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phoenix75

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12. Very good question...

Reply to mitch96 (Reply #10)

Mon Jan 9, 2023, 12:10 AM

Jan 2023

I am a lifelong resident of Texas, and as you probably well know, we have a "wild west" mentality here that is now dominating our state politics. And with the US having more civilian gun ownership per capita than anywhere else in the world, I am not optimistic that there is an answer. But just like you, I wish somebody out there would jump into the conversation with some positive and constructive input. Just sayin...

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Floridians, be ready to lock and load -- or duck [View all] Zorro Jan 2023 OP

I guess Fl doesn't have enough mass shootings to mercuryblues Jan 2023 #1

Until people in this country who are opposed to children being slaughtered in institutions of Firestorm49 Jan 2023 #2

florida pamdb Jan 2023 #3

So how would you fix it?...nt mitch96 Jan 2023 #8

I think fixing Florida is a job for Floridians. Aristus Jan 2023 #9

Well what the Democratic party in Fla is not working so I think ideas from outside the state mitch96 Jan 2023 #10

Very good question... phoenix75 Jan 2023 #12

"jump into the conversation with some positive and constructive input" mitch96 Jan 2023 #13

OK started this a few years ago. Runningdawg Jan 2023 #4

Here's an interest defence argument for someone accused of assault or murder with a gun. patphil Jan 2023 #5

May all involved receive everything they deserve. niyad Jan 2023 #6

Say goodbye to European tourists. Chainfire Jan 2023 #7

In Florida, every life is precious, until your born. Timeflyer Jan 2023 #11