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HALO141

(911 posts)
78. But then, of course, the whole debate is moot.
Tue Jul 24, 2012, 11:42 AM
Jul 2012

If no one is using guns for ill the no one will give a crap one way or the other who has them and when.

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With you. elleng Jul 2012 #1
Against you. Common Sense Party Jul 2012 #34
Nice way to put it . . . NOT. elleng Jul 2012 #35
smells like reincarnation to me. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #58
So are matches and lighters sarisataka Jul 2012 #2
How about this one? permatex Jul 2012 #3
Same problem. Loudly Jul 2012 #5
So tell us how to disarm the criminals hack89 Jul 2012 #22
"some" members don't want to disarm the criminals. Tejas Jul 2012 #31
Guns in the hands of the good guys ARE the solution to guns in the hands of the bad guys. GreenStormCloud Jul 2012 #23
Oh look permatex Jul 2012 #43
too bad those aren't OPs. Maybe they could rack up some Recs. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #57
An earlier contrary DU post shows that a law-abiding citizen may have saved the lives of himself and AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #4
Armed robbers. Loudly Jul 2012 #6
If you know, as you admit in post #5, that "One of the robbers has a gun," why would you post this? AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #8
Bring me the "bat only" robbery stopped by the concealed carry gun. Loudly Jul 2012 #10
Thank you sarisataka Jul 2012 #11
Just calling the pro gun folk out on their lame postings. Loudly Jul 2012 #12
And if someone posted a link to a story where someone used a gun to stop an assault rl6214 Jul 2012 #14
So what is your solution to the problem? spin Jul 2012 #15
It was during the AWB that I purchased my first "plastic rifle" rl6214 Jul 2012 #46
You verify my point. Thanks. (n/t) spin Jul 2012 #54
do you hear what I hear? Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #59
The Gungeon is a tough place for many members of our party to post in ... spin Jul 2012 #61
There IS no valid argument for banning all firearms. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2012 #63
I disagree ... spin Jul 2012 #65
Now if we could just rid ourselves Meiko Jul 2012 #17
Try supporting YOUR assertion!!!!! Spoonman Jul 2012 #25
I think Loudly has quietly left this thread. rl6214 Jul 2012 #47
I think weapons absolutely embolden criminals. Atypical Liberal Jul 2012 #51
Is it your stance Oneka Jul 2012 #33
If so wouldn't such a society be basically a police state? (n/t) spin Jul 2012 #60
Gun grabbers Oneka Jul 2012 #67
The term "gun grabbers" is somewhat offensive ... spin Jul 2012 #68
point taken. Oneka Jul 2012 #69
I always consider that when I am posting on DU it is a very liberal and progressive forum ... spin Jul 2012 #70
So you are a 'banner' sarisataka Jul 2012 #44
It'd be for the greater good of society....guns with ammo kill you know! ileus Jul 2012 #48
I believe the "Honorable" Mr. Deputy Mayor sarisataka Jul 2012 #49
TaliBanner: self-righteous, intolerant, convinced that their way is the only right and pure path Common Sense Party Jul 2012 #62
What are the points for this on your scale? CokeMachine Jul 2012 #73
one steaming cup of STF......... Tejas Jul 2012 #29
That's gonna leave a mark. Common Sense Party Jul 2012 #41
A gun also emboldened the stopping of the crime. Atypical Liberal Jul 2012 #50
Help me remember, folks.... burrfoot Jul 2012 #71
that is the consensus gejohnston Jul 2012 #72
They may not be the same person -- never mind I'm wrong --sorry!! nt CokeMachine Jul 2012 #74
Thanks! burrfoot Jul 2012 #75
Not until you provide a solution to disarm all criminals, everywhere. PavePusher Jul 2012 #42
But then, of course, the whole debate is moot. HALO141 Jul 2012 #78
It is a matter of belief sarisataka Jul 2012 #7
Or they believe that criminals who rely upon violence will allow them to telephone the police so AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #9
Well fuck. Marinedem Jul 2012 #13
Welcome to DU and the Gungeon. (n/t) spin Jul 2012 #16
Welcome to the group. ileus Jul 2012 #21
Thanks! Marinedem Jul 2012 #66
Welcome Marine.................Semper Fi oneshooter Jul 2012 #55
You say it's a resoundingly bad idea. What's the answer? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #18
You find a single anecdote and claim it justifies restricting people’s rights SkatmanRoth Jul 2012 #19
One anecdote = the need for sweeping, unconstitutional confiscations from law-abiding citizens. Common Sense Party Jul 2012 #32
And then they act shocked that the NRA has such clout 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #39
If someone incites others to riot 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #38
Why did a gun shoot up that party....bad bad gun. ileus Jul 2012 #20
He took a plea for Burglary a while back. jeepnstein Jul 2012 #24
Only government employees and criminals should have guns slackmaster Jul 2012 #26
That LEO's who shoot 7year olds shouldn't have guns? Tejas Jul 2012 #27
Hey, Shares.... Callisto32 Jul 2012 #28
"familiar" Tejas Jul 2012 #30
What's your public policy solution? Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #36
In his before life he was in negotiations with oneshooter Jul 2012 #56
What about chemical fertilizers and passenger planes? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #37
If the private possesion of every gun was banned.. MicaelS Jul 2012 #40
ZACTLY. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jul 2012 #64
Guns and drug abuse. Remmah2 Jul 2012 #45
big thumbs up! DrDan Jul 2012 #52
Agree. Don't let those who can't venture outside without gun or two strapped to their body deter you Hoyt Jul 2012 #53
NO cops should have guns. Tejas Jul 2012 #76
I have lots of trust in citizens doing the right thing. jeepnstein Jul 2012 #77
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