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In reply to the discussion: For once, let's all ignore the "gun apologist bingo" comments, and brainstorm [View all]Quackers
(2,256 posts)11. Guns for college?
If the goal is to get as many semi-auto weapons off the streets as possible, then they should have the biggest payout compared to other weapons. For example: one semi-auto rifle for one free quarter/semester of college. Of course the exchange rate would require more thought, but the biggest issue would be the for-profit colleges. They wouldn't care for this.
These ideas are also coming from someone who doesn't have anything against guns. I use to own several. I've also used many weapons systems while in the Army and in Iraq. Now days, I don't consider myself stable enough to own one. The idea of self harm is very real for me. That's why I have a service dog in training.
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For once, let's all ignore the "gun apologist bingo" comments, and brainstorm [View all]
Squinch
Jun 2016
OP
I can't find the bingo card, but after another shooting spree, we compiled a list here:
Squinch
Jun 2016
#9
But I think anything that reduces our "gun culture" will have a secondary effect on mass shootings.
Squinch
Jun 2016
#7
Another great Gomez thread: what Obama tried to get passed in 2013. This is a comprehensive
Squinch
Jun 2016
#16
This is such a ridiculous situation. Yes. What you say "casual sales" need to be stopped.
Squinch
Jun 2016
#28
Change the culture of stigmatization against getting help for one's self or family when it comes
Brickbat
Jun 2016
#27