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Gun Control & RKBA

SteveW

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20. I don't think that has much bearing on the behavior of the thug...

Reply to Lefty48197 (Reply #8)

Fri Feb 10, 2012, 06:09 PM

Feb 2012

Most persons convicted of homicide in this country have extensive felony records. They are not particular about where the guns come from, just like most people who obtain illegal substances are not particular as to where the substance comes from. Unless they are connoisseurs.

Prohibition is an ornately-dressed priest, eyes cast rapturously heavenward, and trailing an odor most peculiar.

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Now Rahm calls for a statewide registry for all handguns in Illinois [View all] DonP Feb 2012 OP

So... Basically he is saying: "We can't fight actual crime or actual criminals" Glassunion Feb 2012 #1

I was shocked to read that more than 1/2 of guns used in Chicago crimes were from outstate areas. Lefty48197 Feb 2012 #8

Here is the problem Glassunion Feb 2012 #9

Really? You are implying direct sales. PavePusher Feb 2012 #13

I don't think that has much bearing on the behavior of the thug... SteveW Feb 2012 #20

Since there are exactly zero gun stores in Chicago, I'd guess they all came from out of the city DonP Feb 2012 #22

...but we can impose restrictions on the law-abiding -- and get a fee, too! nt SteveW Feb 2012 #19

LOL he just won't give up will he... virginia mountainman Feb 2012 #2

Well, it's not like it's his own money anyway DonP Feb 2012 #4

idiot Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #3

you took the word right out of my mouth and I don't use that word lightly and I will add Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #14

Sorry to the Obama camp but marsis Feb 2012 #5

This is getting raked over the coals at HuffPo and the Chicago Trib: friendly_iconoclast Feb 2012 #6

He's going for broke. Clames Feb 2012 #7

he he he... krispos42 Feb 2012 #10

That and if you don't pay your government Glassunion Feb 2012 #11

And thus can't own a gun! krispos42 Feb 2012 #16

statewide to cure his cities problem.....hummm.... ileus Feb 2012 #12

To the Greatest PAge jpak Feb 2012 #15

"To the Greatest Page." Simo 1939_1940 Feb 2012 #17

Good to see we agree. TheWraith Feb 2012 #18

To the greatest Pennsylvania-ge? I don't get it. nt SteveW Feb 2012 #21

start at state level then take the dog and pony show nationally... ileus Feb 2012 #23

Whoa. You mean guns will be as closely regulated as cars??? Doctor_J Feb 2012 #24

Wow! That would be great! DonP Feb 2012 #25

+ 1000000000 cleanhippie Feb 2012 #26

Nice Job!! CokeMachine Feb 2012 #31

what a gorgeous rant. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2012 #33

I didn't write this, but wish I had shadowrider Feb 2012 #27

The horror! Don't you realize that handguns are WAY more important than cars? DanTex Feb 2012 #28

Post removed Post removed Feb 2012 #29

Actually, I was talking to Doctor_J, if that's who you mean. DanTex Feb 2012 #30

GUNS ARE TOOLS! TOOLS I TELL YOU! ellisonz Feb 2012 #32

You were correct right up until you inserted the sarcasm tag. ManiacJoe Feb 2012 #34