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AndyA

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4. I think this says all that needs to be said for the direction this country is headed on guns
Tue Apr 30, 2013, 01:35 PM
Apr 2013

People are tired of the news stories about a gun crazy with a gun threatening someone. They're tired of small children being massacred. They're tired of reading about all the accidental gun deaths by a gun owned by a "responsible" gun owner.

The public is tired of being told we're expected to trust all strangers when it comes to guns. We're supposed to trust that they'll do the right thing, and not shoot us and our loved ones dead on the spot because they're ____________________________ (fill in the blank).

The American people want responsible gun laws enacted. Those in Congress who won't listen won't retain their seats. It WILL happen. It has to happen to honor all the hundreds of thousands of innocent victims over the years. Those who survive must do this for them, because they can no longer do it themselves. Someone with the right to bear arms had their rights protected, but the dead people obviously did not have their right to life protected.

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Ah, look. Ohio Senator Portman. Of course. Whutta dick. HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #1
Same here Cirque du So-What Apr 2013 #3
Yet even on DU we still have people telling us... Bjorn Against Apr 2013 #2
I think this says all that needs to be said for the direction this country is headed on guns AndyA Apr 2013 #4
90% of Americans want this 90-percent Apr 2013 #5
I agree with you. Moostache Apr 2013 #18
We have to have to have a public shaming. LiberalLovinLug Apr 2013 #6
Are there any who's approval has gone up? Archae Apr 2013 #7
Interesting thought. Like to know myself. efhmc May 2013 #24
OMG I just hope to hell New Hampshire tartan2 Apr 2013 #8
Yes, the CRAZIES "elected" them... nt caledesi Apr 2013 #14
And Brewinblue Apr 2013 #9
To make a case post the approval numbers for EVERY senator... Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #10
well Rubio's was already falling florida08 Apr 2013 #11
Good one Earl! nt caledesi Apr 2013 #12
Glad to See Ayotte Getting Pummeled. She Hitched Her Wagon to the Wrong Star(s) dballance Apr 2013 #13
Down with the NRA!!!! Fuck 'em all!! Initech Apr 2013 #15
Pleasantly surprised. AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #16
*kissy*kissy*kissy* Ooooh, Ooooh, NRA, we wuv you!!!!!!!!! TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #17
HUGE k&r for this! cyberswede Apr 2013 #19
Gotta wonder why those dingleberries are smilin', eh? nt MADem May 2013 #20
I wish I could share this... ExPatLeftist May 2013 #21
People have short term memories. avebury May 2013 #22
Timeless gussmith May 2013 #23
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