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oldsoftie

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47. That would fall under violating a persons civil rights.

Sun Jan 23, 2022, 08:27 AM

Jan 2022

You cannot hinder someone from exercising their rights under the constitution. That's part of the arguments against some of these targeted voter laws; hindering some voters from exercising their right to vote.
Most people support reasonable gun laws. But going off the rails with crazy ideas just turns people away from realistic ones.

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British scientist visiting Atlanta suburb killed by stray bullet while lying in bed [View all] Old Crank Jan 2022 OP

welcome to America....jesus christ.... bahboo Jan 2022 #1

I agree rockfordfile Jan 2022 #2

Trump Republicans 100% responsible Anti-Racist Hero Jan 2022 #3

What legislation do you suggest? Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #6

That's a trap Orrex Jan 2022 #8

Thank You. nt Tommymac Jan 2022 #14

Nicely put. Making owners culpable is my favorite. I've been telling my gun lover friends.... EarnestPutz Jan 2022 #15

Trap, indeed. momta Jan 2022 #16

+++ times two or three million, or for that matter, billion. n/t. NNadir Jan 2022 #17

If you go with #9, then what about the 1st Amendment? oldsoftie Jan 2022 #18

That also is a trap Orrex Jan 2022 #22

That would fall under violating a persons civil rights. oldsoftie Jan 2022 #47

LOL! People most certainly can be hindered from exercising their rights. Orrex Jan 2022 #53

There already ARE regulations in place. Several. oldsoftie Jan 2022 #56

Numerous deliberately ineffectual regulations are in place, I agree Orrex Jan 2022 #57

IMO if you would be denied a license you shouldn't HAVE one. oldsoftie Jan 2022 #58

A legal interpretation that the words in the Second Amendment treestar Jan 2022 #27

You know that's not going to happen. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #31

Well, you know that is what a strict constructionist or originalist would do right? LT Barclay Jan 2022 #41

Say that free speech could be restricted on the internet? treestar Jan 2022 #63

Its a different "thing" but the standard would be exactly the same. oldsoftie Jan 2022 #46

So do you agree we all have a right to a nuclear bomb? treestar Jan 2022 #64

A nuke isn't a gun. Yes, we regulate automatic weapons. oldsoftie Jan 2022 #73

No one's arguing that, only stating that treestar Jan 2022 #77

Gun control won't happen without legislation, and proposing something which has no chance of Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #29

Thank you! Tumbulu Jan 2022 #34

I have a question about #6 NickB79 Jan 2022 #39

Watch your perfectly reasonable question be called a trap. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #44

The KKK was declared a terrorist group in 2020 Polybius Jan 2022 #49

He wanted to, along with Antifa NickB79 Jan 2022 #51

Obviously the KKK should be designated a terrorist group as well Orrex Jan 2022 #54

There are dozens of gun rights groups independent of the NRA now NickB79 Jan 2022 #55

A bigger question too for 6 is treestar Jan 2022 #65

Thank you, Orrex! *applause* crickets Jan 2022 #61

Grownups? hack89 Jan 2022 #68

Yeah, that's about what I figured Orrex Jan 2022 #69

I have made many reasonable proposals hack89 Jan 2022 #75

We could stop gun violence if we wanted to do so. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #21

How? Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #30

See Orrex's post above Tumbulu Jan 2022 #33

Given that being pro-gun rights is allowed here...shrug. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #42

Other countries have done it. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #40

This country doesn't have the political will to do it. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #43

legislation don't do shit ! It's easier to buy a hot gun than legal one ! get a grip ! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #24

We need to change the culture about guns DBoon Jan 2022 #12

Great post. Nt raccoon Jan 2022 #23

But, we're exceptional .... Diamond_Dog Jan 2022 #4

The "defending their homes/business with guns" posters were unavailable for comment tenderfoot Jan 2022 #5

Unacceptable! Karadeniz Jan 2022 #7

California's gun-store COVID shutdowns ruled illegal. I swear our society is insane... Hekate Jan 2022 #9

They can always shoot the virus IronLionZion Jan 2022 #36

Just a bunch of good ol boys having fun shooting guns... haele Jan 2022 #10

Who the hell would be shooting guns near an apartment complex for fun? DBoon Jan 2022 #13

Or it was gangbangers. They aren't exactly the "2nd Amendment" freaks. They're doing street battles Progressive Jones Jan 2022 #28

Why are you assuming they were white and conservative? hack89 Jan 2022 #67

Why are you assuming "good ol'boys" would be just white? haele Jan 2022 #76

damn llashram Jan 2022 #11

This shooting is part of American Gun Culture too. maxsolomon Jan 2022 #19

new motto - "tour America at your own risk ! " monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #25

People Control, Not Gun Control Sancho Jan 2022 #20

I support your point and list Tumbulu Jan 2022 #35

I don't like 8 without exceptions Polybius Jan 2022 #50

It's there... Sancho Jan 2022 #52

A constant worry here birdographer Jan 2022 #26

thats scary. is it legal to randomly shoot guns in your town? Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #45

That is awful. I wonder what the odds are for that happening.... JanMichael Jan 2022 #32

OP sounds gang related IronLionZion Jan 2022 #37

My god... MrsCheaplaugh Jan 2022 #38

If only the British scientist would of had a gun to protect himself. Hell Emile Jan 2022 #48

Shot through wall. moondust Jan 2022 #59

My partner is Scottish and refuses to come here. r�is�n_dubh Jan 2022 #66

Good luck. moondust Jan 2022 #71

It is not easy or cheap... r�is�n_dubh Jan 2022 #72

Jan 2018 had a bullet go through the wall on my shop hitting my workbench. Woodwizard Jan 2022 #60

Just a normal day in Christian America . Praise GOD. Such a GOD fearing nation . geretogo Jan 2022 #62

They'll start warning their citizens before they come here. N/t LiberatedUSA Jan 2022 #70

If I lived in a civilized country where Everybody and their brother raccoon Jan 2022 #74