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12-22-2012 07:58 PM |
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Originally Posted by Blinker_Fluid
(Post 4854643)
I'd imagine with the right resolve we could do wonderful things. A bunch of farmers managed to do it over 200 years ago to one of the most powerful armies in the world.
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That "bunch of farmers" weren't fighting a government that had the ability to wipe out entire populations with the press of a button.
Military technology has come a long way. You're deluding yourself if you believe that your gun is going to protect you from the government.
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Originally Posted by Blinker_Fluid
(Post 4854643)
You keep using that word... "Reasonable" Is it the gun that is scaring you?
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Haha. No, guns don't scare me. Nothing scares me. However, I would argue that it is in fact fear that makes you cling to your guns.
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Originally Posted by Blinker_Fluid
(Post 4854643)
I might ask if there is so much excitement over guns why are the other causes ignored?
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You guys seem to be thinking that it's all-or-nothing, when that's not the case at all.
Guns certainly have their place in society. What many of the posters to this thread seem to be saying is that there is simply a need for stricter controls over access to high powered weapons, as in every other first world country where such controls have demonstrably and indisputably worked.
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Originally Posted by Blinker_Fluid
(Post 4854643)
it's the nanny state busy-body folks that want to take all that away.
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Not that it bothers me because I'm a married, catholic father of two, but what is your stance on gay marriage?
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Originally Posted by m.a.l.'s pa
(Post 4855233)
Messed up aspect of U.S. culture.
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Let me say this: None of my opinions come from any anti-American sentiment. I'm not anti-American in any way, shape or form. I have family there. I believe your country is the greatest in the world. Many of the world's most talented people live there. Much of my favourite music comes from there, as do many of my favourite movies and TV shows. My car has an American engine in it. I use an American Linux distribution.
Whenever I meet an American, I feel an instant bond with them, as if we are old friends. I have a lot of respect for you and your country. We have a lot in common.
There's just this fly in the ointment. It's saddening.
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