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    I guess we should through common sense out the window, which suggests the higher the possible consequence to the "act", the less likely someone will commit the "act"

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
    I guess we should through common sense out the window, which suggests the higher the possible consequence to the "act", the less likely someone will commit the "act"
    Works for some things, but passion and religion make consequences moot. People in a killing frenzy with their wives don't think of consequences; people who believe that God told them to kill just don't care.

    Might work for some, though. Does for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nord Jim View Post
    Works for some things, but passion and religion make consequences moot. People in a killing frenzy with their wives don't think of consequences; people who believe that God told them to kill just don't care.

    Might work for some, though. Does for me.

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    And this is what percentage of the people? And how many people in that percentage will be weeded out by background checks? and the few that weren't weeded out, how many of them will be stopped in their tracks while perpetrating such a crime by a law abiding citizen who happens to be carrying?


    I'll take the odds, and take my chances Sir!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
    And this is what percentage of the people? And how many people in that percentage will be weeded out by background checks? and the few that weren't weeded out, how many of them will be stopped in their tracks while perpetrating such a crime by a law abiding citizen who happens to be carrying?


    I'll take the odds, and take my chances Sir!
    Actually, crimes of passion are a pretty high percentage of gun crimes, as far as I know (being lazy here with the research, but I believe it holds up). No way to prevent with background checks because the insanity is temporary and situational.

    No research I've seen suggests that the number of crimes stopped by an armed citizen comes anywhere near the number of crimes and accidents enabled by wide-spread gun ownership.

    But that's not really the point.

    Cars are required to have safety gear because they're dangerous. They're required to be registered and insured for the same reason. Safety equipment, for example, could nearly eliminate kids getting killed with the family gat.

    We also need to go upside Hollywood's head about their mania for brainwashing our children into thinking that violence is a solution. Every time Hollywood tries to show kids that they can solve problems with guns, we should be all over them.

    Just an opinion. It's what the NRA should be doing -- promoting a responsible image of gun ownership, not cowboys and Indians.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nord Jim View Post
    . It's what the NRA should be doing -- promoting a responsible image of gun ownership, not cowboys and Indians.

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    Two things!
    One, you keep spouting facts and figures without offering any links to back you up!

    Two, I believe that is exactly what the NRA is doing! That is promoting responsible use of guns!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
    Two things!
    One, you keep spouting facts and figures without offering any links to back you up!

    Two, I believe that is exactly what the NRA is doing! That is promoting responsible use of guns!
    Actually, I normally do give backup. I believe I acknowledged being a bit lazy this time around.

    Don't get me started on the NRA. Really. They don't represent gun owners. They represent gun manufacturers. The NRA Loooooves gun violence on TV. They love convincing people that guns=manhood. They love creating gun-nuts -- those folks who convince the rest of the country that gun owners aren't to be trusted. Not only do they do absolutely nothing to counter the negative image of gun owners, they actually go out of their way to promote it. Within days of the Columbine shootings, the NRA was in Columbine holding rallies and taunting the grieving families. It was unbelievable.

    Why else do they oppose safety equipment? Why do they oppose banning plastic guns that might get through security? Why do they insist that hunters have a sporting need for magazines that hold more than 30 rounds? Why won't they even try to educate the public about the difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-automatic weapon. It's all so the manufacturers can sell more stuff. They care about the short-term profit, not the fact that if their negligence creates enough of a backlash, we're all losers. They don't look that far forward. It's really scandalous.

    I could go on. Stop me now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nord Jim View Post
    Actually, I normally do give backup. I believe I acknowledged being a bit lazy this time around.

    Don't get me started on the NRA. Really. They don't represent gun owners. They represent gun manufacturers. The NRA Loooooves gun violence on TV. They love convincing people that guns=manhood. They love creating gun-nuts -- those folks who convince the rest of the country that gun owners aren't to be trusted. Not only do they do absolutely nothing to counter the negative image of gun owners, they actually go out of their way to promote it. Within days of the Columbine shootings, the NRA was in Columbine holding rallies and taunting the grieving families. It was unbelievable.

    Why else do they oppose safety equipment? Why do they oppose banning plastic guns that might get through security? Why do they insist that hunters have a sporting need for magazines that hold more than 30 rounds? Why won't they even try to educate the public about the difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-automatic weapon. It's all so the manufacturers can sell more stuff. They care about the short-term profit, not the fact that if their negligence creates enough of a backlash, we're all losers. They don't look that far forward. It's really scandalous.

    I could go on. Stop me now.

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    Link please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
    Link please?
    WWW.NRA.ORG

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    Quote Originally Posted by honedright View Post
    Been enjoying reading this thread without joining in, but had to jump in to disagree with this statement. I don't believe honest people are honest due to the fear of consequenses from the police. More so the consequenses of self image/ confidence, Karma or spiritual accountability. I believe that for honest people the police are the least concern.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nord Jim View Post
    Thank you for the link, but since you didn't link to the specific information you were reffering to I had to do a little searching and found this:Education & Training
    Is this what you mean!

    I'll see if I can find more stuff if you are interested, or, maybe you can give me a more specific link.

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