America's Gun Violence #2

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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,971
    you take these guns out of the hands of nutjobs and yes, the mass shootings would stop. But that still doesn't mean the gun is the "cause". it's the tool used to get to the effect. 
    “Nut jobs?” If “responsible” gun owners, from manufacturers to end user/owner were in fact “responsible,” you wouldn’t see half the carnage you see today. Denying that the easy access to firearms isn’t part of the “cause” is why nothing will change.

    Thoughts and prayers, prayers and thoughts.
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  • static111static111 Posts: 4,917
    you take these guns out of the hands of nutjobs and yes, the mass shootings would stop. But that still doesn't mean the gun is the "cause". it's the tool used to get to the effect. 
    I would say the cause of the high body counts is definitely the type of gun used.
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,657
    static111 said:
    I would say the cause of the high body counts is definitely the type of gun used.
    absolutely....and no one expects mass shootings to stop. We just want to make obtaining the weapons as difficult as possible. It isn't unreasonable to have a waiting period and detailed background check.
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,146
    I think it's a combination of things. 

    1) access to guns
    2) gun culture in the US (buying into the idea that the US was "born of violence" and that the constitution is like the bible)
    3) mental health issues

    we all have #3. But we don't all have #'s 1 and 2. So yes, I basically agree with Halifax. 

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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,146
    “Nut jobs?” If “responsible” gun owners, from manufacturers to end user/owner were in fact “responsible,” you wouldn’t see half the carnage you see today. Denying that the easy access to firearms isn’t part of the “cause” is why nothing will change.

    Thoughts and prayers, prayers and thoughts.
    see above
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,971
    see above
    So it’s not the same as speeding?
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,221
    I think it's a combination of things. 

    1) access to guns
    2) gun culture in the US (buying into the idea that the US was "born of violence" and that the constitution is like the bible)
    3) mental health issues

    we all have #3. But we don't all have #'s 1 and 2. So yes, I basically agree with Halifax. 

    Yeah, I can go along with that.  But I do somehow sense that we Americans are more prone to violence and that at least exacerbates the issue.  In any  case, I totally agree easy access to guns here is a major MAJOR factor. 
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  • stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,389
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed 10 gun-related bills Monday that will bar those younger than 21 from buying or owning semi-automatic rifles, ban the purchase of body armor for most civilians and strengthen the state’s red flag laws, among other provisions.
    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-york-gun-control-laws_n_629e44fee4b0b1100a6789a5
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 10,296
    edited June 2022
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed 10 gun-related bills Monday that will bar those younger than 21 from buying or owning semi-automatic rifles, ban the purchase of body armor for most civilians and strengthen the state’s red flag laws, among other provisions.
    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-york-gun-control-laws_n_629e44fee4b0b1100a6789a5
    And when the next shooting happens in NY, instead of looking for ways to prevent/limit such incidents, republicans will just point to this and say, see, nothing the democrats do would have prevented this. Must be nice just playing devil's advocate all the time and not having to worry about actually doing anything, but still hold office.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,431
    the democrats are going to get fucking played on these gun law negotiations. just watch.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,964
    NY laws being introduced.

    Red Flag laws expanding.
    Microstamping bullets.
    No one under 21 can purchase semiauto rifles.
    Social Media has to police their platforms more.  (Not sure how they do this?)An executive order will also go through that has LE monitor social media for warning signs.
    Body armor illegal for non LE.
    Firearm definitions are expanded to try and put other firing devices on the lists.
    High capacity magazines that were bought legally are now illegal.
    Stating Mass harm is now against the law.
    Expanding shared information between agencies.
    Gun salespersons need to be up to date on how to write transfers and State Police need to inspect gun dealers every 3 years.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,221
    NY laws being introduced.

    Red Flag laws expanding.
    Microstamping bullets.
    No one under 21 can purchase semiauto rifles.
    Social Media has to police their platforms more.  (Not sure how they do this?)An executive order will also go through that has LE monitor social media for warning signs.
    Body armor illegal for non LE.
    Firearm definitions are expanded to try and put other firing devices on the lists.
    High capacity magazines that were bought legally are now illegal.
    Stating Mass harm is now against the law.
    Expanding shared information between agencies.
    Gun salespersons need to be up to date on how to write transfers and State Police need to inspect gun dealers every 3 years.

    I hope they pass and lead the way to more states doing the same.
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,212
    Grooming...


    I'm surprised the dog is not being tutored as well. ONLY IN 'MERICA. 

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  • joseph33joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,334
    So I’ll ask you, if you can’t possess an assault rifle to defend yourself, are you unable to defend yourself and do you believe that your 2A rights will have been taken away?


    I wrote a lengthy response to your question,and stopped myself. I realized that a healthy conversation between strangers sharing different opinions no longer matter anymore. To engage in one will just lead into negativity and insults.
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,657
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,365
    When you’re a very serious person who takes their job just as seriously: 


  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,212
    When you’re a very serious person who takes their job just as seriously: 


    ......And somehow we supposed to convince politicians like this to do SOMETHING. Yeah Right, unbelievable. 

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  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,840
    edited June 2022
    g under p said:
    ......And somehow we supposed to convince politicians like this to do SOMETHING. Yeah Right, unbelievable. 

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    Well, to be faaaaaaaiirrrr, Hunter (and his wife) have broken a few gun laws that are on the books. Of course, I don't see why investigating/prosecuting him (them) should hold up passing any new laws--that is, unless Johnson is suggesting a quid pro quo: Give us Hunter, and we'll consider your silly gun reform bill.
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  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,213
    edited June 2022
    A must watch but have tissues nearby...

    https://youtu.be/cJOw0XUyTQs
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,431
    brianlux said:

    I hope they pass and lead the way to more states doing the same.
    my bet is anything that passes at state level gets overturned by the supreme court. just sayin.

    it is imperative that biden expands the court. but he is a coward, so he won't.
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,431
    people need military type weapons to shoot varmints? who knew?
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,431
    When you’re a very serious person who takes their job just as seriously: 


    "and while we are at it, let's do another benghazi investigation."
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

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  • RunIntoTheRainRunIntoTheRain Texas Posts: 1,030
    A must watch but have tissues nearby...

    https://youtu.be/cJOw0XUyTQs

    So incredibly moving. He did a great job.
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,971
    Too bad it wasn’t a knife, bat, stick or a lamp the kid went for. More guns are needed.

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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,192
    edited June 2022
    I know he is an actor but I believed that was totally from the heart.  This might be the most inspiring talk from Washington since Obama.  

    Edit:  Just finished.  Reporters really took that all to heart by just all yelling out questions at once.  
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,431
    I know he is an actor but I believed that was totally from the heart.  This might be the most inspiring talk from Washington since Obama.  

    Edit:  Just finished.  Reporters really took that all to heart by just all yelling out questions at once.  
    i love the asshole from newsmax who yelled and asked him if he was grandstanding. forgot the reporter's name. probably because it is not worth remembering.
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 43,467
    Too bad it wasn’t a knife, bat, stick or a lamp the kid went for. More guns are needed.

    https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/07/us/florida-mother-son-shoots-father/index.html

    damn shame she isnt white. no charges then.  
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,964
    my bet is anything that passes at state level gets overturned by the supreme court. just sayin.

    it is imperative that biden expands the court. but he is a coward, so he won't.
    You want to restructure the courts to rule in your favor?  Really?
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,971
    You want to restructure the courts to rule in your favor?  Really?
    Moscow Mitchy Baby did so why not Brandon? The concepts of “fairness” and “doing what is right” is long gone from one political party and it’s not Brandon’s. Where have you been?
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