Gun Control & RKBA

Nuclear Unicorn

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133. The odds of you being killed by a drunk driver are about the same.

Reply to LonePirate (Reply #9)

Thu Apr 14, 2016, 10:24 AM

Apr 2016

Ergo reimposing Prohibition with a life sentence for possessing alcohol will keep you safe.

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Can we stop with useless ideas about gun-control? [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 OP

I've seen people run through red lights. dogman Jan 2016 #1

Having a speed limits makes driving safer discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #3

A speed limit may or may not make driving safer, it is a factor though. dogman Jan 2016 #5

Registration is meaningless discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #8

Seems simple. dogman Jan 2016 #12

An auto registration allows the police... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #27

The U.S. Constitution is a piece of paper. lastlib Jan 2016 #14

As far as paper is concerned... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #31

Like replace the 2A with a ban and confiscate amendment and mandatory life sentences for possession? LonePirate Jan 2016 #2

Wouldn't it be easier to... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #4

For me, liberty is going to the grocery store without being shot and killed. LonePirate Jan 2016 #9

The chances of you being shot and killed while going to the store are so statistically small, GGJohn Jan 2016 #10

That's right safeinOhio Jan 2016 #13

I have dozens of firearms for self defense? GGJohn Jan 2016 #15

I must safeinOhio Jan 2016 #16

I have numerous times said that the vast majority of my firearm collection are GGJohn Jan 2016 #20

Not much liberty to be had if you're dead, is the exact reason we fight for the 2A. ileus Jan 2016 #35

re: "Not much liberty to be had if you're dead." discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #125

The odds of you being killed by a drunk driver are about the same. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #133

You're funny, delusional, but funny. GGJohn Jan 2016 #6

I'm sure Clinton or Sanders will be sure to campaign on that platform this election... branford Jan 2016 #7

Please don't threaten civil wars here on DU. stone space Jan 2016 #11

Please don't start your bullshit here again, GGJohn Jan 2016 #17

There is no need for war. (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #18

There is no need for lying either. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #21

Stop erecting slanderous strawmen. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #22

Reference was to a civil war. stone space Jan 2016 #23

A reference isn't a threat. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #24

If somebody is going to start a civil war, they... stone space Jan 2016 #25

Please feel free to start confiscations any time now DonP Jan 2016 #28

What's with the tough guy act? stone space Jan 2016 #30

Yup, back you your old tricks huh. GGJohn Jan 2016 #33

No I just don't think much of whiny and pompous "Keyboard Kommandos" DonP Jan 2016 #50

Why would a mathematician be going door to door looking for guns? stone space Jan 2016 #53

So you want somebody else to do all the dirty work, pretty much what we'd expect DonP Jan 2016 #54

I'm a mathematician. I don't collect guns. You aren't making any sense here at all. stone space Jan 2016 #55

"I'm a mathematician." GGJohn Jan 2016 #56

Then why do you want me to do somebody else's job? stone space Jan 2016 #57

Pure comedy gold. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #58

Why do you consider work "dirty"? stone space Jan 2016 #59

LOL, afraid? GGJohn Jan 2016 #60

Gotta luv... Puha Ekapi Jan 2016 #100

Ummm, because they aren't smart enough to do anything else? DonP Jan 2016 #61

Putting mathematicians in charge of law enforcement is a useless idea. stone space Jan 2016 #93

So now you're saying that someone else said what you said I said? GGJohn Jan 2016 #95

Wow!! That is some seriously twisted stuff you got back right there. DonP Jan 2016 #97

Putting university professors in charge of law enforcement is not a useful idea. stone space Jan 2016 #98

Repealing the... Puha Ekapi Jan 2016 #101

I'd support repeal. (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #103

Let me ask you a question Puha Ekapi Jan 2016 #109

Tell me... tortoise1956 Apr 2016 #129

Pretty typical behavior... Puha Ekapi Apr 2016 #132

Absolutely agree, utterly unqualified for any serious responsibility DonP Jan 2016 #104

Why do you feel the need to make personal insults? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #105

Statements of simple proven facts are not "insults" DonP Jan 2016 #107

Not interested in subjecting myself to your abuse. stone space Jan 2016 #108

Buh bye! Miss you lots DonP Jan 2016 #112

he is back on another vacation Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #117

Now that's funny! Who did he piss off this time? DonP Jan 2016 #120

his poll and attack at me Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #121

That might be a new record for him DonP Jan 2016 #122

yep, surprised me. Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #123

OMFG beevul Apr 2016 #126

Many monitors and keyboards have... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #127

Back to your old same self eh stone? eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #29

only if they lose n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #32

Depends on the justification, really. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #37

We are talking about Domestic Terrorists here. (NT) stone space Jan 2016 #38

Ummm, no, we're not. GGJohn Jan 2016 #40

Um...okay. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #42

You would have supported the Crown? Marengo Jan 2016 #115

No question mark necessary there. N/T beevul Jan 2016 #118

Depends on which side you personally want to win. beevul Apr 2016 #130

"If somebody is going to start a civil war, they should have all of their guns confiscated" beergood Apr 2016 #139

One of the earliest recorded responses discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #140

Well, now we know which side of Concord Bridge "Stony" would stand on. DonP Apr 2016 #141

remember, he is a perfessserr Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #46

A proooofesser in his own mind. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #47

That this person claims to be an educator is a rather disturbing... Marengo Jan 2016 #114

Well, good job that it's in mathematics, I guess. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #116

It's an even worse thing to promote...which is what your idea would do. ileus Jan 2016 #36

Why should Domestic Terrorists not be disarmed? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #39

And you wonder why you're constantly on a time out, here and there. GGJohn Jan 2016 #41

just a matter of time Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #48

Someone should start a, well, never mind, someone will inevitably alert on it. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #49

Your are suggesting Branford was threatening civil war? Marengo Jan 2016 #113

It would make a difference, all right. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #19

How to repeal the 2nd, or any other amendment is all laid out for you DonP Jan 2016 #26

We may also call a Constitutional Convention. branford Jan 2016 #34

That ranks up there with leaving keys for a federal building gejohnston Jan 2016 #44

I know that's "technically" possible but it's never been tried that I could find. DonP Jan 2016 #51

Starting a constitutional convention is a trip down the rabbit hole. branford Jan 2016 #62

Agreed, they talk a good game but ... DonP Jan 2016 #63

re: "a trip down the rabbit hole" discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #80

We need to know who has the guns first mwrguy Jan 2016 #85

and that my friend is why Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #87

And you wonder why gun control is a smoking wreck in this country? GGJohn Jan 2016 #89

I've been ignoring the NRA's useless ideas for a long time. lastlib Jan 2016 #43

Okay discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #45

Enforce the laws we have now with 840high Jan 2016 #52

If only that would happen. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #65

It was suggested above that university professors be put in charge of law enforcement. stone space Jan 2016 #64

Could you either link to the post you refer to or... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #66

It's not my idea. It comes from one of the gunners here. stone space Jan 2016 #67

The idea keeps coming up? GGJohn Jan 2016 #70

It has before, and it will again. stone space Jan 2016 #72

Then provide a link, GGJohn Jan 2016 #73

What is the idea Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #82

I'd be happy to but ask who? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #74

Well, he says it's my idea, but for the life of me, GGJohn Jan 2016 #75

You are being disengenuous if you claim to not be able to read this short thread. stone space Jan 2016 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Jan 2016 #79

You brought it up discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #83

I didn't bring it up. stone space Jan 2016 #86

Your post #64 brought it up to me discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #88

How did you get to #68 without passing thru #28? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Jan 2016 #94

Why are you asking about #68? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #96

Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #92

can you specify and who keeps bringing this up? Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #81

How about a link to this claim? eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #68

It's your idea. Asking for a link is disengenuous. stone space Jan 2016 #69

My idea? GGJohn Jan 2016 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Jan 2016 #77

well then, you should be able to link to Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #84

If Nancy Lanza knew mainstreetonce Jan 2016 #78

And if I win tonight's powerball I promise to send you some discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #90

Where did all the posts go? stone space Jan 2016 #99

Maybe the same place as your answer to my post #96 discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #110

a little off topic beergood Apr 2016 #128

Just to clarify... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #131

What's useless is the way gun zealots snort at all ideas for gun control Warpy Jan 2016 #102

Sorry, that's not going to happen DonP Jan 2016 #106

For the time being... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #111

Sure you are. beevul Jan 2016 #119

Just so you know... discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2016 #124

All rampage killers are dead-enders. They continue until killed, wounded or commit suicide. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #134

The warm feeling they get from knowing... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #135

If law enforcement were a magic panacea it could interdict the rampage killers before they act. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #136

I didn't say it was a practical idea discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #137

"big brother can 'round 'em all up" beergood Apr 2016 #138

Other Amendments are no problem sarisataka Apr 2016 #142