I didn't backread. I just see drunk driving now and wonder how it came about.

I still say get rid of guns.
- Tee-Dot

We would find a way to (frank) that up. No question.

I didn't backread. I just see drunk driving now and wonder how it came about.

I still say get rid of guns.
- Tee-Dot

It came about becuase Drunk Driving = Red Herring in the argument.

Back from the brink of death. Finally sitting up after cancer surgery, 5 days ago, These bastards think they have it bad. Try on one of my current days right now.

Back from the brink of death. Finally sitting up after cancer surgery, 5 days ago, These bastards think they have it bad. Try on one of my current days right now.
- PrinceLH

Never knew bro. How you doing?

It came about becuase Drunk Driving = Red Herring in the argument.
- FlyersFirst

Careful, apparently there are people here who will defeat you with their common sense skills.

Only the brain dead and the brainwashed are arguing in favour of guns today.

RIP Sandy Hook Elementary victims.

Back from the brink of death. Finally sitting up after cancer surgery, 5 days ago, These bastards think they have it bad. Try on one of my current days right now.
- PrinceLH

Hope things keep improving.. Did they give you any that new medical miracle drug called marijua-something?

Careful, apparently there are people here who will defeat you with their common sense skills.
- Aetherial

None of Thoes "common sense"folks have an answer to my simple question posed on the prior page.

Only the brain dead and the brainwashed are arguing in favour of guns today.

RIP Sandy Hook Elementary victims.
- As_I_See_It

Serious?... some are in favour of guns?!

Get rid of them...

It's that simple.

Only the brain dead and the brainwashed are arguing in favour of guns today.

RIP Sandy Hook Elementary victims.
- As_I_See_It

Agreed.. i even changed my avatar.. he had a gun!

Back from the brink of death. Finally sitting up after cancer surgery, 5 days ago, These bastards think they have it bad. Try on one of my current days right now.
- PrinceLH

Speedy recovery.

Only the brain dead and the brainwashed are arguing in favour of guns today.

RIP Sandy Hook Elementary victims.
- As_I_See_It

It's sure as heck not the guns fault. I say it's the fault of those who make the laws that make it so easy to obtain these weapons. The fault of the sicko who pulled the trigger.

Back from the brink of death. Finally sitting up after cancer surgery, 5 days ago, These bastards think they have it bad. Try on one of my current days right now.
- PrinceLH

Holy poop dude what did you get operated on? (Don't say a bed....)

Here's to a speedy recovery. Be safe!

Removed my thyroid and readjusted my windpipe. It was brutal when they stuck the tube down my throat while awake. Sleep aptnia caused that, I was under for 2 days and in intensive care. I have my netbook and smartphone. I did hear Obama talk about the strike, on Friday, while in ICU. I still have a huge cathator, because they damaged my prostate.

almost bedtime. The meds are here!

almost bedtime. The meds are here!
- PrinceLH

Take Care!!!!

No, sorry. I'd destroy you in any test of common sense.
- shoogabear

Maybe they should lower the conceal and carry age limit so toddlers can defend themselves.

Maybe they should lower the conceal and carry age limit so toddlers can defend themselves.
- robin_steele264

When are people going to take responsibility for their actions?

It's sure as heck not the guns fault. I say it's the fault of those who make the laws that make it so easy to obtain these weapons. The fault of the sicko who pulled the trigger.
- Deadmau55

Yes, legislation needs to be revised and MUCH tougher on gun control and crimes involving guns, but I would say that the biggest problem is how deeply guns are engrained into American culture.

With regards to guns, most Americans have their priorities backwards. Americans are so focused on their individual "constitutional right to bare arms" and how their rights and freedoms would be infringed upon if their guns were taken away when in actuality THE LIVES AND THE SAFETY OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL FAR OUTWEIGHS any (frank)in right to bare arms. What about every victim of gun violence RIGHT TO LIFE? Is being allowed to carry a gun more important than that?

America has a serious problem that needs to be addressed NOW! How many kindergarden classrooms, movie theatres, high schools, universities neighborhoods, places of work and public spaces etc etc etc etc etc need to be cut down in gun fire?; How many lives need to be shattered before the people and the leaders of the US grow a pair of balls and deal with this problem?

Yes, legislation needs to be revised and MUCH tougher on gun control and crimes involving guns, but I would say that the biggest problem is how deeply guns are engrained into American culture.

With regards to guns, most Americans have their priorities backwards. Americans are so focused on their individual "constitutional right to bare arms" and how their rights and freedoms would be infringed upon if their guns were taken away when in actuality THE LIVES AND THE SAFETY OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL FAR OUTWEIGHS any (frank)in right to bare arms. What about every victim of gun violence RIGHT TO LIFE? Is being allowed to carry a gun more important than that?

America has a serious problem that needs to be addressed NOW! How many kindergarden classrooms, movie theatres, high schools, universities neighborhoods, places of work and public spaces etc etc etc etc etc need to be cut down in gun fire?; How many lives need to be shattered before the people and the leaders of the US grow a pair of balls and deal with this problem?
- As_I_See_It

Let me ask everyone an honest question:

Why is it when an American does something like this, it's a gun problem. But when someone.. lets say from overseas, does something like this it's a terrorist attack. When WE do it, it's a gun problem. When THEY do it, it's not a gun problem, they are just evil. When a terrorist does something like this.. No one focuses on the gun. Just the act itself. Are we scared that... maybe we may be like the people we fear?

Has anyone here read the Hellblazer comic series, and if yes, is it worth reading?

Again, if it is worth reading, the whole series or only some arcs?

Let me ask everyone an honest question:

Why is it when an American does something like this, it's a gun problem. But when someone.. lets say from overseas, does something like this it's a terrorist attack. When WE do it, it's a gun problem. When THEY do it, it's not a gun problem, they are just evil. When a terrorist does something like this.. No one focuses on the gun. Just the act itself. Are we scared that... maybe we may be like the people we fear?
- Deadmau55

WTF are you talking about?

Wow, your understanding of the nuance and complexity of a complicated business/legal battle is truly breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.

Careful, apparently there are people here who will defeat you with their common sense skills.
- Aetherial

I think the common thread here is that most of us agree that assault rifles, extended magazines for hunting rifles should be eliminated, and most hand guns should have increased regulation if not elimination.

The problem is, with all the hyperbole flying around along with the I'm right and you're stupid mentality, there is no common ground to have even a reasonably mature and/or meaningful conversation.

I can certainly see ones opinion towards the US and it's gun policy when someone is on the outside looking in. I don't disagree with much of what the level headed and reasonable ones seem to be saying. On the other hand, we as US citizens as you know like to gloat about how "free" our society is. Most of us want to hang onto any possible freedom that's still afforded us by the US constitution. 200+ years old or not.

That being said, I think the majority or at least the level headed gun owners of this great country will very soon if not immediately see the need to reexamine the gun laws currently in the books both on a state and federal level and do whatever is possible to tighten regulation and restrict if not outright ban certain weapons and accessories.

Bear in mind though that there are approximately 300 million privately owned guns in the US. Approximately 52 million households that own them. Even if the US banned all assault rifles and hand guns tomorrow, not only would it take the government years upon years to collect them, it would be a miracle if they collected even 50% of them.

Which is not to further the argument, only to say that no matter what legislation is changed, it's going to be a very long process.

Let me ask everyone an honest question:

Why is it when an American does something like this, it's a gun problem. But when someone.. lets say from overseas, does something like this it's a terrorist attack. When WE do it, it's a gun problem. When THEY do it, it's not a gun problem, they are just evil. When a terrorist does something like this.. No one focuses on the gun. Just the act itself. Are we scared that... maybe we may be like the people we fear?
- Deadmau55

Cause of the disproportionate gun violence in the US compared to the rest of the world.

Another eye pooping stat...

Since Columbine there have been 31 school shootings in the US

Rest of the world combined..... 14