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In reply to the discussion: For once, let's all ignore the "gun apologist bingo" comments, and brainstorm [View all]Squinch
(50,773 posts)13. I am sorry to hear about
your difficulties. And I don't have anything against guns, per se, either. But there is no getting away from the fact that every country that cracked down on gun ownership ended or drastically reduced the incidence of massacres.
Guns for college is a really interesting idea.
Guns for a tax break? Guns for infrastructure job interview?
That's a very interesting concept.
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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