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In reply to the discussion: What's wrong with gun-"control"? [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,591 posts)59. I think this cultural change will never happen
And to specifically address what you said in #50 "...utility of violence as a primary solution to conflict." I don't see anyone but sociopaths who believe that violence is a "primary solution to conflict."
People in this country and others have been deprived of certain freedoms and they will continue to struggle as they are able to further their freedom and liberty. Many many people are giving and kind and will go out their way to help another. It is only when people are limited, threatened and oppressed that they resort to violence.
I agree that laws won't change culture. This is why I feel they are counterproductive.
Firearms have many uses but a large percentage of current owners would as necessary use their guns in self-defense and would resist their removal. I believe this issue alienates people from ever participating with, supporting and voting for our candidates.
There is much to do in solving today's problems. Government help and support are needed but none of that happens when division keeps our candidates from being elected.
I'm not say all gun laws must be abandoned. As I mentioned, UBCs would be a good idea. I do believe that continuing to work for AWB will cost elections.
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If you don't support a federal ban on asssault weapons you should be a republican
bowens43
Dec 2016
#1
And it would help if certain Democratic politicians, Joe Manchin comes to mind,
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#58
If you can't rebut this info., you're saying that you have to be a moron to be a Democrat.
pablo_marmol
Jan 2017
#34
California is out-of-step with Oregon and Washington, and is hurting Democrats nationally.
pablo_marmol
Jan 2017
#35
You do realize that AR-15's and whatnot are common and legal in Canada and Europe, yes?
benEzra
Jan 2017
#69
That's true, but the semi-auto is more efficient at that process making it more effective,
SlimJimmy
Jan 2017
#38
My general definition of a semi-auto is a weapon that automatically loads the next round.
SlimJimmy
Jan 2017
#72
Look up the Diamondback DB9 (9mm) and tell what's not very concealable about it.
SlimJimmy
Jan 2017
#76