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In reply to the discussion: The case against an assault weapons ban [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)11. This would be a serious proposal.
Not that it would particularly help; see my post "The future of armed self-defense?" http://www.democraticunderground.com/117295365
But it's at least a serious proposal. Please note that none of these politicians that supposedly care so much about "never again" aren't saying this. they're flogging the idea of banning certain combinations of secondary features like folding/telescoping stocks and bayonet lugs and rifle-grenade launching attachments and gun-mounted flare launchers and flash suppressors.
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So you are not arguing against a new AWB, your arguing for one that is greatly expanded.
jmg257
Dec 2012
#1
And you'd probably get that in a few years if there was a comprehensive ban on...
Kaleva
Dec 2012
#27
Many people who don't vote would come off the fence to vote against the gun culture
MightyMopar
Dec 2012
#28
What do you think fair market value on all those would be if they were illegal to possess?
jmg257
Dec 2012
#16
While I dislike the rhetoric, your points hold merit enough to warrant further study.
Decoy of Fenris
Dec 2012
#29
I'm now into the school of thought that says reclassify all semi-automatics to be covered under the
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#24
:) If only others did too. Thing is, we need every rational mind now on this
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#34
The last time we tried to legislate social safety quickly, we got the Patriot Act.
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#40
Correct. Its a conundrum. Until you remember 20 dead 1st graders and their families.
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#49
...and the fact that the laws of their state required them to be essentially defenseless....
PavePusher
Dec 2012
#50
Ah, I see. The answer then in your eyes is for 1st graders to be defensive.
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#53