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In reply to the discussion: I will not offer "thoughts and prayers" for the victims in Orlando [View all]Orrex
(63,086 posts)19. Regardless
In the history of US gun violence, no gun advocate has offered a real and credible solution. Instead, they exclusively busy themselves with complaining about definitions (e.g. "It's not a clip--it's a magazine!" , calls for increased gun ownership, or making vague and unhelpful pronouncements about mental health care.
If correcting the 2nd amendment is what it takes to reduce gun violence, than all responsible gun owners should be behind that effort 100%.
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I will not offer "thoughts and prayers" for the victims in Orlando [View all]
Bluzmann57
Jun 2016
OP
Sorry but the victims will be mourned and it is not about you and your issues.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#4
In Florida, guns are banned from being taken into bars. So there was supposed to be no guns.
Kang Colby
Jun 2016
#42
I believe that your average concealed carrier wouldn't just start "spraying bullets".
Kang Colby
Jun 2016
#46
Dictionary definitions and legal definitions are two completely different things..
pipoman
Jun 2016
#20
Why? Constitution doesn't say what constitutes an arm. Would the constitution need to be
MillennialDem
Jun 2016
#25
No it isn't. Scotus is free to overrule itself. Much easier than an amendment - for evidence I
MillennialDem
Jun 2016
#83
It DOES say specifically the "press". All other communications need not apply?
Eleanors38
Jun 2016
#81
Obviously there are limits to any freedom. Yelling fire in a crowded theater is not
MillennialDem
Jun 2016
#84
It is the constitution and subsequent SCOTUS rulings that rule out just about every bill
pipoman
Jun 2016
#113
It's my understanding that even Heller left intact the right for the feds
Francis Booth
Jun 2016
#115
Which would be a 'taking' under the fifth amendment. Got the budget to pay $750 per?
X_Digger
Jun 2016
#77
I'd support reclassifying semi-automatics with detachable magazines under the NFA
Recursion
Jun 2016
#28
"In common use for lawful purposes" is the federal standard for NFA registration...
pipoman
Jun 2016
#105
Ever think it's insensitive to offer thoughts and prayers to atheists/agnostics during tragedies?
MillennialDem
Jun 2016
#18
Offering your prayers is advertising your beliefs. Thoughts maybe. Our hearts go out to etc.... woul
MillennialDem
Jun 2016
#26
Great point - I'm so pissed about this that I skipped the obvious connection. Thanks. n/t
CincyDem
Jun 2016
#53
No problem. It's something we must all keep in mind during this upcoming presidential election.
MoonRiver
Jun 2016
#57
I have a Pulse. Je suis Charlie. Boston Strong. Remain Calm and Carry On. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#14
I think you're right. That was the moment to act. But our own Harry Reid wouldn't let any new gun
Francis Booth
Jun 2016
#114
Frankly, to my mind, the belief that there's a giant invisible man in the sky is part of the problem
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2016
#103