Gun Control

[LeesGator]

I do believe we need tighter gun control laws, but I also believe we are losing morality in our society.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by MastaG8r

For those who believe tougher gun laws would've prevented the tragedy in Connecticut, here's food for thought. There was another mass attack on schoolkids in the news today:

since you felt the need to post this twice, i will answer twice:

You realize there's a difference between "injured" and "killed" right? So here's an obviously deranged buy who wanted to harm a lot of people. But because he didn't have a gun, he did far, far less damage.
I'm certainly not for taking everyone's guns. But you did make a pretty good case for gun control.

Read more: http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas...#ixzz2F3cZAnUn

[DaveFla]

Originally Posted by rivergator

since you felt the need to post this twice, i will answer twice:

You realize there's a difference between "injured" and "killed" right? So here's an obviously deranged buy who wanted to harm a lot of people. But because he didn't have a gun, he did far, far less damage.
I'm certainly not for taking everyone's guns. But you did make a pretty good case for gun control.

Read more: http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas...#ixzz2F3cZAnUn

You're splitting hairs...

[KelticGator]

Originally Posted by mocgator

How many gun shops?

If I pick a number out of thin air will you then tell me how the social conditions in Mexico translate and have any bearing on how the US operates?

Also, is this in relation to where these mexican guns come from? So should I include all the US gun stores in that total since that's where most of their guns come from?

[DaveFla]

For river...

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1970s/p/jonestown.htm

Feel better?

[wgbgator]

Here are some facts to contend with:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...united-states/

[Dreamliner]

Horrific as the psychic impact of mass-shootings is, don't mass-shootings comprise something like 1% of gun fatalities ?

[ArtVandelay]

Originally Posted by DaveFla

For river...

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1970s/p/jonestown.htm

Feel better?

I think we can take our chances with poisoned drinks, not to mention that it was self-inflicted.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by DaveFla

You're splitting hairs...

the difference between 22 injured and 28 killed is just splitting hairs????

[108]

common sense strictly enforced gun laws

-100% of all legal guns should require a background check, it is currently only 60%
-very strict rules to attempt to prevent those with mental illnesses or a history of violence to legally obtain a gun
-ban weapons and ammunition that are far and beyond what is necessary to protect oneself from another citizen or hunting animals

is that really too much to ask for?

[DaveFla]

Originally Posted by ArtVandelay

I think we can take our chances with poisoned drinks, not to mention that it was self-inflicted.

Yes... Those children were told that their Kool Aid had been spiked before drinking it...

[oaklandroadie]

If only we could pass enough laws and implement enough regulation, we could have a perfect society.

[DaveFla]

Originally Posted by rivergator

the difference between 22 injured and 28 killed is just splitting hairs????

Yes you are... While completely missing his point (on purpose, perhaps?).

[ArtVandelay]

i find it troubling that when events like this occur and people talk about taking away guns, everyone gets all up in arms (pun intended) Even if 1 life was saved today, isn't it worth it?

What is the reason that you don't want people to take away your right to have a gun outside of your home? Do you feel unsafe on a daily basis? It's a serious question. I would like to know.

[Dreamliner]

Originally Posted by 108

common sense strictly enforced gun laws

-100% of all legal guns should require a background check, it is currently only 60%
-very strict rules to attempt to prevent those with mental illnesses or a history of violence to legally obtain a gun
-ban weapons and ammunition that are far and beyond what is necessary to protect oneself from another citizen or hunting animals

is that really too much to ask for?

At least we could prevent the people who are decent enough to acquire guns legally from shooting up schoolhouses.

[MastaG8r]

Originally Posted by rivergator

since you felt the need to post this twice, i will answer twice:

You realize there's a difference between "injured" and "killed" right? So here's an obviously deranged buy who wanted to harm a lot of people. But because he didn't have a gun, he did far, far less damage.
I'm certainly not for taking everyone's guns. But you did make a pretty good case for gun control.

Read more: http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas...#ixzz2F3cZAnUn

Is there a rule against posting the same comment in different threads? If so I guess you broke it. Shame shame.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by DaveFla

Yes you are... While completely missing his point (on purpose, perhaps?).

I'm certainly willing to read your explanation.

[DaveFla]

Originally Posted by rivergator

I'm certainly willing to read your explanation.

I shouldn't have to explain. Nor will I.

[rivergator]

Originally Posted by DaveFla

I shouldn't have to explain. Nor will I.

really, Dave? you're going to keep doing that? making accusations and then refuse to say what you're talking about?

or should we just conclude that you see no difference between 22 injured and 28 killed?

[DaveFla]

You may feel free to conclude whatever you like. I don't dance anymore.