"Assualt" weapons

[Cody Aragon]

Do you believe they should keep the ban on "Assualt" weapons?

 

[Chin]

Do you believe they should keep the ban on "Assualt" weapons?

No. Opposed.

 

[Cody Aragon]

As do i. I believe the only reason they want to ban weapons like the AR-15 or SKS is because they "look scary". I see no viable reason to ban them.

 

[Chin]

First they take your guns. Then they take your voice.

It's all downhill from there.

 

[Think for myself]

As a liberal, a hunter, and an owner of an SKS I am conflicted. I trust myself with a gun like that. I don't know if I trust everyone. They are cheap, reliable, and very powerful. I say stricter enforcement of our current laws.

 

[Chin]

TFM,

I have to ask you to back up. Because your post seems to be a classic liberal flaw, IMO. You're saying, I trust myself, but everyone else can't be as smart as I and must be controlled by the government. Therefore, I am willing to forego my freedom to protect myself and others from the stupid people.

 

[vyo476]

I used to be in favor of banning assault weapons but the discussion in the thread I started on Gun Rights has convinced me otherwise. So long as there is a decent licensing program and decent enforcement of the laws yeah...I can get behind people wanting to keep their large caliber arms.

 

[Think for myself]

TFM,

I have to ask you to back up. Because your post seems to be a classic liberal flaw, IMO. You're saying, I trust myself, but everyone else can't be as smart as I and must be controlled by the government. Therefore, I am willing to forego my freedom to protect myself and others from the stupid people.

No problem Here is the deal. I was not always liberal. I grew up hunting and fishing. From 12 years old on I had guns. I certainly have seen what bullets can do on impact, as a buck and duck or two can testify. I realize the dangers of guns, and the consequences of pulling a trigger. Now, would I defend my home? Certainly. I also do not have a problem waiting two weeks for a new gun for the government to ensure that I can legally own one. Now, if the current laws were followed properly, then the VT shooter would not have gotten his hands on a gun. Enforce the laws we have, no additional ones.

 

[Chin]

I used to be in favor of banning assault weapons but the discussion in the thread I started on Gun Rights has convinced me otherwise. So long as there is a decent licensing program and decent enforcement of the laws yeah...I can get behind people wanting to keep their large caliber arms.

You got it. There is a reason that it's the 2nd ammend. Becuase it is vital to ensuring the rights provided in the 1st.

Imagine someone saying to you..."Bloggers incited a mob to voilence against a Mosque. We have tracked this and this is not an isolated incident. Therefore, freedom of speech on the internet is a danger to the public at large and it will be restricted."

 

[Chin]

No problem Here is the deal. I was not always liberal. I grew up hunting and fishing. From 12 years old on I had guns. I certainly have seen what bullets can do on impact, as a buck and duck or two can testify. I realize the dangers of guns, and the consequences of pulling a trigger. Now, would I defend my home? Certainly. I also do not have a problem waiting two weeks for a new gun for the government to ensure that I can legally own one. Now, if the current laws were followed properly, then the VT shooter would not have gotten his hands on a gun. Enforce the laws we have, no additional ones.

OK, that makes sense. You and I seem to be on the same page in that a more critical and restrictive eye should be directed at owners, not weapons.

 

[Think for myself]

OK, that makes sense. You and I seem to be on the same page in that a more critical and restrictive eye should be directed at owners, not weapons.

Absolutely. This bleeding heart knows that guns don't pull their own triggers.

 

[Cody Aragon]

the VT shooter would not have gotten his hands on a gun.

Yes he would have. It ay have been a bit harder and illegaly, but he would have gotten ahold of a gun reguardless.

 

[vyo476]

Yes he would have. It ay have been a bit harder and illegaly, but he would have gotten ahold of a gun reguardless.

People who are crazy enough will find a way. Insanity is the mother of innovation. Well, step-mom, anyway.

 

[Chin]

And as many have pointed out. If that brave teacher had been allowed to carry, the body count may have been as low as 2, including crazy boy.

 

[Think for myself]

Yes he would have. It ay have been a bit harder and illegaly, but he would have gotten ahold of a gun reguardless.

You are correct. I should have stated he would not have been able to legally acquire a weapon.