Gun Control & RKBA

Starboard Tack

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33. Maybe they should give the job to Apple

Reply to gejohnston (Reply #30)

Sat Dec 28, 2013, 06:52 PM

Dec 2013

It might take them a year. It's all about motivation.

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Ah geez, not this shit again... [View all] friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 OP

The Moms Demand Action group, now joined with Bloomberg and MAIG, are pretty crafty in their mission NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #1

*Officially* joined, that is- MDA always was Bloomberg's creature friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 #2

I see some serious problems with fingerprint technology for firearms. ... spin Dec 2013 #3

When seconds count, you try, and try, and try again....until you're dead. ileus Dec 2013 #10

want to see a run on firearms........ Duckhunter935 Dec 2013 #4

Growing pains. You'll be just fine. nt Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #5

The Democratic Party and Commonwealth won't be... friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 #6

No problem, just outlaw nail files and brass catchers, replacing a fire pin becomes a crime! NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #7

Don't forget outlawing revolvers and picking up your brass! friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 #8

Close the revolver loophole! DonP Dec 2013 #54

And the first time that it fails, and costs someone their life. oneshooter Dec 2013 #11

If you depend on a gun to save your life, then you already failed Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #12

you keep saying that carrying is more likely to cost you your life, Bazinga Dec 2013 #14

So the police should be the first to adopt this tech, yes? sir pball Dec 2013 #15

Absolutely! Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #18

If it were known by everyone that cops Jenoch Dec 2013 #21

Down of course. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #25

actually, it has more to do with US gejohnston Dec 2013 #31

I think you are wrong about which way crime would go, at least in the urban areas. Jenoch Dec 2013 #36

I said nothing about disarming cops. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #40

You sure do seem to contradict yourself with this post. Jenoch Dec 2013 #43

Let me clarify, for there is no contradiction. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #45

Cops are away from their squad and their department headquarters Jenoch Dec 2013 #49

That's when they should make a rational choice Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #64

If department policy is changed Jenoch Dec 2013 #66

And if their rational choice is not your rational choice? Straw Man Dec 2013 #84

Well considered decisions. Straw Man Dec 2013 #85

So police having guns is a contributing factor to gang warfare? hack89 Dec 2013 #37

As they are an armed gang themselves, what do you think Hack? Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #38

I think it is an incredibly stupid idea hack89 Dec 2013 #39

Gangs are all about territory gejohnston Dec 2013 #44

Right. It's not about territory Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #46

drug sales, not "this is my turf" gejohnston Dec 2013 #51

Blighty. Straw Man Dec 2013 #58

Fair's fair, and thank you sir pball Dec 2013 #23

Do you take the same attitude with other technology? bossy22 Dec 2013 #17

Untested? Why shouldn't it be tested? Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #19

or the mugger will do what warring Australian biker gangs do gejohnston Dec 2013 #22

Damn! I forgot that's why people carry guns. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #26

simply pointing out that muggers won't be using these guns gejohnston Dec 2013 #29

So you think the car manufacturers should regulate exhaust emission standards? Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #32

no, scientists who are experts in that area gejohnston Dec 2013 #34

Guns are the weapon of choice for both murder and suicide in the US Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #41

Sorry, emperical evidence says otherwise gejohnston Dec 2013 #42

That is factually incorrect bossy22 Dec 2013 #52

What exactly is factually incorrect? Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #53

Suicide? Straw Man Dec 2013 #56

But would it respond to your troubled teenager's fingerprint? Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #61

My troubled teenager ... Straw Man Dec 2013 #65

Got it! Explains your position perfectly! Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #69

Which part? Straw Man Dec 2013 #70

The part where it's all about you and screw everyone else and their kids. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #73

Sorry -- I can't find that part. Straw Man Dec 2013 #75

And my point is, they are welcome. It's not about them, but others who may find their guns Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #77

Around, around the mulberry bush ... Straw Man Dec 2013 #78

Around your mulberry bush. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #80

Perhaps you forgot ... Straw Man Dec 2013 #82

Heller say you have the right to own a handgun in your home hack89 Dec 2013 #59

Hey, if you want to eat your gun, be my guest, but... Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #68

Callous much? Straw Man Dec 2013 #71

Not me, that's for sure Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #74

Got it. Straw Man Dec 2013 #76

Tell that to someone who advocates for gun control. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #81

That's what I'm doing. Straw Man Dec 2013 #83

Bullshit. I'm not advocating for any particular legislation. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #88

So ... Straw Man Dec 2013 #94

'Safety' is the latest product of the euphemism treadmill friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 #90

Here is a quote from you: Jenoch Dec 2013 #86

No, and I stand by it. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #89

My point was to provide you with a quote which you asked for. Jenoch Dec 2013 #91

I asked for a quote that makes me an authoritarian, a hater or prejudiced against a group of people. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #93

The quote indicates you are a hater and are Jenoch Dec 2013 #95

I hate nobody. I hate ignorance and selfish behavior Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #99

Post 89 for judgemental gejohnston Dec 2013 #97

I am judging an attitude, a state of mind, not a group of people. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #100

I don't buy into the concept of "cool" gejohnston Dec 2013 #102

That's my point GE. All these guys who think it's "cool" are still in Jr. High Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #104

you missed my point gejohnston Dec 2013 #105

So, what are you saying? Because someone has a right to do something, he should exercise that right? Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #106

Yes if that is their choice, gejohnston Jan 2014 #107

So you think everyone should carry a gun because it is their right. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #108

not quite gejohnston Jan 2014 #109

Wow! You, apparently, respect any choice, regardless of it's value. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #110

not quite, gejohnston Jan 2014 #111

OK, so let's get the nuance down on the subject at hand Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #112

OK gejohnston Jan 2014 #113

Now you are starting to lose me Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #114

simple gejohnston Jan 2014 #115

I didn't mention not allowing carry. That is not my issue. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #116

It certainly isn't gejohnston Jan 2014 #117

You completely miss my point. Starboard Tack Jan 2014 #118

you didn't make a valid point gejohnston Jan 2014 #119

You are advocating for security theater as well as gun control... friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 #87

Boy, you guys are really scrambling for some traction on this one. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #92

Traction. Straw Man Dec 2013 #96

As I said and you continue to confirm, it's all about you Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #98

Absolutely wrong. Straw Man Dec 2013 #103

"Where do I suggest MANDATING an imperfect technology." friendly_iconoclast Dec 2013 #101

What technology will stop suicides? hack89 Dec 2013 #72

It should be tested bossy22 Dec 2013 #55

what a bunch of asshats... ileus Dec 2013 #9

That's right. Stay with that positive thinking. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #13

He is positive blueridge3210 Dec 2013 #16

This isn't about how firearms work Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #20

it is about how firearms works gejohnston Dec 2013 #24

As we move from Australia to Germany Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #28

Well, we are not the only country in the world gejohnston Dec 2013 #30

Maybe they should give the job to Apple Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #33

an open source Android or Linux devoloper gejohnston Dec 2013 #35

Right, but you get my point. Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #47

Yes I know, they share the same kernal gejohnston Dec 2013 #50

True. Only Apple product I use is an Iphone Starboard Tack Dec 2013 #63

Let's keep crapple away from anything of mine. ileus Dec 2013 #48

Apple? Straw Man Dec 2013 #57

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #27

Show me a police department that will... krispos42 Dec 2013 #60

exactly bossy22 Dec 2013 #62

I want the same reliably and dependability the cops get krispos42 Dec 2013 #67

If this were to work, it would be with an electron "gun." Eleanors38 Dec 2013 #79