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The worst of these shootings is obviously school shootings. And obviously, without exception, ALL of these shooters are mentally ill.
This is where progress can be made through legislation that most everyone can agree. Our schools are simply not secure enough. You have to make the necessary investment to harden them equal to government buildings, because unfortunately these nuts know that schools are very soft targets.
Yeah that’s the answer! Government buildings are never attacked!Quote:
Originally Posted by Xuperman
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48481814.amp
Or, we could just not allow someone to buy an ar-15, and maybe not allow someone who had such a history of concussions that he had to wear a helmet in high school during basketball games to be able to purchase one. I mean call me crazy but pretty sure everyone knows that concussions are known trauma events to the brain and can cause serious issues later in life.
Fascinating. Went back to check and they're gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoMuskies
Maybe my computer is infected? Weird.
No, gun violence didn't cease. But mass shootings went down:Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
https://theconversation.com/did-the-...ells-us-184430
You know, if Ronald Reagan thought pistols, rifles and shotguns were sufficient, it's hard to understand this fascination with keeping assault type weapons available for sale. No one came to take your guns away between 1994 and 2004. I think the country would be safer if all the firearms defined in the '94 bill were turned in, and not sold again. You'd still have millions and millions of guns left to protect the second amendment "right."
Mass shootings went down? School shootings started during that time period (Columbine). It has nothing to do with the type of gun (except autos which are illegal with out an FFL).Quote:
Originally Posted by paulxu
Why did you put "right" in quotes? It is an actual Right in the Constitution. Healthcare "rights" are not for example.
Just ask the TN Statehouse...:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Xville
Edit: History of concussions means someone loses their Civil Rights? Interesting argument Ville.
Clearly you didn't read the facts in the link. Oh well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
As to "right", all of our rights have some limitations when it comes to others. Think "fire" in a crowded theater.
There is ample evidence on concussions at this point to know that multiple concussions causes brain damage. Yeah I think owning a gun should be one of the toughest things to accomplish. Medical records should probably be looked at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
There are limitations on “rights” everywhere. Why should owning a gun be any different?
Before I waste my time how does the article quantify a "mass shooting"?Quote:
Originally Posted by paulxu
Technically you can however you break the law if a riot/panic happens as a result. Yelling fire isn't limited by the law however what may occur as a result is. Just like owning an gun isn't but using it illegally is. You're example is based on the consequence of irresponsibly exercising your Right not the the Right to do it.
Well, good thing you're not in charge then. What you just wrote is chilling and you may not realize it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xville