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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: NRA To Announce "Meaningful Contributions" [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)29. Everywhere that I've seen that particular stupid assed argument, my reply
has been:
So, instead of the principle packing as well, how about just taking those weapons out of the equation all together? Why is the answer to arm others? Which is really better? Have both persons armed, or have both persons disarmed? Furthermore, what is your answer going to be when one principal, now "armed" as per your desire accidentally leaves their arm where a student gets a hold of it and kills class mates? In 2009-2010 there were 98,817 registered public schools (not even counting the private). That's relying on 98,817 persons to be your idyllic responsible gun owner. What will your answer be when an angry parent attacks a principal, takes the gun and uses it on the principal or others? Will you THEN be willing to ban these machines that are only good for killing?
I've reached my breaking point of accepting 250 year old constitutional doctrine on this issue. We're not talking muskets on a homestead anymore. If you want your 2nd amendment, as written, and as intended, then move out of my city, or any city in civilization. Carve yourself out a chunk of homestead.. and then you can have your cherished fucking musket."
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Because the best way to stop them is to MOCK what they're about to say before they say it.
TrollBuster9090
Dec 2012
#18
Are they going to contribute to ban and regulate guns? Nothing else is "meaningful" coming from the
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2012
#6
No, I'm pretty sure they're going to suggest a "voluntary ban" by the gun manufacturers,
TrollBuster9090
Dec 2012
#17
I know. They're changing their name to the National Cake Raffle Association. Their mission will be
valerief
Dec 2012
#7
Of course, one of the stereotypes we have to fight against is that the average gun 'patriot'
TrollBuster9090
Dec 2012
#19
Yay! & Stop with the Soc Sec numbers! Just issue every person a gun at birth!! Problem solved! nt
patrice
Dec 2012
#13
"Meaningful contributions." Yeah, probably figures they didn't spend enough in the
calimary
Dec 2012
#11
What's the opposite of K&R, oh, I got it . . . FUCK!!! 'em for strangling *O*U*R* FREEDOM!!
patrice
Dec 2012
#12
I'm half expecting that to be their response, just can't see them giving much ground
Flabbergasted
Dec 2012
#15
I'm pretty sure that's not what they're going to say. This is what they're going to say:
TrollBuster9090
Dec 2012
#16