Gun Control & RKBA

NYC_SKP

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10. Be that as it may, I can't condone a variant of the war on drugs to reduce violence.

Fri Jul 4, 2014, 03:23 PM

Jul 2014

Education education education. And we need to change the culture incrementally, including but not limited to boycotting games and movies that glorify gunplay.

We need to enlighten our communities with kindness and information, not with authoritarian dictates.

And punish the abusers, for a long time.

And, get guns out of the hands of those who abuse them, but NOT by taking them away from everyone.

(not that you personally are suggesting any of this)

Sadly, too often attempts to discuss rational ways to reduce crime and violence with guns, our suggestions are met with this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12626916

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Why guns scare me. [View all] davidthegnome Jul 2014 OP

There is a good cave. It's called most of the rest of the world. Starboard Tack Jul 2014 #1

Thank you davidthegnome Jul 2014 #6

Guns are in every single other part of the world. NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #7

They exist, but they are rarely objects of adoration like they are in the US Starboard Tack Jul 2014 #9

Be that as it may, I can't condone a variant of the war on drugs to reduce violence. NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #10

I agree, a variant of the war on drugs is not the answer. Starboard Tack Jul 2014 #14

was he carrying one legally? gejohnston Jul 2014 #2

From my limited understanding... davidthegnome Jul 2014 #4

a badge heavy rent a cop gejohnston Jul 2014 #5

Sounds like you did the right thing. I support the Second... Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #3

I cannot make a judgement sarisataka Jul 2014 #8

I would have called the cops and told them I felt I was being threatened Lurks Often Jul 2014 #11

Were the police called? blueridge3210 Jul 2014 #12

From reading your post Jenoch Jul 2014 #13