DaveC
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A ban on semi automatic and automatic weapons
you want every single legal firearm in america is to be a bolt-action, lever-action, or pump-action?
no legal semi-automatic trigger mechanisms at all?
A ban on semi automatic and automatic weapons
you want every single legal firearm in america is to be a bolt-action, lever-action, or pump-action?
no legal semi-automatic trigger mechanisms at all?
This might just be my understanding of the situation, but I've never thought that the majority of those who want "common sense gun control" genuinely believe it would act as some sort of panacea to gun violence in America. It's just that when tragedies like this happen over and over again ad nauseum, you kinda expect at least some attempt at rectifying the situation rather than accepting it as the new normal, whether it be a ban on certain assault weapons, limiting magazine capacity of some firearms, etc. Even if all these proposed "common sense gun legislation" bills were to pass, and even if they barely seemed to curb the level of gun violence at all initially, that kind of action would at least help to change (or atleast reshape) the general narrative that these rampant acts of gun violence are simply a natural, passively-accepted part of the kind of society we've cultivated.The whole "common sense gun control" will sort all this out argument is nothing but political posturing. It's just as much as a lie as when the GOP says that the solution is good guys with guns.
This might just be my understanding of the situation, but I've never thought that the majority of those who want "common sense gun control" genuinely believe it would act as some sort of panacea to gun violence in America. It's just that when tragedies like this happen over and over again ad nauseum, you kinda expect at least some attempt at rectifying the situation rather than accepting it as the new normal, whether it be a ban on certain assault weapons, limiting magazine capacity of some firearms, etc. Even if all these proposed "common sense gun legislation" bills were to pass, and even if they barely seemed to curb the level of gun violence at all initially, that kind of action would at least help to change (or atleast reshape) the general narrative that these rampant acts of gun violence are simply a natural, passively-accepted part of the kind of society we've cultivated.
But to your point, I genuinely do find the "common sense gun control" politicking quite a bit more reasonable than lamenting the armament of every man, woman and child.* [emoji14]
*apologies for the snark lol
you want every single legal firearm in america is to be a bolt-action, lever-action, or pump-action?
no legal semi-automatic trigger mechanisms at all?
I'd actually prefer all guns banned, but I'm willing to settle.
I'm willing to have some wiggle room as smart gun technology improves, but very little.you want every single legal firearm in america is to be a bolt-action, lever-action, or pump-action?
no legal semi-automatic trigger mechanisms at all?
Hunting and home protection are about the only purposes for guns I see, and none of that should involve high capacity weaponry. Rifles are about the extent of what I'm ok with.
Hunting and home protection are about the only purposes for guns I see, and none of that should involve high capacity weaponry. Rifles are about the extent of what I'm ok with.
Gunnut: the 2nd amendment doesn’t guarantee my right to hunt. It guarantees my right to protection; protection from a tyrannical government, terrorist attack, or a zombie apocalypse. Who are you to say high capacity weapons aren’t necessary for any of those events?
We’ve read that argument in here, and they’re right if that’s how we define these rights. That’s why I believe there has to be a focus on how the constitution grants these rights to regulated groups, not individuals.
But, the constitution is the only way to fix it.
And the SCOTUS is likely to be refreshed again in Trump's/Pence's presidency, correct?
Find a terrorist incident of any kind that wasn't a bomb that managed double digits. It probably doesn't exist.
Nice, France truck attack?
Oh so only the UK, well so the London bridge truck & stabbing only killed 8 and injured 48 so its not double digits, so therefore all is well.In some alternate history those kingdoms united.
Oh so only the UK, well so the London bridge truck & stabbing only killed 8 and injured 48 so its not double digits, so therefore all is well.
Not calling you out, just making the point that there are ways to commit mass murder that terrorists are currently employing that no form of legislation unfortunately will prevent.
I agree about gun control, just that your original statement that in the UK mass murder doesn't happen without a bomb or guns was a little too simplistic.
Obviously if these folks have no access to guns it makes it more difficult to commit these acts of terror, but they can find other means, and the vehicle into a crowd method is becoming far too prevalent nowadays, and can cause mass casualties.
We’ve read that argument in here, and they’re right if that’s how we define these rights. That’s why I believe there has to be a focus on how the constitution grants these rights to regulated groups, not individuals.
Sigh.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/three-killed-shooter-dead-attack-california-school-local-182238179.html
My reaction to this news should not be a simple "sigh". And yet...