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Gun Control & RKBA

jeepnstein

(2,631 posts)

20. That's how being Free works.

Reply to TheCowsCameHome (Reply #6)

Tue May 8, 2012, 10:10 AM

May 2012

We have rights in this country that go far and beyond what many places could even imagine. And for the most part the system works beautifully. Of course this really bothers some people who think they need to control everyone's every waking moment, and even control when and with whom they sleep. I prefer freedom.

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Growing numbers of women are arming themselves [View all] hack89 May 2012 OP

A year wait for a CHL? That is ridiculous. oneshooter May 2012 #1

. Go Vols May 2012 #36

Thank goodness crime rates are dropping. TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #2

So violent criminals are not a concern? hack89 May 2012 #9

I thought we were becoming less violent....(your stats) TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #11

They are still out there. Crime is not zero. hack89 May 2012 #13

Maybe it's the empowered women and citizens that are sending a message to the criminals. Remmah2 May 2012 #30

our nation desperately racing to third world status bowens43 May 2012 #3

Why? oneshooter May 2012 #4

You do understand that American violent crime rates and gun deaths are at a 50 low hack89 May 2012 #5

Then why the need for all the weapons? TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #6

Completely irrelevant hack89 May 2012 #7

So, no answer to the question? TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #10

"Because" is a perfectly acceptable answer when it comes to civil liberties. hack89 May 2012 #12

In the words of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Glaug-Eldare May 2012 #27

Nice evasion TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #28

There is no link. There is no correlation between increased gun ownership and violent crime hack89 May 2012 #32

Sometimes, gejohnston May 2012 #16

It's all about people deciding for themselves what they need and want to own and do slackmaster May 2012 #8

The U.S. does not have a Department of Needs. GreenStormCloud May 2012 #18

That's how being Free works. jeepnstein May 2012 #20

How do you suggest people equip themselves for self defense? PavePusher May 2012 #15

Great confusion and frequent accidents... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2012 #19

Bubble-wrap for everyone. n/t PavePusher May 2012 #23

I was wondering about that ileus May 2012 #25

Machiavelli: discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2012 #29

The people in the article are legally obtaining firearms. Remmah2 May 2012 #31

Rude impolite baser gunner toterettes... ileus May 2012 #14

Or just, as one poster put it"lay back and enjoy it". oneshooter May 2012 #17

The IL State Police have a whole list of ideas, such as vomiting on yourself Glaug-Eldare May 2012 #22

Wonder what DC recommends ? ileus May 2012 #24

Show 'em your property tax bill and you'll both vomit. DonP May 2012 #26

"Relax and take it." PavePusher May 2012 #34

DC public official says gejohnston May 2012 #35

That is a good thing. GreenStormCloud May 2012 #21

it's nice to see the ladies embracing freedom and security. ileus May 2012 #33