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I've seen people run through red lights. dogman Jan 2016 #1
Having a speed limits makes driving safer discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #3
A speed limit may or may not make driving safer, it is a factor though. dogman Jan 2016 #5
Registration is meaningless discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #8
Seems simple. dogman Jan 2016 #12
An auto registration allows the police... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #27
The U.S. Constitution is a piece of paper. lastlib Jan 2016 #14
As far as paper is concerned... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #31
Like replace the 2A with a ban and confiscate amendment and mandatory life sentences for possession? LonePirate Jan 2016 #2
Wouldn't it be easier to... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #4
For me, liberty is going to the grocery store without being shot and killed. LonePirate Jan 2016 #9
The chances of you being shot and killed while going to the store are so statistically small, GGJohn Jan 2016 #10
That's right safeinOhio Jan 2016 #13
I have dozens of firearms for self defense? GGJohn Jan 2016 #15
I must safeinOhio Jan 2016 #16
I have numerous times said that the vast majority of my firearm collection are GGJohn Jan 2016 #20
Not much liberty to be had if you're dead, is the exact reason we fight for the 2A. ileus Jan 2016 #35
re: "Not much liberty to be had if you're dead." discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #125
The odds of you being killed by a drunk driver are about the same. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #133
You're funny, delusional, but funny. GGJohn Jan 2016 #6
I'm sure Clinton or Sanders will be sure to campaign on that platform this election... branford Jan 2016 #7
Please don't threaten civil wars here on DU. stone space Jan 2016 #11
Please don't start your bullshit here again, GGJohn Jan 2016 #17
There is no need for war. (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #18
There is no need for lying either. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #21
Stop erecting slanderous strawmen. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #22
Reference was to a civil war. stone space Jan 2016 #23
A reference isn't a threat. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #24
If somebody is going to start a civil war, they... stone space Jan 2016 #25
Please feel free to start confiscations any time now DonP Jan 2016 #28
What's with the tough guy act? stone space Jan 2016 #30
Yup, back you your old tricks huh. GGJohn Jan 2016 #33
No I just don't think much of whiny and pompous "Keyboard Kommandos" DonP Jan 2016 #50
Why would a mathematician be going door to door looking for guns? stone space Jan 2016 #53
So you want somebody else to do all the dirty work, pretty much what we'd expect DonP Jan 2016 #54
I'm a mathematician. I don't collect guns. You aren't making any sense here at all. stone space Jan 2016 #55
"I'm a mathematician." GGJohn Jan 2016 #56
Then why do you want me to do somebody else's job? stone space Jan 2016 #57
Pure comedy gold. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #58
Why do you consider work "dirty"? stone space Jan 2016 #59
LOL, afraid? GGJohn Jan 2016 #60
Gotta luv... Puha Ekapi Jan 2016 #100
Ummm, because they aren't smart enough to do anything else? DonP Jan 2016 #61
Putting mathematicians in charge of law enforcement is a useless idea. stone space Jan 2016 #93
So now you're saying that someone else said what you said I said? GGJohn Jan 2016 #95
Wow!! That is some seriously twisted stuff you got back right there. DonP Jan 2016 #97
Putting university professors in charge of law enforcement is not a useful idea. stone space Jan 2016 #98
Repealing the... Puha Ekapi Jan 2016 #101
I'd support repeal. (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #103
Let me ask you a question Puha Ekapi Jan 2016 #109
Tell me... tortoise1956 Apr 2016 #129
Pretty typical behavior... Puha Ekapi Apr 2016 #132
Absolutely agree, utterly unqualified for any serious responsibility DonP Jan 2016 #104
Why do you feel the need to make personal insults? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #105
Statements of simple proven facts are not "insults" DonP Jan 2016 #107
Not interested in subjecting myself to your abuse. stone space Jan 2016 #108
Buh bye! Miss you lots DonP Jan 2016 #112
he is back on another vacation Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #117
Now that's funny! Who did he piss off this time? DonP Jan 2016 #120
his poll and attack at me Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #121
That might be a new record for him DonP Jan 2016 #122
yep, surprised me. Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #123
OMFG beevul Apr 2016 #126
Many monitors and keyboards have... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #127
Back to your old same self eh stone? eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #29
only if they lose n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #32
Depends on the justification, really. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #37
We are talking about Domestic Terrorists here. (NT) stone space Jan 2016 #38
Ummm, no, we're not. GGJohn Jan 2016 #40
Um...okay. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #42
You would have supported the Crown? Marengo Jan 2016 #115
No question mark necessary there. N/T beevul Jan 2016 #118
Depends on which side you personally want to win. beevul Apr 2016 #130
"If somebody is going to start a civil war, they should have all of their guns confiscated" beergood Apr 2016 #139
One of the earliest recorded responses discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #140
Well, now we know which side of Concord Bridge "Stony" would stand on. DonP Apr 2016 #141
remember, he is a perfessserr Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #46
A proooofesser in his own mind. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #47
That this person claims to be an educator is a rather disturbing... Marengo Jan 2016 #114
Well, good job that it's in mathematics, I guess. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #116
It's an even worse thing to promote...which is what your idea would do. ileus Jan 2016 #36
Why should Domestic Terrorists not be disarmed? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #39
And you wonder why you're constantly on a time out, here and there. GGJohn Jan 2016 #41
just a matter of time Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #48
Someone should start a, well, never mind, someone will inevitably alert on it. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #49
Your are suggesting Branford was threatening civil war? Marengo Jan 2016 #113
It would make a difference, all right. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #19
How to repeal the 2nd, or any other amendment is all laid out for you DonP Jan 2016 #26
We may also call a Constitutional Convention. branford Jan 2016 #34
That ranks up there with leaving keys for a federal building gejohnston Jan 2016 #44
I know that's "technically" possible but it's never been tried that I could find. DonP Jan 2016 #51
Starting a constitutional convention is a trip down the rabbit hole. branford Jan 2016 #62
Agreed, they talk a good game but ... DonP Jan 2016 #63
re: "a trip down the rabbit hole" discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #80
We need to know who has the guns first mwrguy Jan 2016 #85
and that my friend is why Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #87
And you wonder why gun control is a smoking wreck in this country? GGJohn Jan 2016 #89
I've been ignoring the NRA's useless ideas for a long time. lastlib Jan 2016 #43
Okay discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #45
Enforce the laws we have now with 840high Jan 2016 #52
If only that would happen. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #65
It was suggested above that university professors be put in charge of law enforcement. stone space Jan 2016 #64
Could you either link to the post you refer to or... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #66
It's not my idea. It comes from one of the gunners here. stone space Jan 2016 #67
The idea keeps coming up? GGJohn Jan 2016 #70
It has before, and it will again. stone space Jan 2016 #72
Then provide a link, GGJohn Jan 2016 #73
What is the idea Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #82
I'd be happy to but ask who? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #74
Well, he says it's my idea, but for the life of me, GGJohn Jan 2016 #75
You are being disengenuous if you claim to not be able to read this short thread. stone space Jan 2016 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Jan 2016 #79
You brought it up discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #83
I didn't bring it up. stone space Jan 2016 #86
Your post #64 brought it up to me discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #88
How did you get to #68 without passing thru #28? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #91
This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Jan 2016 #94
Why are you asking about #68? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #96
Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #92
can you specify and who keeps bringing this up? Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #81
How about a link to this claim? eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #68
It's your idea. Asking for a link is disengenuous. stone space Jan 2016 #69
My idea? GGJohn Jan 2016 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author GGJohn Jan 2016 #77
well then, you should be able to link to Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #84
If Nancy Lanza knew mainstreetonce Jan 2016 #78
And if I win tonight's powerball I promise to send you some discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #90
Where did all the posts go? stone space Jan 2016 #99
Maybe the same place as your answer to my post #96 discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #110
a little off topic beergood Apr 2016 #128
Just to clarify... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #131
What's useless is the way gun zealots snort at all ideas for gun control Warpy Jan 2016 #102
Sorry, that's not going to happen DonP Jan 2016 #106
For the time being... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #111
Sure you are. beevul Jan 2016 #119
Just so you know... discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2016 #124
All rampage killers are dead-enders. They continue until killed, wounded or commit suicide. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #134
The warm feeling they get from knowing... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #135
If law enforcement were a magic panacea it could interdict the rampage killers before they act. Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2016 #136
I didn't say it was a practical idea discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2016 #137
"big brother can 'round 'em all up" beergood Apr 2016 #138
Other Amendments are no problem sarisataka Apr 2016 #142
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