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In reply to the discussion: Compromising with gun owners is the ONLY feasible path to passing meaningful gun control [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)37. On the whole I agree. It's simply a thought experiment. Both sides are far too entrenched for any
compromise or consensus.
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PTWB
Dec 2021
OP
As I read the original op I thought about the difference between Responsible Gun
abqtommy
Dec 2021
#3
If it's irresponsible to carry a round in the chamber, why does law enforcement do so?
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#4
I disagree with most on this forum on this particular issue, and am not hesitant to explain why.
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#8
How is emphasizing the need for the 4 rules of gun safety against safety?
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#11
Given that, there would be no point in you attending such a class, given that they almost
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#13
The use of weapons in combat and the use of firearms in legal self defense have some overlap, but
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#19
I actually recommended that you *not* take firearms self defense lessons, if you'll recall.
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#42
Neither am I. War and legitimate self defense are two very different things.
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#46
There's a legitimate debate to be had, but labeling anyone "irresponsible" and "unsafe" because they
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#26
I actually have come up with what I (humbly) think would be a reasonable compromise.
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#21
Thank you, but I'm confident that they can and will. The moment "assault weapons" are mentioned,
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#27
On the whole I agree. It's simply a thought experiment. Both sides are far too entrenched for any
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#37
No gun control advocate would disagree with any of these. Gun humpers have already
Scrivener7
Dec 2021
#20
Gun control advocates certainly do disagree with the compromises listed at the end of the OP.
Dial H For Hero
Dec 2021
#22
LOL! Poor, poor gun humpers. Their rights are always being trampled, and we should offer them
Scrivener7
Dec 2021
#28
No, dear. You are using the disagreement in this thread to say, "See? They are terrible
Scrivener7
Dec 2021
#30