ukbob
Caf's Coolest Rag n Bone man
Ok, put your opinions about gun control in here and leave the Hartford Courant thread for the respect to those that died.
Not now, I used to, and you?Do you have any shooters, Bob?
NEWTOWN, CT—Following today’s mass shooting that left 20 young children dead at a Connecticut elementary school, numerous sources across the country reported that their government-protected right to own a portable device that propels small masses of metal through the air at lethal rates of speed is completely worth any such consequences. “It’s my God-given right and a founding principle of this country that I be able to own a [piece of metal that launches other smaller pieces of metal great distances, one after the other], and if a few deaths here and there is the price we have to pay for that freedom, then so be it,” said Lawrence Crane of nearby Danbury, CT, who is such a staunch advocate of the portable deadly-pellet-flinging apparatuses that he keeps multiple versions of such mechanisms in his home, often carries one with him, and is a member of a club whose sole purpose is to celebrate these assembled steel things and the small bits of metal they send flying. “Sure, it’s sad that a few kids died, but it’s far better than the tyranny that would result if the government came and took away all our [mechanical contraptions that make a lot of little pointy chunks of metal go through the air fast]. Can you even imagine what kind of horrible world that would be?” The man added that if the events that unfolded today led lawmakers to question his ability to possess any such items of steel and lead, authorities would have to “pry the [wholly inanimate mechanical object, nothing more, nothing less] from [his] dead hands.”
If there was ever a time for that star wars face palm picture it is now.Perhaps the deeper issue should be "male control" ... since the vast, vast majority of all murders using guns (and most other methods too) are committed by men.
Have you ever had to use a gun?I have a small pistol just in case. I only got it when we moved out of the city to a more open area and a big house. I lived downtown not far from some projects and didn't feel I needed anything...but here I know that response times would be longer.
I only really got it because every other nutter seems to have one. I'd happily turn it in if the laws were changed.
Yeh I couldn't quite believe that post just couldn't be bothered even replying to it.If there was ever a time for that star wars face palm picture it is now.
I always thought women should govern and not men but then you guys had MargaretPerhaps the deeper issue should be "male control" ... since the vast, vast majority of all murders using guns (and most other methods too) are committed by men.
Check the stats ... if you don't believe it's a gender issue.If there was ever a time for that star wars face palm picture it is now.
You really are a gigantic idiot.Perhaps the deeper issue should be "male control" ... since the vast, vast majority of all murders using guns (and most other methods too) are committed by men.
There is that many guns out there that it would probably take years, hell maybe even a couple of decades but if the process is never started then it will never stop happening.I think the big question is would gun control prevent the happenings of today? and how long would it take to enforce the control with so many people in America who have the "right to bear arms"
Why don't you try addressing the point? The vast, vast majority of murders - and of all acts of violence - are committed by men.You really are a gigantic idiot.
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Men are more violent than women that's a fact, the reason must be on our genes and because we advanced too fast but still an animal inside.Why don't you try addressing the point? The vast, vast majority of murders - and all acts of violence - are committed by men.
Perhaps you'd like to explain why this fact is idiotic.
I'll never forget the day my mom went apeshit when I gave the finger to someone who cut me off on the highway. "What if he had a gun?" Sobered me up.You certainly don't get involved in road rage or any shit like that in case the other fella is packing.
Nice try. Well actually, it wasn't because you are either an extremely poor wum, or you are just an idiot.Why don't you try addressing the point? The vast, vast majority of murders - and all acts of violence - are committed by men.
Perhaps you'd like to explain why this fact is idiotic.
See what I did there?Perhaps the deeper issue in the states should be "black/latino control" ... since the vast, vast majority of all murders using guns (and most other methods too) are committed by blacks/latinos.
If they made it law, many would. Not all, but many.I have a friend who I went with down to Bakersfield. He told me openly that he was 'packing. He believes it his right to carry a gun, he also has a permit to carry. I believe it will be nigh impossible for him and many many like him to give that up.
Does that not make you think gun control is the way forward?I'll never forget the day my mom went apeshit when I gave the finger to someone who cut me off on the highway. "What if he had a gun?" Sobered me up.
Very good points.Of course everyone is going to be against it in light of these horrific events.
This thing does happen in other countries (Like England) so gun control will not eradicate lunatics.
Interestingly, The country with the least strict gun laws, in fact they actually go out and arm all males aged between 22 and 32 with automatic guns and pistols is Switzerland.
A country with such a low rate of gun crime it does not even keep statistics. go figure.
I have said it before in here before the mob get going.
Solving societies ills is the only solution, not a quick fix, but anyone that thinks banning guns in the USA would instantly stop these tragedies is only slightly less misguided than the people who want to arm the teachers.
The regularity of men in their late teens and early 20s engaging in these psychotic acts, can't be wholly ignored though. Would this Adam Lanza have attempted some murder spree regardless eventually?You really are a gigantic idiot.
But then again, so is anyone who thinks it's normal to have a gun just sitting inside your car. It's not a tool, it's a weapon designed to kill.
You still haven't explained why the fact that I stated is - in your view - either not a fact or is idiotic.Nice try. Well actually, it wasn't because you are either an extremely poor wum, or you are just an idiot.
There needs to be no further discussion on this point.