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sfwriter

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4. It doesn't. Let's ban them.

Reply to onecaliberal (Original post)

Fri Mar 2, 2018, 12:28 PM

Mar 2018

Over my lifetime, I've watched the NRA become a manufacturers lobbying association and push product on the market, sow fear, and reduce regulation. I've watched these sorts of mass shootings become bloodier. For most of that, I was pro 2nd amendment. After Sandy Hook, I was out. I only wish I had destroyed my firearms (inherited) rather than sold them.

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How does their right to own a war weapon outweigh my right to live? [View all] onecaliberal Mar 2018 OP

I don't believe that it does, however Sherman A1 Mar 2018 #1

many threats here is wash state as well.. samnsara Mar 2018 #2

You need to understand that the odds of personally falling Victim are very low Calculating Mar 2018 #3

seatbelts speed limits food regulation... sfwriter Mar 2018 #7

You need to understand you're simply not addressing the question. LanternWaste Mar 2018 #10

It doesn't. Let's ban them. sfwriter Mar 2018 #4

We definitely need a ban. Look at how other countries have solved the problem. onecaliberal Mar 2018 #6

I like Canada's solution. sfwriter Mar 2018 #8

Im good with that. I dont think you need an AR15 or any similar gun for hunting. onecaliberal Mar 2018 #9

Your Screenname Says Liberal ProfessorGAC Mar 2018 #5