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In reply to the discussion: Congress Is ‘Complicit’ In Orlando Slaughter, Senator Says [View all]ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)67. If you meant to say
"we should ban all semi-auto rifles that accept detachable magazines", then that is what you should have said.
Saying "we should ban AR-15 style rifles" while allowing all other semi-auto carbines is just silly since there is nothing special about AR-15 rifles.
Words have meanings; pick the right words for your thoughts.
If you want to have a technical discussion on guns -- or any topic -- you first need to educate yourself on that topic so that you are capable of having the technical discussion.
On the other hand, not all discussions need to be technical.
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The shooter is part of a society, and society is to blame, culture is to blame, schools are to blame
L. Coyote
Jun 2016
#13
As US citizens we can absolutely be held responsible for not making this a priority
justiceischeap
Jun 2016
#23
Just a question...this freak had passed Fed NICS chks to get his gun clearances
Nancyswidower
Jun 2016
#31
Perhaps Some Of The "Kill The Gays" Rhetoric From Jeezusland or Muzzlimland Got To Him
scottie55
Jun 2016
#32
Why does any law abiding citizen need an AR-15 with a clip that spews 30 rounds without reloading?
catbyte
Jun 2016
#33
So you want me to list every fucking semiautomatic, multiple clip weapon in a short message? Don't
catbyte
Jun 2016
#65
Guess who I've been wanting as the VP on the Democratic ticket this year for awhile?
ButterflyBlood
Jun 2016
#51