The Assault Weapons Ban
POSTED BY: AnthonyT
UPDATED: Friday, December 5, 2008 17:22
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With so many views and attrocities during war time it is always a little hard to tell right from wrong. Again we are in a time of war and many are grasping at whatever straws they can reach. Everyone wanted change, well here it is. We on the road to pacification. I've heard a few men from the UK refer to their service to the crown as enforcement of her Majestey's divine emasculation.
I for one value my freedom (and my man parts) far too much to allow such a travesty to occur. Sure my vote was cast. But was it counted. I'm still to see the numbers for None Of These Candidates.
And the sayings stand true.
The losing side isn't always the wrong side.
Love, life, and the pusuit of happiness.
Freedom isn't free.
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The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.
-Loretta Lynn
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Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
Ok, we get it Story...
Youd be on the side of the jackboots taking the weapons from the ordinary citizens.
If we do come to a civil war, please wear a bright red coat and giant feathers so I can find you in the fray.
Hardly. I'm just not gonna get bent outta shape because the paranoid elements and get-hard-lookin-at-a-big-gun types like you are loosing their toys.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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DOn't worry. The US government is notorious for disarming folks then murdering them prefering to call it a battle rather than a massacre or retribution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wounded_Knee_Massacre
Forget freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, and free speech. These people were the first Americans and were denied those rights until 1924.
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-Loretta Lynn
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"Hardly. I'm just not gonna get bent outta shape because the paranoid elements and get-hard-lookin-at-a-big-gun types like you are loosing their toys."
Yeah, you go ahead and get bent.
Assclown.
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Hello,
Storymark, I'm dismayed that the only freedoms you care to uphold are the freedoms that you are personally using at the moment.
Or... Are you willing to uphold even those?
Are there any freedoms you wouldn't sell to obtain the illusory eden called SAFETY?
--Anthony
"Liberty must not be purchased at the cost of Humanity." --Captain Robert Henner
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Wow. I just asked that question of myself. I'd give up my guns for real safety. But men are not angels so I don't see it happening in this life. Maybe I'll get lucky in the next.
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He doesnt care. If the order came from on high to ignore the Constitution, hed do it.
He, like so many in law enforcement, believe that laws come from men, and "officials".
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Originally posted by Wulfenstar:
"Hardly. I'm just not gonna get bent outta shape because the paranoid elements and get-hard-lookin-at-a-big-gun types like you are loosing their toys."
Yeah, you go ahead and get bent.
Assclown.
Looks like I touched a nerve. Go rub your gun a little, it'll make you feel better.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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AnthonyT or any of the other pro gun folks on this thread: perhaps you can help me understand better... I assumed this conflict between pro and anti gun people was do in large part to a huge lack of communication.
One side believes reducing the number of guns will reduce violent crime and the other side believes the right to bare arms is primary to their personal freedom as US citizens.
I thought that was the debate in a nutshell. I thought it was just a matter of time before both sides would find common ground.
But now, for the first time in... ever I'm hearing this idea of civil war and "Our Government is Bad," and we need to arm ourselves to protect us from the Police and The Gov, almost as much as from burglars and break-ins. What gives? What have I been missing? Who's the enemy?
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Quote:
Originally posted by AnthonyT:
Hello,
Storymark, I'm dismayed that the only freedoms you care to uphold are the freedoms that you are personally using at the moment.
Or... Are you willing to uphold even those?
Are there any freedoms you wouldn't sell to obtain the illusory eden called SAFETY?
--Anthony
"Liberty must not be purchased at the cost of Humanity." --Captain Robert Henner
Okay, I'll try to approach this answer politely, since unlike Wulfentard, you asked it more or less in that vein (I'll let your implied insults slide for now).
It has nothing to do with selling out rights for safety - I'm very much agaist infringing on rights for safety. Personally, I don't like guns. However, I don't support banning them in general. Registration and restrictions (felons, ect) are fine by me.
But I've yet to see a compelling argument for why people NEED assault weapons. A handgun is generally going to be far more usefull for self defense, and if it comes down to fighting the US military - an AR isn't gonna make the difference.
I'm not saying assault weapons should be banned either - but I don't really care if they are, because I don't see a nessecity for having them.
In my experience - and I'm not saying it's universally true - but those who I know who are upset over an assault weapon ban are the gun nuts. Guys who get off on having bigger, badder guns. They talk big about constitutional rights, but are okay with other rights being taken away, as long as you don't threaten their favorite toy. And in that case, no, I'm not going to fight for someones right to have a big fuckin' toy. There are far, far more importants things top worry about.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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