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In reply to the discussion: Owner: 'Cowardly animals' open fire at Waterford roller rink party; 5 injured [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)39. Who said anything about backing down? Most of us don't feel "helpless" without a gun.
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Owner: 'Cowardly animals' open fire at Waterford roller rink party; 5 injured [View all]
sarcasmo
Dec 2011
OP
But-but-but I thought all in possession of a gun were really, really responsible people!
Missy Vixen
Dec 2011
#6
I'll be more than happy to produce that quote (from a member of the gungeon, posted earlier this
Missy Vixen
Dec 2011
#10
Go to the gun forum on DU. You'll get your fill of that kind of "gun culture" junk.
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#14
Spend some time in the "Gungeon" -- Supposedly you are "new," so go there and you'll find
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#23
But, they don't commit crimes at lower rates than those who could get a permit, but choose not to.
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#15
Like irrational emotions/fears don't affect those who carry one or two guns in public.
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#29
40,000 TPartiers carrying guns for intimidation is a threat to you and everyone else.
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#32
And how many liberals have been deliberately targeted and killed by the Tea Party?
hack89
Dec 2011
#33
You're right, bigoted TPartiers would never use their guns to intimidate minorities, etc. Ha.
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#34
Good thing minorities have the right to own guns. Protecting oneself from evil is a good thing.
hack89
Dec 2011
#35
Who said anything about backing down? Most of us don't feel "helpless" without a gun.
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#39
Think long-term. If you believe a bunch of 100 million or so guns sold here next 10 years won't
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#24
Gun crime rates might be even less had we not pumped 150 million new guns into society to make
Hoyt
Dec 2011
#26