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In reply to the discussion: Fuck it! I'm sick of pro gun arguments and advocates. [View all]branford
(4,462 posts)103. I believe you might need to have a word with the Democratic Party,
as our official Democratic Platform defends an individual's right to keep and bear arms.
Whether you like it or not, a great many loyal Democrats are gun owners and/or gun rights supporters (particularly many union members in competitive purple states), although with attitudes like your and some of the comments I've seen today, I wonder if they'll remain loyal much longer.
Firearms. We recognize that the individual right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans' Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation. We understand the terrible consequences of gun violence; it serves as a reminder that life is fragile, and our time here is limited and precious. We believe in an honest, open national conversation about firearms. We can focus on effective enforcement of existing laws, especially strengthening our background check system, and we can work together to enact commonsense improvementslike reinstating the assault weapons ban and closing the gun show loopholeso that guns do not fall into the hands of those irresponsible, law-breaking few.
https://www.democrats.org/party-platform
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I would think that possessing what is clearly an "instrument of death"
Proud Liberal Dem
Oct 2015
#150
Fell free to demonstrate the need for an assault weapons ban with actual research?
branford
Oct 2015
#156
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
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
It does matter. The right wing Justices will he replaced unless the Gun Protection types help
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#85
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
That' your quote. Other gunners use the definition of "militia" that includes the age max 44-47
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#100
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
Remove the 2nd Amendment and we're in the exact same legal and political position we're in now
Recursion
Oct 2015
#5
When a black or Latino kid shot four classmates in 1993 the news didn't report it
Recursion
Oct 2015
#115
It happens to be true, your feelings on the matter notwithstanding:
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#43
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
In the language of the day "well regulated" meant "in good working order" or "well trained."
Maedhros
Oct 2015
#62
Let me re-post an earlier comment I made about the absurdity, illegality and ineffectiveness
branford
Oct 2015
#52
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
Cuz they buy Congress. They probably also facilitate the illegal drug trade, which benefits
valerief
Oct 2015
#25
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
He sympathizes, but doesn't want a purge? A wise choice, given that...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#123
While you are waiting for Skinner's reply, here is a preview of coming attractions
hack89
Oct 2015
#69
You seem to have missed the many, many posts recommending banning guns here at DU:
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#44
Still don't understand why Skinner is allowing the NRA to post their crap on this site.
Jappleseed
Oct 2015
#118
Well unregister as a Democrat then, because the Democratic Party Platform *clearly supports*
Ghost in the Machine
Oct 2015
#146