Politics Thread

[Xuperman]

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.

[Xville]

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!

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.

[paulxu]

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Fascinating. Went back to check and they're gone.
Maybe my computer is infected? Weird.

[paulxu]

And a ban was passed and all of the gun violence ceased. Oh wait, that didn’t happen.

When you go for bans you become the world’s greatest gun salesman. Also, crapping on cops and allowing riots riots didn’t make people feel any safer which equals more gun sales.

No, gun violence didn't cease. But mass shootings went down:

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."

[Strange Brew]

No, gun violence didn't cease. But mass shootings went down:

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).

Why did you put "right" in quotes? It is an actual Right in the Constitution. Healthcare "rights" are not for example.

[Strange Brew]

Yeah that’s the answer! Government buildings are never attacked!

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.

Just ask the TN Statehouse...:)

Edit: History of concussions means someone loses their Civil Rights? Interesting argument Ville.

[paulxu]

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).

Why did you put "right" in quotes? It is an actual Right in the Constitution. Healthcare "rights" are not for example.

Clearly you didn't read the facts in the link. Oh well.
As to "right", all of our rights have some limitations when it comes to others. Think "fire" in a crowded theater.

[Xville]

Just ask the TN Statehouse...:)

Edit: History of concussions means someone loses their Civil Rights? Interesting argument Ville.

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.

There are limitations on “rights” everywhere. Why should owning a gun be any different?

[Strange Brew]

Clearly you didn't read the facts in the link. Oh well.
As to "right", all of our rights have some limitations when it comes to others. Think "fire" in a crowded theater.

Before I waste my time how does the article quantify a "mass shooting"?

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.

[Strange Brew]

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.

There are limitations on “rights” everywhere. Why should owning a gun be any different?

Well, good thing you're not in charge then. What you just wrote is chilling and you may not realize it.