I have a question about guns
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This is a rhetorical question.LongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Here’s your answer.LongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/06/video-games-violence-guns-explainer/
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How about it's up to parents to keep violent games, tv and guns out of their childrens lives. Target shooting with adult supervision, not machine guns. Tv without violence. Video games without killing people.Halifax2TheMax said:
Here’s your answer.LongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?
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Not altogether a bad idea but only one major catch- you'd have to isolate your kids from other children or live in a religious commune in the far reaches of Utah or something like that. Normal kids will have access to this stuff. It's almost futile to keep them from it. Probably the better choice would be to educate your kids, get them interested in reading and being creative. Offer them better alternatives. Help them to become savvy about how lame these games are.LongestRoad said:
How about it's up to parents to keep violent games, tv and guns out of their childrens lives. Target shooting with adult supervision, not machine guns. Tv without violence. Video games without killing people.Halifax2TheMax said:
Here’s your answer.LongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/06/video-games-violence-guns-explainer/
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cowardice is in fashionLongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?0 -
vaggar99 said:
cowardice is in fashionLongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
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How about it?LongestRoad said:
How about it's up to parents to keep violent games, tv and guns out of their childrens lives. Target shooting with adult supervision, not machine guns. Tv without violence. Video games without killing people.Halifax2TheMax said:
Here’s your answer.LongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/06/video-games-violence-guns-explainer/09/15/1998 & 09/16/1998, Mansfield, MA; 08/29/00 08/30/00, Mansfield, MA; 07/02/03, 07/03/03, Mansfield, MA; 09/28/04, 09/29/04, Boston, MA; 09/22/05, Halifax, NS; 05/24/06, 05/25/06, Boston, MA; 07/22/06, 07/23/06, Gorge, WA; 06/27/2008, Hartford; 06/28/08, 06/30/08, Mansfield; 08/18/2009, O2, London, UK; 10/30/09, 10/31/09, Philadelphia, PA; 05/15/10, Hartford, CT; 05/17/10, Boston, MA; 05/20/10, 05/21/10, NY, NY; 06/22/10, Dublin, IRE; 06/23/10, Northern Ireland; 09/03/11, 09/04/11, Alpine Valley, WI; 09/11/11, 09/12/11, Toronto, Ont; 09/14/11, Ottawa, Ont; 09/15/11, Hamilton, Ont; 07/02/2012, Prague, Czech Republic; 07/04/2012 & 07/05/2012, Berlin, Germany; 07/07/2012, Stockholm, Sweden; 09/30/2012, Missoula, MT; 07/16/2013, London, Ont; 07/19/2013, Chicago, IL; 10/15/2013 & 10/16/2013, Worcester, MA; 10/21/2013 & 10/22/2013, Philadelphia, PA; 10/25/2013, Hartford, CT; 11/29/2013, Portland, OR; 11/30/2013, Spokane, WA; 12/04/2013, Vancouver, BC; 12/06/2013, Seattle, WA; 10/03/2014, St. Louis. MO; 10/22/2014, Denver, CO; 10/26/2015, New York, NY; 04/23/2016, New Orleans, LA; 04/28/2016 & 04/29/2016, Philadelphia, PA; 05/01/2016 & 05/02/2016, New York, NY; 05/08/2016, Ottawa, Ont.; 05/10/2016 & 05/12/2016, Toronto, Ont.; 08/05/2016 & 08/07/2016, Boston, MA; 08/20/2016 & 08/22/2016, Chicago, IL; 07/01/2018, Prague, Czech Republic; 07/03/2018, Krakow, Poland; 07/05/2018, Berlin, Germany; 09/02/2018 & 09/04/2018, Boston, MA; 09/08/2022, Toronto, Ont; 09/11/2022, New York, NY; 09/14/2022, Camden, NJ; 09/02/2023, St. Paul, MN; 05/04/2024 & 05/06/2024, Vancouver, BC; 05/10/2024, Portland, OR;
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cowardice is in fashionLongestRoad said:How come there were no school shootings when guns have been around in America with access to them and in the past
before violent television and especially video games with lots of guns and gun fights, that we have no problem
whatsoever buying for and allowing our children to play??
Kids go on emotions and they don't fully understand death yet we give them access to this violence. How come no one is protesting this?0 -
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
not at all. sick of pussies with weaponsbrianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!0 -
Didn't know what you meant. I'm sorry!vaggar99 said:
not at all. sick of pussies with weaponsbrianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
Unfortunately, a lot of people with guns seem to equate that with "bravery".
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Didn't know what you meant. I'm sorry!vaggar99 said:
not at all. sick of pussies with weaponsbrianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
Unfortunately, a lot of people with guns seem to equate that with "bravery".
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Didn't know what you meant. I'm sorry!vaggar99 said:
not at all. sick of pussies with weaponsbrianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
Unfortunately, a lot of people with guns seem to equate that with "bravery".
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Didn't know what you meant. I'm sorry!vaggar99 said:
not at all. sick of pussies with weaponsbrianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
Unfortunately, a lot of people with guns seem to equate that with "bravery".
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Didn't know what you meant. I'm sorry!vaggar99 said:
not at all. sick of pussies with weaponsbrianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!
Unfortunately, a lot of people with guns seem to equate that with "bravery".
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Not cowardice at all.. intelligent i would say
And games do cause children to behave differently even if not with a gun with anger and violence ive seen it first hand. If not for GTA or C.O.D kids under the recommended age that are playing them would have no concept of hookers or going up behind someone and cutting their throat. The games have an age limit that is not adhered to. That is a problem and that lies with the parent. What do you think is the average age of a player on cod or gta. It sure is not over 18 as the game suggests as an age limit
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Where the hell do you live? Geez.brianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!I'm through with screaming0 -
a hippie commune gone bad.tweedyfanjen said:
Where the hell do you live? Geez.brianlux said:
Here's what I have to say about that: I've been assaulted twice in the last year and a half. The first time was by being hit in the head by a kid playing "knock out" game. I was not knocked out so I turned on the guy just long enough to get him to back off a bit and then jumped in my car and sped off. The guy that hit me had three buddies in the wings to back him up.
The second time was a few weeks ago when a guy came at me with a truck tire thumper (basically a heavy club). I had enough of a lead to get away by running to the nearest store instead of confronting the guy with a club.
I suppose in both cases my responses could be consider "cowardice". Well fuckin' A, I'll take cowardice over dead any day!By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0 -
I watched violent tv and played violent video games as a kid. I loved WWF wrestling. did I hit my friends over the head with a steel chair? Jump off a fence with a flying elbow onto my dad? no.
remember how bugs bunny used to have violence, and they edited it out for syndication? gimme a break. we all watched that shit growing up in the 80's and none of us shot up a school.
next deflection.By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0
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