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Gun Control & RKBA

DanTex

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19. So you think the US government is like a criminal gang?

Reply to Callisto32 (Reply #14)

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 09:27 AM

Apr 2012

You don't see a difference between a stable, democratic society like the US, and say Somalia?

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Trayvon in Tulsa? [View all] DanTex Apr 2012 OP

Most of us rely on the police for "protection"? Common Sense Party Apr 2012 #1

Yes, most people rely on the police for protection. DanTex Apr 2012 #4

I think both are wrong gejohnston Apr 2012 #7

Imagine a criminal gang DID rule the day... Callisto32 Apr 2012 #14

So you think the US government is like a criminal gang? DanTex Apr 2012 #19

Well, we could just opt for a POLICE STATE where only the police can legally possess guns... LAGC Apr 2012 #15

The state already has a monopoly on violence. DanTex Apr 2012 #18

Do they now? LAGC Apr 2012 #36

"I imagine that would make the streets quite a bit safer, but at what cost?" Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #24

the UK also gejohnston Apr 2012 #28

Exactly! Proves my point Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #29

rules my ass gejohnston Apr 2012 #32

Why did UK have even less crime, including violent crime, before any gun laws? Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #34

gangsters are sociopaths gejohnston Apr 2012 #38

Big difference being access and rules of the game. Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #39

partly correct gejohnston Apr 2012 #40

yeah, except that just isn't true iverglas Apr 2012 #43

if you want to go there then gejohnston Apr 2012 #44

I didn't go there iverglas Apr 2012 #45

I've also noticed that people in Europe are a lot shorter than Americans... DanTex Apr 2012 #46

So you are saying it is the deterrant of getting caught? Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #25

You really think so little of your neighbors? Glaug-Eldare Apr 2012 #37

While I am certain... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #2

I doubt anyone envisions that a sidearm will protect one.... PavePusher Apr 2012 #3

Not so, 96% of population walk around in public everyday without need for a gun. They do fine. Hoyt Apr 2012 #5

96% of the population drive in cars without having car accidents, too. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #26

Speaking of statistics... DanTex Apr 2012 #6

Cite for your "evidence-based argument", please. Thanks. n/t PavePusher Apr 2012 #8

Again: do you have an evidence-based argument that carrying a gun makes you safer? DanTex Apr 2012 #9

Hemenway? Please. beevul Apr 2012 #10

You're missing the point. DanTex Apr 2012 #11

Question... sarisataka Apr 2012 #12

This discussion started with me asking a very specific question. DanTex Apr 2012 #16

on the other hand gejohnston Apr 2012 #21

A well stated reply sarisataka Apr 2012 #23

Thanks! Hey, look everyone! Civil discourse in the gungeon! DanTex Apr 2012 #30

By people with opposing views sarisataka Apr 2012 #31

No, i'm really not. beevul Apr 2012 #13

OK, I'll put you down for "no evidence". DanTex Apr 2012 #17

You just don't know when to quit. beevul Apr 2012 #20

Still no evidence. DanTex Apr 2012 #22

I'm willing to risk it. No insurance-policy is cost-free. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #27

LOL. beevul Apr 2012 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Simo 1939_1940 Apr 2012 #35

Here you go. PavePusher Apr 2012 #41

Umm... not quite. DanTex Apr 2012 #42

I fail to see how it encourages vigilantism gejohnston Apr 2012 #47