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Old 05-09-2006, 01:29 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Statistically, a gun owner is more likely to shoot a family member or friend than an intruder.

However, statistically, a child is more likely to drown in the family swimming pool then die by gunfire, self-inflicted, accidental, or otherwise.

The answer... We should ban swimming pools!

I know you are being silly.... but ban guns and fence the damn pool.
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Old 05-09-2006, 04:28 PM   #42 (permalink)
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You mean like they banned drugs, and liquor?
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You mean like they banned drugs, and liquor?

Unless you are forced to take drugs or someone smashing the liquor bottle to use as a weapon they won't hurt anyone but the intended user.

That is not true of weapons.
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Unless you are forced to take drugs or someone smashing the liquor bottle to use as a weapon they won't hurt anyone but the intended user.

That is not true of weapons.
Really? What about drunk people who beat their spouses/children? What about families that become homeless because the primarly caregiver(s) is/are addicted to something?
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Well the way I see it, banning guns really isn't worth the loss of such a freedom. If someone's really so compelled and angered to go out and kill someone, they're most likely going to do it anyway...gun or no gun. Sure, shootings will go significantly down in this country (obviously, because there will be no guns), but murder itself wont (or at least any significant drop).

Human nature isn't something you can change over night by banning guns. Although I agree that certain weapons should be banned, such as certain high-caliber automatics and explosives. But weapons themselves shouldn't leave the scene.
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Really? What about drunk people who beat their spouses/children? What about families that become homeless because the primarly caregiver(s) is/are addicted to something?
I think alcohol highlights an underlying problem that is already there. I certainly don't harm anyone when drinking. I haven't become homeless either.
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but murder itself wont (or at least any significant drop).
There is not a chance in hell this statement is true.
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I think alcohol highlights an underlying problem that is already there. I certainly don't harm anyone when drinking. I haven't become homeless either.
Well, maybe using a gun to go on a killing spree underlines a previously existing problem too. How do you draw that line?

People use their guns recreationally too. People go to firing ranges, or go hunting, or collect. How is that any different than hanging out with your buddies at a bar?

It's all about responsibility.
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Well, maybe using a gun to go on a killing spree underlines a previously existing problem too. How do you draw that line?

People use their guns recreationally too. People go to firing ranges, or go hunting, or collect. How is that any different than hanging out with your buddies at a bar?

It's all about responsibility.

Responsibility sure. But the main factor for me is the potential damaged that can be caused by the item in question.
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Responsibility sure. But the main factor for me is the potential damaged that can be caused by the item in question.
I think a drunk person behind the wheel of a car can cause quite a bit of damage. Do you blame the alchohol or the person?
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