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In reply to the discussion: Proposal: two guns groups: "Gun Policy" and "Gun Enthusiasts". [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)142. I'm glad you did
I don't think I said you didn't. I paid attention in all of my classes too, plus I have the experience that understand You don't put any thought in your rants. When you said "you knew murder is wrong".
"universal" is contrary to the idea of "cultural,"
Not if it is found in all known cultures. Murder is a crime in all cultures. Murder is also a legal concept. What is murder in one culture, may not be murder in another. Obviously that does not mean all individuals within that culture does.
"intellectual inquiry" and "deep thought" are redundant, and I won't even begin to unpack what you mean by "civil values" in such a context. I also paid attention in my political philosophy courses.
Not really redundant. There is a difference, a shade of difference but still a difference.
Civil values are secular values shared by a society, which are not always laws and are sometimes expressed by customs.
I'm glad you paid attention in your political philosophy courses as well. That only means you listened to the lectures and did your work.
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Its actually a part of the anti-gun enthusist culture of perjorative language.
aikoaiko
Jun 2012
#12
The Washington Monument is a phallic symbol. Skyscrapers are phallic symbols. Guns are NOT.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2012
#68
You see no sexism in your attitude? and while it may be legitmate topic of conversation somewhere on
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#23
indeed, It is an injustice to both sexes and I have to wonder if he is being intentionally obtuse.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#59
Most women aren't into all the hi-cap mags, expanding loads, stopping power, and such.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#18
My apologies, I guess you are into Hi-cap mags and that other gun toting nonsense.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#25
I own many standard-capacity magazines and I've never carried a gun outside in my life.
Glaug-Eldare
Jun 2012
#32
top shots. love the show. absolutely women who are into gun for sport. target shooting.
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#40
ist it funny. i dont like guns. i dont watch tv. except when hubby turns on stewart and colbert
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#55
i know. he was the arrogant jerk thru out the show and then at the end did that.
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#75
Clearly, if you are plotting out an algorithm for possible scenarios where you shoot someone.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#107
Scenarios are actually the best way to discuss and illustrate legal and tactical issues associated
ProgressiveProfessor
Jun 2012
#114
Takes lot of thought picking out the right lethal weapon, load, etc., to tuck away before venturing
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#108
And what situation do you expect to arise that puts you in a defensive role where a gun is the only
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#109
Well if you are going to post about your caliber, bore size, stopping power, etc. . . . . . .
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#111
Some people look at it from bullet size, others look at the "hole" for some perverted reason.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#139
you weren't and you know it but, its OK. we are used to the snide comments.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#89
Arms enthusiasts have plenty of forums outside of DU to discuss technical issues, recreation, etc.
slackmaster
Jun 2012
#14
agreed. and I would add that term gun porn is also offensive and sexist and goes a long way to
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#24
I think one ought to be able to discuss the gun safety programs provided by the NRA
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#51
How would discussing the pros and cons on renewing the AWB in a "safe haven" work?
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#64
And we're all waiting for you to post your fortnightly whine about the Gungeon in Meta again
DonP
Jun 2012
#118
Your role as "DU spokesperson for victims of gun violence" was *entirely* self-appointed.
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2012
#132
I'm not the one arguing words dramatically transubstantiated their meaning. n/t
ellisonz
Jun 2012
#146
The supposed "right to privacy" is based on interpretation of the Ninth Amendment.
ellisonz
Jun 2012
#159
"self aggrandizing, whiny grad student type who thinks he's a coffee house hero"
ellisonz
Jun 2012
#125
I like this as well.....particularly your point re. standards of behavior
Simo 1939_1940
Jun 2012
#88
standards of behavior are subject to a jury...how do you propose that higher standard take effect?
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#90
by higher standard...basically ... a Safe Haven? I still don't understand why that same standard
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#100
I am thinking that this could work...may need to add another host. It could be done but, I am not
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#103
I think it is asking too much of Krispos if we go this route but, if he is OK with it
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#101
As long as I can talk about Gun Policy in the Gun enthusiasts group, I'm cool with it.
Atypical Liberal
Jun 2012
#130