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In reply to the discussion: What Do British People Think About the U.K.’s Gun Restrictions? [View all]Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)42. Beyond your snark, the relevant issue is whether or not
Britain's gun policies had an impact on that country's crime rate. You concede that they did not, since that rate was low to begin with. Wonder of wonders.
I contend that the gun bans had much to do with a rising labor movement, and the fear of leftist movements. You are content to say guns were kept from lower, potentially criminal classes by the bourgeoisie who were deemed "entitled." Don't be so coy. You built the whole car, but left off the final coat of paint.
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SecularMotion
May 2014
OP
Where in the SOP does it say you have to comment on stories? Posting an article often....
Logical
May 2014
#3
Actually, I majored in both English and US history. That's why I say baloney.
Starboard Tack
May 2014
#47
Very good. Because it got the idea from England, same as it got the language.
Starboard Tack
May 2014
#52