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In reply to the discussion: Owner: 'Cowardly animals' open fire at Waterford roller rink party; 5 injured [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)18. Simple question for you
gun ownership has skyrocketed as have gun sales. What evidence is there that there are more criminals with guns committing more gun crimes? What facts are behind your opinions?
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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