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ORIGINAL: Politesub53

Raptor, yes but there is a difference between history and living in the past. Modern weapons need to be looked at differently due to the damage they do.

Lovmuffin......Thank you, I have never suggested a complete ban though, just a ban on assault type rifles.

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ORIGINAL: Raptorsc

I can agree to the increase in destructive capabilities of modern firearms over what was around back in those days. but as a rabid gun owner myself I still feel the tool is not to be blamed for the occurance. Responsibility still needs to fall on the failings of the individual and their support structure.

I think gun owners need to elevate their level of responsbilities. I also think more mandatory training needs to be had before a person can be licenced for gun ownership. I see no issues haveing backround checks run and either participating in mandatory firearm training classes on some type of yearly basis. It's not the "bushmaster" rife that killed all those poor children, its the failure of the mother who left the firearms in a place where her mentaly distrought child had access. If i remember correctly the child had a history of mental issues. a responsible mother properly trained "should" have had her firearms locked away like the rest of us responsible gun owners do with our children unable to have access.

However, Living in Gary, indiana like i do, I can probably walk onto any highschool property in my immediate area and walk out of their with a illegal firearm. In most urban environments guns are pritty easy to come by.

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Come on, Chi - show the lads your tits for Christmas. Ding-dong!

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*blinks* I suppose you think Canadians are just like Americans too? Have you actually spent any time abroad... not travelling or visiting but actually living there?

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Insular does not match the facts but that did not stop you from saying it.
On any number of different measures, yes it does. In fact your post is seeming like a perfect example of it.

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ORIGINAL: kdsub

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*blinks* I suppose you think Canadians are just like Americans too? Have you actually spent any time abroad... not travelling or visiting but actually living there?

Behind a rifle yes

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

One more thing, if the there is a ban on assault weapons they better ban my sister's corn bread, which is more dangerous than any gun

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I think gun owners need to elevate their level of responsbilities. I also think more mandatory training needs to be had before a person can be licenced for gun ownership. I see no issues haveing backround checks run and either participating in mandatory firearm training classes on some type of yearly basis. It's not the "bushmaster" rife that killed all those poor children, its the failure of the mother who left the firearms in a place where her mentaly distrought child had access. If i remember correctly the child had a history of mental issues. a responsible mother properly trained "should" have had her firearms locked away like the rest of us responsible gun owners do with our children unable to have access.

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ORIGINAL: tazzygirl

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I think gun owners need to elevate their level of responsbilities. I also think more mandatory training needs to be had before a person can be licenced for gun ownership. I see no issues haveing backround checks run and either participating in mandatory firearm training classes on some type of yearly basis. It's not the "bushmaster" rife that killed all those poor children, its the failure of the mother who left the firearms in a place where her mentaly distrought child had access. If i remember correctly the child had a history of mental issues. a responsible mother properly trained "should" have had her firearms locked away like the rest of us responsible gun owners do with our children unable to have access.

Nice to see someone is finally getting it.

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ORIGINAL: kdsub
Behind a rifle yes

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ORIGINAL: BamaD
the other side of that question is as valid how many non-Americans have actually lived here, I ask only to help evaluate their sugesstions

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The bottom line goes something like this. If you are trying to debate then what you want to do is shut down alternate viewpoints so you can "win".

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ORIGINAL: BamaD

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ORIGINAL: kdsub

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*blinks* I suppose you think Canadians are just like Americans too? Have you actually spent any time abroad... not travelling or visiting but actually living there?

Behind a rifle yes

the other side of that question is as valid how many non-Americans have actually lived here, I ask only to help evaluate their sugesstions

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ORIGINAL: BamaD
the other side of that question is as valid how many non-Americans have actually lived here, I ask only to help evaluate their sugesstions

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ORIGINAL: SimplyMichael

Modern reporting sucks.