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Take guns away/deny from good citizens. ileus Aug 2015 #1
"Take guns away"? No, that is unrealistic and not the solution Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #12
A) background checks! Fix the database discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2015 #2
I'll go with a). Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #3
Smart guns. krispos42 Aug 2015 #4
Smarter guns sarisataka Aug 2015 #7
After calling 911 and reporting the location. krispos42 Aug 2015 #9
Un-invent guns? blueridge3210 Aug 2015 #5
Actively prosecute the illegal sales. ManiacJoe Aug 2015 #6
I'll go with D) Kang Colby Aug 2015 #8
The most efficient way would be to make gun possession in public illegal Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #10
Why not just aggravate the sentence of any crime committed with a gun? People who aren't Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #11
Unless what they are doing becomes a crime Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #13
"it could be argued that convicted felons who carry guns responsibly are not criminals" Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #14
So the right to defend oneself with a gun excludes millions of Americans Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #20
First you grouse that law-aiding people are carrying. Now you're grousing convicted criminals aren't Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #21
First I was "carping", now I am "grousing" Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #79
I would say that you are neither fish nor fowl, or possably both? n/t oneshooter Aug 2015 #83
Ah, forget thee not the good red meat! n/t Big_Mike Aug 2015 #100
We have the constitution because Snobblevitch Aug 2015 #75
What "right to defend oneself with a gun" are you referring to? cheapdate Sep 2015 #127
How well does that work out gejohnston Aug 2015 #15
How well does what work out? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #17
Chicago gejohnston Aug 2015 #22
They are obviously not doing it right. Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #26
It has been under single party rule gejohnston Aug 2015 #28
It is already illegal for criminals to carry in public hack89 Aug 2015 #16
I don't think you get my point Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #18
Once you prove this is a true statement then we can talk hack89 Aug 2015 #19
I have no idea, but I'm sure it is many Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #23
The bigger concern would be criminal gang activity hack89 Aug 2015 #24
+100 840high Aug 2015 #76
are you saying that one should get the gejohnston Aug 2015 #25
I do not support the death penalty. Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #29
wrong gejohnston Aug 2015 #31
You seem determined to defend Zimmerman Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #41
Facts, evidence, reason, honesty, consistency, gejohnston Aug 2015 #77
You still don't get where I'm coming from Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #78
Zimmerman is nothing like OJ gejohnston Aug 2015 #82
You must be kidding. Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #84
Can you make a rational argument gejohnston Aug 2015 #85
"left of center independent thinker" Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #86
I said nothing about that gejohnston Aug 2015 #87
Did you miss the part where I said the verdict was correct? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #91
The air marshal who trained him gejohnston Aug 2015 #93
Going with a smear. Stay classy! NT pablo_marmol Aug 2015 #99
rest assured, gejohnston Aug 2015 #97
"I have no idea, but I'm sure it is many" Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #34
How many do you think it is? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #42
You made the original claim, so the onus is on *you* to back it up friendly_iconoclast Aug 2015 #44
No claim, I just stated the obvious Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #47
A claim to have "stated the obvious' is mere Colonism: friendly_iconoclast Aug 2015 #48
I am more interested in why the existence of a statistically miniscule number branford Aug 2015 #49
Sorry to disappoint you Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #54
"Scared people carry guns" Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #56
I claim no such thing. They exist and, if they carry, they may be scared too. Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #59
"they may be scared too" Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #66
You're kidding right? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #68
I live within sight of a million + acre national forest. Bear country... Marengo Aug 2015 #94
Sure they exist Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #115
How can you be curious if you'e already judged them to be scared? Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #116
Why do you call it judging? Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #117
There's also fires, personal injuries, natural disasters, etc. but I doubt you Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #120
No, but I'd think someone carrying a fire extinguisher around may have a problem Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #122
Do you think ascribing emotions to people that they aren't feeling Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #123
You give me reasons why people carry guns Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #124
I also give you reasons why people buy homeowners insurance. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #129
I say silly things? Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #135
"How does an AR-15 fit in a purse?" < silly thing said by you Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #136
Inspired by you, though Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #137
I think it's safe to say you have pretty well nicked the scourge of women carrying Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #138
Who knows what... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2015 #139
LOL Thank you Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #142
Because 'judge' is the the root of 'prejudiced'- and you *are* prejudiced friendly_iconoclast Sep 2015 #121
Nonsense. I do not proclaim them all afraid. Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #125
"Most just want minor things like registration and accountability." beevul Aug 2015 #61
I don't know who you mean by "you guys" Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #64
You guys" in this case... beevul Aug 2015 #65
What did you say that I disagree with? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #69
"Liberals don't carry guns" ??? branford Aug 2015 #62
You should be aware... beevul Aug 2015 #63
Well now, that explains a lot. Thanks. NT pablo_marmol Aug 2015 #98
I think you misunderstood my post. Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #67
"Windows has been updated about 9 times in 20 years and it is still far from perfect." Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #70
I wouldn't call it "constant flux" Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #71
"a society and not living in fear of each other." Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #72
"Do you think the rest of us are stupid, or that we live in a repressive society?" beevul Aug 2015 #73
Your interlocutor seems to have suddenly lost interest in your conversation friendly_iconoclast Aug 2015 #80
Yeah...its funny how that works. N/t beevul Aug 2015 #81
The "rest of the world" eh?... Marengo Aug 2015 #95
Its sure to include places like Japan... beevul Aug 2015 #96
"liberals don't carry guns" beergood Sep 2015 #113
Excellent piece. Starboard Tack Sep 2015 #114
I should know better than respond to you by now, but........ pablo_marmol Sep 2015 #118
We actually have hard data on that, and the vast majority of murders benEzra Aug 2015 #107
That prior arrest record and race data is vigorously denied by many... Eleanors38 Sep 2015 #112
Smart Guns. deathrind Aug 2015 #27
I've been suggesting that for years Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #30
"yet they trust their gun. Maybe it's a hi-tech/lo-tech thing." Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #33
Thanks for making my point. Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #43
Yes, you proved we prefer reliability over phobia driven fantasies. Golly but you're clever. Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #55
You want a reliable killing tool Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #57
"there are no stats to show that people sometimes get killed with their own guns" Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #58
Oh boy! Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #60
You can give up if you wish but if you're certain RFID devices are so awesome Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #88
OMG I am so glad I don't live in a world where those questions need to be asked Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #89
There's no violent crime in your world or do the police always arrive in time? Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #90
Why would the police arrive if there is no crime? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #92
How often do people have issues with smartphones? branford Aug 2015 #35
You are right... deathrind Aug 2015 #36
Sigh... Kang Colby Aug 2015 #37
You really didn't address my points, branford Aug 2015 #39
"(W)e will just continue down the path we have been on for decades..." Lower crime rates? friendly_iconoclast Aug 2015 #45
F) Disarm the police SamKnause Aug 2015 #32
Wrong question. beevul Aug 2015 #38
That's what I was thinking --- but my answer would be "D" to that question. (other) pablo_marmol Aug 2015 #40
Good correction Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #46
I'm glad you don't advocate it, but how is it the "obvious" solution? branford Aug 2015 #50
I think you said it all Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #52
Thats a big statement... beevul Aug 2015 #74
"the disarmament policies of the crown" and "plastic silverware" LOL Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #104
Why do you ask questions to which everyone knows the answers... beevul Aug 2015 #106
"Not easy in a country where half the population still lives in the 19th century." pablo_marmol Aug 2015 #103
Where is the smear marmol? Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #105
LOL! Try to be a little more disingenuous....and good luck! NT pablo_marmol Aug 2015 #108
There was no smear intended Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #110
Thanks. beevul Aug 2015 #53
Decriminalize everything tularetom Aug 2015 #51
I would propose this: virginia mountainman Aug 2015 #101
Basically my thinking with post #40....... pablo_marmol Aug 2015 #102
Something just occurred to me discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2015 #109
Shameless self-kick for this novel idea! n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2015 #111
Sure as hell aint rocket surgery. pablo_marmol Sep 2015 #119
Especially those dangerous drug possession criminals. randys1 Sep 2015 #126
IMHO... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2015 #131
Yeah, i was being sarcastic randys1 Sep 2015 #140
thanks, I kind of got that discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2015 #141
Find the deepest trench in the Pacific Ocean... Binkie The Clown Sep 2015 #128
If you want to collect all those guns... Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2015 #130
So you'd ignore the Second Amendment TeddyR Sep 2015 #133
Both A and B, with mandatory open carry it caring it in public. The Reason. LiberalArkie Sep 2015 #132
going back to the Wright Rossi study, gejohnston Sep 2015 #134
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