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In reply to the discussion: Hillary: "I believe law abiding, responsible Americans have a right to own guns" [View all]Just reading posts
(688 posts)75. Therefore whether or not such a postion is wise or politically astute is wholly on topic, yes.
I can't imagine using a gun for "self protection" either.
Then you're very much out of step with the American people as a whole. From Gallup:
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I don't need a gun to feel secure. I feel more secure without one.
So don't get one. It's your choice, after all....and being pro-choice is a good thing, last I checked.
The second amendment is bullshit, a relic from a time guns were primitive and owning slaves was legal.
And it's the law of the land. Since you don't like it, you can start working on repealing it. Get back with me in a few decades and let me know how the struggle is going.
Then you're very much out of step with the American people as a whole. From Gallup:
'
I don't need a gun to feel secure. I feel more secure without one.
So don't get one. It's your choice, after all....and being pro-choice is a good thing, last I checked.
The second amendment is bullshit, a relic from a time guns were primitive and owning slaves was legal.
And it's the law of the land. Since you don't like it, you can start working on repealing it. Get back with me in a few decades and let me know how the struggle is going.
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Hillary: "I believe law abiding, responsible Americans have a right to own guns" [View all]
One Black Sheep
Jun 2016
OP
Most people agree with that statement as well as the statement about the assault weapons ban
tonyt53
Jun 2016
#1
Most people don't agree with a ban on assault weapons. A slim majority are against such a ban.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#3
Take that poll into context with the question asked. Ask the question with only the last part.
tonyt53
Jun 2016
#4
Instead of using a 2013 poll, how about using this one from today with 57% support for a ban?
LonePirate
Jun 2016
#33
Try to outlaw semiautos and you're making at least half the guns in this country illegal.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#12
How likely do you think it is that your proposal will come to fruition?
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#18
Tough Australians pulled it off. Just because we've been coddling white wing gunners doesn't mean
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#71
Without the 2nd Amendment. I repeat: How likely is it that your proposal will come to pass?
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#72
So does strapping on a gun to go to Chuck E Cheese, or patrolling the neighborhood like George Zman.
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#35
My grandfather, I'm told, used to say he only needed three guns for hunting:
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#42
I hunt very little, and I've still managed to accumulate a number of "traditional" hunting rifles.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#49
Try to outlaw semiautos and you're making at least half the guns in this country illegal.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#10
Public smoking isn't a Constitutional right, and Australia doesn't have a 2nd Amendment.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#14
Therefore whether or not such a postion is wise or politically astute is wholly on topic, yes.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#75
A lot of people here seem to think you need to turn them in to be destroyed.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#17
Agreed. All the cries here to ban semautos aside, it's not happening. Period.
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#25
I only wish I could bet my rent money that all semiiautos in this country will not be outlawed in,
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#27
Not in my view, this post is meant for anyone who may have missed Hillary's recent interview re:
One Black Sheep
Jun 2016
#24
Personally, I think you are on the right track but maybe smaller magazine
liberal N proud
Jun 2016
#45
What do you do about the billion+ normal capacity magazines already in circulation?
Just reading posts
Jun 2016
#50
He was removed from the watch list after the FBI closed their investigation. n/t
PoliticAverse
Jun 2016
#60