Yes, I think if the laws are changed, the only logical way to accomplish gun control will be to have those who are not permitted to own handguns would be to turn them in.So you admit they intend to confiscate guns?
Sadly this is true. Of course, even most children in the third grade will understand that the purpose of a car is transportation.Its obvious that most of the gun huggers would ever understand the true purpose of cars vs. handguns.
I agree; some in here are so blind when it comes to weapons, all they can focus on is keeping their precious handguns. Every other rational thought is secondary.Sadly this is true. Of course, even most children in the third grade will understand that the purpose of a car is transportation.
That Congressman from Pennsylvania, John Murtha, went into a government hospital for allegedly routine gall bladder surgery and they nicked his small intestine and he died of infection. [Is this true???] [And is this what is in store for us with nationalized health care]Great link showing how statistically low the rate of firearm death is. Doctor’s kill more people than guns.
Lets say this correctly:I agree; some in here are so blind when it comes to weapons, all they can focus on is keeping their precious handguns. Every other rational thought is secondary.
b/c the only thing driving banning firearms is emotion. If it actually worked then countries like the UK would have had the violent crime rate drastically drop after their ban, not go up. History shows time and again the follies of banning firearms.I agree; some in here are so blind when it comes to their liberal ideology, all they can focus on is keeping their precious feelings from being hurt. Every other rational thought is secondary.
If you are so against a citizens right to defend themselves, I presume you are now living in a country like Great Brittan or Cuba.Yes, I think if the laws are changed, the only logical way to accomplish gun control will be to have those who are not permitted to own handguns would be to turn them in.
While I don’t own any weapons and as such it has no impact on me, I’m nonetheless in favor of allowing citizens to own and use non-automatic rifles, shotguns, muskets, etc. But I will continue to support the elimination of handguns in this country.
And the purpose of a gun is defense. So obviously you oppose the right of humans to defend themselves.Sadly this is true. Of course, even most children in the third grade will understand that the purpose of a car is transportation.
So I fail to see why you’d support thee limination of han dguns rather than support the toughening up of punishmnents for cromes commited with handguns… or rifles, shotguns muskets, baseball bats, knives… and so on… surely that would do far more to create a safer society than taking away my handgun?Yes, I think if the laws are changed, the only logical way to accomplish gun control will be to have those who are not permitted to own handguns would be to turn them in.
While I don’t own any weapons and as such it has no impact on me, I’m nonetheless in favor of allowing citizens to own and use non-automatic rifles, shotguns, muskets, etc. But I will continue to support the elimination of handguns in this country.
However, criminals will find their illicit activities to be much safer if law abiding citizens are disarmed.So I fail to see why you’d support thee limination of han dguns rather than support the toughening up of punishmnents for cromes commited with handguns… or rifles, shotguns muskets, baseball bats, knives… and so on… surely that would do far more to create a safer society than taking away my handgun?
No. Thats not what I said. Re-read the entire post.And the purpose of a gun is defense. So obviously you oppose the right of humans to defend themselves.
No. Read my profile and all the information you’ll need is there.If you are so against a citizens right to defend themselves, I presume you are now living in a country like Great Brittan or Cuba.
I think it goes hand-in-hand that should handguns be eliminated the laws regarding illegal ownership ought to be increased as well. If your caught and convicted you should go to jail just like a common criminal.So I fail to see why you’d support thee limination of han dguns rather than support the toughening up of punishmnents for cromes commited with handguns… or rifles, shotguns muskets, baseball bats, knives… and so on… surely that would do far more to create a safer society than taking away my handgun?
At the moment you are not insisting that the government confiscate less efficient weapons like muskets. However you oppose human beings right to defend themselves with efficient means.No. Thats not what I said. Re-read the entire post.
Why don’t we add a couple more so you don’t give the other posters the wrong idea: Rifles (non-automatic), shotguns. That way your post is a little more truthful.At the moment you are not insisting that the government confiscate less efficient weapons like muskets. However you oppose human beings right to defend themselves with efficient means.
Let’s be honest: shotguns are great for home defense in an open floorplan, but the minute you start going down always and into bedrooms it can be more of a hinderence than helpful. In what home defense situation do you have time to line someone up through the scope of a rifle?Why don’t we add a couple more so you don’t give the other posters the wrong idea: Rifles (non-automatic), shotguns. That way your post is a little more truthful.
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want to be in front of a shotgun or in the scope of a high powered rifle. I think they are pretty efficient.
Mr. Gamewell, (Perhaps Mr. sidbrown, as well) You are straining my efforts to remain charitable. Concerning sidbrowns statistics, those with an axe to grind include inner-city youthful gangsters in these numbers to create a false impression of incident numbers related to children, that is, anyone under 21. Concerning your (gamewell’s) totalitarian impulse to jail American citizens like common criminals, your radical politics seems tinged with malice.I think it goes hand-in-hand that should handguns be eliminated the laws regarding illegal ownership ought to be increased as well. If your caught and convicted you should go to jail just like a common criminal.
Lycorth;First, there is no such thing as an “assault weapon”.
Second, the relaxation of gun laws and the increase in legal support for concealed carry and open carry of firearms hasn’t resulted in an epidemic of shootings in America.
Third, the so-called “children” who die of gun violence are mostly ghetto punks and assorted gangbangers who believe in criminal violence and have no moral compasses. The sins of the gang world cannot be used to justify disarming civilized human beings.
It’s an accurate definition. If you can’t defend a supposed right, how can you claim to have it? What a nation of weaklings modern liberalism has caused in those who trust to someone else to protect them.
I love how people twist Christ’s words to advocate pacifism.
Prior to this, in Matthew 26:52, Jesus tells Peter to put his sword back in its sheath. Not to throw it away, just to put it back, because if Peter chose to live by the sword and defend Jesus there, he’d die by it at the hands of the militarily superior Romans. In no way does this teach or imply that it’s wrong to own weapons for self-defense.
I can pull Scriptures out of thin air, too: in Luke 22:36 we read Jesus saying: He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. It’s not for no good reason that private interpretation of the Scriptures is forbidden, especially when the vast majority of the time, Christ was giving instructions applicable to certain people at a certain juncture of history that has already long past. What is applicable to us now is taught to us through the official pronouncements of the Church, as God intended.
If God wanted us pacifistic, He’d have taught us to be thus, through the Church. No such teaching exists. The gun control issue can be argued from many viewpoints, but not religiously. There is no prohibition against owning weapons for self-defense according to Catholic Tradition.
WOW! Powerful statement.**I love how people twist Christ’s words to advocate pacifism.
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How about tea?Mr. I wish you both well but be advised that I would not enjoy having a beer with either of you. God made man free, you would have it otherwise.
Yes it would be very disturbing for me to have to sit down with someone with loaded weapons as he is imbibing alchoholic beverages. Especially if he knows that the person facing him is a strict gun control advocate. I recommend that you imbibe your alcoholic beverages with someone else, perhaps a friend with a loaded assault weapon.I wish you both well but be advised that I would not enjoy having a beer with either of you. .