you like stricter? Recursion Oct 2015 #19
I would like gun owners to get licenses like driver's licenses. I would Cleita Oct 2015 #20
Are you willing to concede national concealed carry reciprocity branford Oct 2015 #49
there is no comprimise Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #53
I would think that possessing what is clearly an "instrument of death" Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2015 #150
Your thinking would be incorrect, branford Oct 2015 #153
As if you'd accept any evidence kcr Oct 2015 #155
Fell free to demonstrate the need for an assault weapons ban with actual research? branford Oct 2015 #156
Illinois does the license and I think it's a great idea Recursion Oct 2015 #112
Here's what i would support.... Adrahil Oct 2015 #126
Can't wait for the gunners telling us how "well regulated militia" doesn't mean what it says. Hoyt Oct 2015 #3
Those very words are missing from the plaque hailing 2A at NRA HQ....setting their lies in stone. Fred Sanders Oct 2015 #10
No Shit sharp_stick Oct 2015 #11
I know it cracks me up. I've seen a few gunners here post "militia" means all men under 47 years of Hoyt Oct 2015 #13
Yeah, like "well regulated" meant like a clock...uh huh... CTyankee Oct 2015 #39
You don't have to convince the folks on DU TeddyR Oct 2015 #45
5 right wing Republicans said that. Stevens Dissent is a better view, Hoyt Oct 2015 #51
It doesn't fucking matter what Stevens said, GGJohn Oct 2015 #54
It does matter. The right wing Justices will he replaced unless the Gun Protection types help Hoyt Oct 2015 #85
Any way you try to deny it Hoyt, it's the law of the land, GGJohn Oct 2015 #87
It's called etymology Hoyt. Are you really that obtuse? Thick as oatmeal maybe? Militia c. 1777... cherokeeprogressive Oct 2015 #65
My guess is most of the gun fanciers here are no longer amenable for military duty, so turn em in. Hoyt Oct 2015 #82
Nope, not gonna do it. eom. GGJohn Oct 2015 #88
Not surprised, you aren't a law-abiding or responsible gun owner if Hoyt Oct 2015 #91
Gee, what a surprise, another Hoytism. eom. GGJohn Oct 2015 #95
Sweet Jesus. Look up the word amenable and its etymology. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2015 #96
That' your quote. Other gunners use the definition of "militia" that includes the age max 44-47 Hoyt Oct 2015 #100
And another Hoytism. GGJohn Oct 2015 #105
Glad you could pull your head out of your gun safes long enough to respond. Hoyt Oct 2015 #107
Aaannnndddd another Hoytism. GGJohn Oct 2015 #108
I gave you the fucking etymology of the word, circa the time the word was used. WITH a cite. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2015 #109
Such anger and guns don't mix. You should turn yours in, or at least lock them up for a few days. Hoyt Oct 2015 #119
Mine are always locked up. And they're unloaded. I'm not angry... I don't get angry at stupidity. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2015 #120
Now THAT'S funny! And sad at the same time. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2015 #46
Remove the 2nd Amendment and we're in the exact same legal and political position we're in now Recursion Oct 2015 #5
Other countries have regulated their gun owners successfully. Cleita Oct 2015 #7
And other countries have failed to. Look at Brazil or Russia Recursion Oct 2015 #8
I'm suggesting we look at the successful ones not the failed ones. eom Cleita Oct 2015 #9
Brazil's gun laws are comparable to France's. Russia's are even more strict. Recursion Oct 2015 #12
Try Australian laws then. Hoyt Oct 2015 #14
Brazil's are still stricter than Australia's Recursion Oct 2015 #16
Excuses. Hoyt Oct 2015 #18
So we should just give up and do nothing then? Cleita Oct 2015 #15
I don't see why this is so hard for people to understand Recursion Oct 2015 #17
How does all the mass shooting lately support the supposed drop in gun violence? -none Oct 2015 #37
Take it up with the FBI, who compiles the stats. GGJohn Oct 2015 #59
Cops can hide a lot of crimes, but not a body Recursion Oct 2015 #113
Bingo. GGJohn Oct 2015 #114
When a black or Latino kid shot four classmates in 1993 the news didn't report it Recursion Oct 2015 #115
I know, Recursion, it goes like this: "you were never safer." CTyankee Oct 2015 #40
It happens to be true, your feelings on the matter notwithstanding: friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #43
Thank you. nt Mojorabbit Oct 2015 #94
I'd like a dollar from the **many** you-know-who's who deny easily verifiable facts. pablo_marmol Oct 2015 #47
And, in fact, you've never been safer. A kid in school today is safer than you or I were Recursion Oct 2015 #116
Upon reflection, I don't think my first response was helpful. Let me elaborate. CTyankee Oct 2015 #117
You might be interested to read the recent post by Eugene Volokh branford Oct 2015 #55
We have Scalia. We just need to get them all on our side. Lint Head Oct 2015 #31
In the language of the day "well regulated" meant "in good working order" or "well trained." Maedhros Oct 2015 #62
Well trained to me still implies rules to be followed. Cleita Oct 2015 #75
I've made this point before TeddyR Oct 2015 #133
The manufacturers' lobby is the NSSF Recursion Oct 2015 #4
that proves...uh, something... CTyankee Oct 2015 #41
Gun Rights Folks Seem to Love the Free Market...Let It Work! Thunderbeast Oct 2015 #21
Let me re-post an earlier comment I made about the absurdity, illegality and ineffectiveness branford Oct 2015 #52
Fuck insurance liability Nevernose Oct 2015 #124
If you had to go to a "gun DMV" for a license (like you do for a car), the world would see how valerief Oct 2015 #22
Which really begs the question why so few are able to keep the rest of Cleita Oct 2015 #24
Cuz they buy Congress. They probably also facilitate the illegal drug trade, which benefits valerief Oct 2015 #25
Politicians in some states Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2015 #151
I believe that could be true. But we may find out differently. Lint Head Oct 2015 #32
A driver's license is a privilege, GGJohn Oct 2015 #60
Good idea libodem Oct 2015 #23
I'm not that smart but that just makes total sense to me. Lint Head Oct 2015 #30
. libodem Oct 2015 #34
Inspection in the home? GGJohn Oct 2015 #61
Do we allow similar requirements for voting or expression? TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #129
Neither of which actually kills people Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2015 #152
and? TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #160
Close down the Gungeon. Lock the doors. No more NRA talking points on DU. leveymg Oct 2015 #26
"Ask The Administrators" awaits your request: friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #33
Done. http://www.democraticunderground.com/12598806 leveymg Oct 2015 #42
I guess some "progressives" can't take an opposing viewpoint. eom. GGJohn Oct 2015 #64
I guess some progressives can take only so many mass murders. leveymg Oct 2015 #72
I guess you are comparing DU gun owners with........... GGJohn Oct 2015 #76
Skinner put the kibosh on your attempt at censorship, and told you to do what I told you to do: friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #121
"I totally understand your frustration." leveymg Oct 2015 #122
He sympathizes, but doesn't want a purge? A wise choice, given that... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #123
Setting aside the inaccuracy of your comment TeddyR Oct 2015 #48
I would remind people that Bernie has a very pro-gun rights record, branford Oct 2015 #58
The platform changed. Go advocate free mass murder weapons elsewhere. leveymg Oct 2015 #67
Really? Got a link? nt hack89 Oct 2015 #74
branford is advocating mass murder? GGJohn Oct 2015 #78
No, it hasn't: friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #106
Excuse me? branford Oct 2015 #111
Biden is anti-choice? KamaAina Oct 2015 #158
Skinner has already addressed that, GGJohn Oct 2015 #63
While you are waiting for Skinner's reply, here is a preview of coming attractions hack89 Oct 2015 #69
I believe you might need to have a word with the Democratic Party, branford Oct 2015 #103
But don't you agree polmaven Oct 2015 #27
Totally Agree chuckingrocks Oct 2015 #28
+100! Lint Head Oct 2015 #29
Great post. llmart Oct 2015 #70
Other ways. Straw Man Oct 2015 #125
K/R Jack Rabbit Oct 2015 #35
you have said nothing I couldn't get on board with ibegurpard Oct 2015 #36
anyone who says "gun grabbers" is displaying their paranoia Skittles Oct 2015 #38
You seem to have missed the many, many posts recommending banning guns here at DU: friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #44
Yeah, I'm about to put one on ignore. kentauros Oct 2015 #50
can you post a link? Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #56
Yes, I can post a link. kentauros Oct 2015 #83
I did not think it happened Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #86
Oh, it happened. kentauros Oct 2015 #90
lol, twisting of points? Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #98
If everyone puts them ALL on ignore at least DU will reek less Generic Other Oct 2015 #57
And here I thought that as progressives, we welcome opposing viewpoints. GGJohn Oct 2015 #68
Like here? Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #99
Yep, you nailed it. GGJohn Oct 2015 #104
GG, something tells me you have never voted progressive in your life. Nt Logical Oct 2015 #127
This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Oct 2015 #130
You're quite free to believe what you like, GGJohn Oct 2015 #132
I so wish i could see the deleted post! lol! Nt Logical Oct 2015 #149
It wasn't anything nasty or insulting, GGJohn Oct 2015 #159
Let them talk to themselves Generic Other Oct 2015 #92
wow, a penis joke Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #101
Funny how gun advocates find dick jokes more offensive than gun murders. Orrex Oct 2015 #131
No actually not Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #135
Actually, yes. Orrex Oct 2015 #137
Seems like you have some kind of Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #139
Yeah, gun-advocates always say that. Orrex Oct 2015 #143
I do not think Wayne Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #144
Thanks, but as I noted, I've gone down this road many times Orrex Oct 2015 #145
Ok Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #147
Well, there's a point of agreement, at least Orrex Oct 2015 #148
We don't allow racists to post on this site -- why do we allow gun nuts? villager Oct 2015 #66
You're equaling gun owners here on DU with racists? GGJohn Oct 2015 #71
Nah, you should be ashamed. villager Oct 2015 #73
Pray tell, what blood? GGJohn Oct 2015 #77
Nothing to hear -- you offer odious apologias for odious gun manufacturers villager Oct 2015 #79
Another lie from you mouth. GGJohn Oct 2015 #80
Heh... onehandle Oct 2015 #84
Just for the record, I didn't alert on that post. GGJohn Oct 2015 #89
Skinner made that other site for them Generic Other Oct 2015 #93
OOOOOH, that is sooooooo clever. GGJohn Oct 2015 #102
Rec #50. nt onehandle Oct 2015 #81
Me too. hunter Oct 2015 #97
Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Oct 2015 #110
Still don't understand why Skinner is allowing the NRA to post their crap on this site. Jappleseed Oct 2015 #118
it's a simple equation SwankyXomb Oct 2015 #134
As he has said many times Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #140
Yet there are democrats who are racist and Jappleseed Oct 2015 #154
There is a difference Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #157
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2015 #161
I put a bunch on Ignore yesterday Orrex Oct 2015 #128
+100 Lint Head Oct 2015 #136
The same exact thing can be said of your side of the issue. eom. GGJohn Oct 2015 #138
Yep Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #141
As do I. GGJohn Oct 2015 #142
Well unregister as a Democrat then, because the Democratic Party Platform *clearly supports* Ghost in the Machine Oct 2015 #146
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