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In reply to the discussion: If the Democrats pass and Obama signs a new AWB would you still support Dems? [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)45. obviously you don't know
First, sports are not weapons. They kill people, but almost all deaths are not intentional, they are accidental. Almost everything is dangerous if not used correctly. Do you also have a problem with food and lawn mowers?
that strengthened my argument, they are more dangerous even though they are not designed to be weapons. Your original argument was about your definition of need.
Second, I can't hide a sports car in my pants when I go to a movie theatre.
can't a rifle either
Third, there are already stricter laws against sports cars than guns. You probably already know about being able to carry guns into bars in certain states. Of course, how would anyone even know in all states.
You obviously don't know anything about current gun laws. A car dealer won't go to federal prison for poor inventory control. I can legally buy a car in any state and drive it home. If I buy a gun in Arizona, both the seller and I committed a federal crime.
Fourth, sports cars are expensive. Assault weapons are cheaper and easier to get from any gun show.
First sentence is true, second sentence is not.
Fifth, cars are more dangerous than something else is a terrible argument. If they're both dangerous then we should look at ways to make them BOTH safer.
I thought we were talking about need. You don't need a sports car or ATV.Edit history
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If the Democrats pass and Obama signs a new AWB would you still support Dems? [View all]
morningfog
Dec 2012
OP
Obviously "no citizens" is everyone but the military - not necessarily the police.
Dawgs
Dec 2012
#43
The military has always been different than citizens. You look it up if you don't believe me. n/t
Dawgs
Dec 2012
#76
I feel like having conversations with people who bother to educate themselves about definitions.
iiibbb
Dec 2012
#91
LOL! So, instead of giving me a reason, you pretend that I don't know what I'm talking about.
Dawgs
Dec 2012
#92
Todd Akin probably thought he won the rape debates... "women's bodies shut that thing down"
iiibbb
Dec 2012
#96
What's the point of discussing something with someone who doesn't think definitions matter?
iiibbb
Dec 2012
#100
Sorry, but you didn'y "win" anything, unless it was the "most ignorant reply so far" award
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#165
Why not include getting rid of guns that can kill 30 people in less than a minute?
Dawgs
Dec 2012
#21
Amazing how I not one person will explain why they "need" an assault weapon (my definition of one).
Dawgs
Dec 2012
#94
You say I say fuck it", but you essentally tell us "fuck you"... and the stalemate continues.
iiibbb
Dec 2012
#51
If there were a practical law, that would end some of these nightmare shootings...
iiibbb
Dec 2012
#50
Bigotted; Gun owners are not a "race" whether (s)he thinks we're knuckle dragging Neadertals or not
iiibbb
Dec 2012
#119
yes, correct and therefore DOWNRIGHT BIGOTED STATEMENT/ no borders to that comment and it would
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#120
I may be against the ban Diane Feinstein has proposed as too vague and intrusive...
bobclark86
Dec 2012
#11
4 million NRA members many of which approve of reasonable gun laws among 250 million voters.
julian09
Dec 2012
#32
given that the FSU was peer reviewed and given an award from his professional society
gejohnston
Dec 2012
#77
Wow, that sure is a lot of effort to support a faulty argument from authority.
Darque Wing
Dec 2012
#82
Florida State is a joke among criminologists? Yeah, about that....
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2013
#161
Do you *really* think "I'm like the only person in the world suggesting a full ban...
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2013
#185
You are also demonstrably careless- I'm not the one insinuating you're a sock puppet
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2013
#188
Yes. Really. Go ahead and try repeal. Recruit, fund raise, form action committees,
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#210
Perhaps that "rigidity" is closer to home. Most Americans support the Second...
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#213
Glad to hear that you've taken Constitutional Law, and know about Article V.
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2013
#149
Have and will again. They'll need all the help they can get for being stupid.
Eleanors38
Dec 2012
#33
1) Yes. 2) Still yes. 3) Yes. 4) I don't have a "line in the sand" on this single topic
petronius
Dec 2012
#53
It's Lugar, and he got the boot for not being batshit insane enough for the teabaggers.
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2013
#151
I thought you had put this group on Ignore. Why the change? I notice you have not replied to anyone
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#113
There is a difference between 1911 metalurgy and you still not getting the term "magazine" correct.
iiibbb
Jan 2013
#181
Not every Democrat is a good person, as you might have noticed with this one
blue burro
Dec 2012
#138
I will not support any politician who advocates for restrictions on my 2nd Amendment rights.
Llewlladdwr
Dec 2012
#145