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In reply to the discussion: Young woman who was shot in head at Lealman church dies [View all]Atypical Liberal
(5,412 posts)128. See this thread
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1172&pid=17226
"No, it's a life taking device. Nothing safe about it.
You can fool yourself into thinking it's a safety device, but you aren't fooling anyone else."
Thank you for revisiting your position and agreeing that firearms can also save lives.
It's a shame you believe that only highly trained professionals are able to or should be able to save lives outside of the home, but at least we have made some progress in this conversation in your realization that firearms can and do save lives.
"No, it's a life taking device. Nothing safe about it.
You can fool yourself into thinking it's a safety device, but you aren't fooling anyone else."
Thank you for revisiting your position and agreeing that firearms can also save lives.
It's a shame you believe that only highly trained professionals are able to or should be able to save lives outside of the home, but at least we have made some progress in this conversation in your realization that firearms can and do save lives.
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I tend to think of a pistol as a tool for fighting your way to your rifle, but w/e
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2012
#73
That poster consistently called all law-abiding gun owners out as potential criminals.
Atypical Liberal
Feb 2012
#89
I'm not familiar with current "procedures", having been here for the last 30+ years
Starboard Tack
Feb 2012
#63
Would you care to explain why Britain has a lower homicide rate despite having a gang problem? n/t
ellisonz
Feb 2012
#45
I'm honest too. If you die during the commission of a violent crime, I'm not really concerned about
Atypical Liberal
Feb 2012
#90
May she rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends.
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2012
#8