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In reply to the discussion: Washington state voters on course to pass gun control initiative [View all]jtuck004
(15,882 posts)13. Wonder if it will boost the gun show sales in Idaho, 25 miles from the largest city on the red
side of the state?
There are two initiatives to vote for, and they are in opposition to each other. (can learn from a smart move on the part of the opposition, whether one likes them or not). The other question prohibits this action until the federal government makes it that way for everyone. The libertarians like that one, I am told.
So it could siphon people who would have voted for the first but who might listen to a plea about fairness or something away from the other question.
Interesting strategy, along with fighting it head on and all the calls and mailers.
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Best wishes to the voters in Washington. Many care so much for your success. n/t
Judi Lynn
Nov 2014
#1
Wonder if it will boost the gun show sales in Idaho, 25 miles from the largest city on the red
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#13
Yeah, I read through it. And inheritances too. Over here they will just drive to Idaho,
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#53
I agree. I voted for it, and you are right, gun owners need to figure this out, though they aren't
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#57
It took 20 elementary school children to be murdered in my state to get such a simple
scarystuffyo
Nov 2014
#15
Universal background checks is a great concept that virtually everyone wants.
ManiacJoe
Nov 2014
#38
This isn't just requiring ID. This means calling up the BATF and getting clearance.
Damansarajaya
Nov 2014
#28
"If a husband passes away and leaves guns in the house, his widow is guilty."......
Capt.Rocky300
Nov 2014
#26
Has any shooter in a mass shooting ever obtained a gun from a private sale?
Damansarajaya
Nov 2014
#27
Far too cumbersome in paperwork to have each person sign a court document.
NutmegYankee
Nov 2014
#46
I'd be willing to somewhat relax the rules on concealed carry, in exchange for banning open carry.
nomorenomore08
Nov 2014
#56
Quite frankly, I would love to make purchasing firearms in the state of Washington as
WestSeattle2
Nov 2014
#47