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Chan790

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9. Well, we clearly need to do something...

Reply to NickB79 (Reply #5)

Sun Dec 6, 2015, 11:56 AM

Dec 2015

and "improved background checks" isn't going to cut it. :/

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I 100% agree if the Democrats ask for more than better background checks, it will cost us votes. [View all] Logical Dec 2015 OP

I think The U.S. is ready, it is just that our politicians are not as brave as those in Australia LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #1

There is a tack we haven't yet tried and taken. Chan790 Dec 2015 #3

I'd rather lose votes and effect positive permanent change. Chan790 Dec 2015 #2

But we won't get permanent change. That's the point. NickB79 Dec 2015 #5

Well, we clearly need to do something... Chan790 Dec 2015 #9

Serious question, what would you propose that would reduce gun violence? nt Logical Dec 2015 #12

I'm still confused about the brouhaha over the "no fly list." Vinca Dec 2015 #4

The no-fly list is a paranoid relic of the Bush admin. and the Patriot Act NickB79 Dec 2015 #6

They are afraid that if anyone starts writing any law concerning guns that an attempt LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #7

Not so sure about that. If you want, I can show you lots of DU posts saying 'if Obama supports Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #8

Gay Marriage was GIVING people more rights, not taking ones they already had away. That is what.... Logical Dec 2015 #11

We will get more lists, which will be of little significance, so, it's doable HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #10

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