Thread: Assault weopen carnage agian?

Originally Posted by straightrazorheaven

Allow me to comment on the "Marx" comment. That man had something. Communism works as an ideal, capitalism is the only thing wrong with communism.

You realize of course that America was and is based on the notion that capitalism is a good thing? Uh, so much so that many American has given his and her life in the pursuit of it right?

And just so we are clear you do know the difference between communism and socialism... uh, right? Just asking.


The system can't change, there is too much corruption in the GOP to allow that to happen. They can't even agree on a budget for crying out loud.

Uh, you do know what the GOP stands for right? The republican party... just in case.

So you are saying all of America's woes are at the end of the Republican party? Uh, the Democratic party is all good and has nothing to do with the whole budget issue then? Right! Ok... it's all on the Republicans then - as corrupt as they are.

I have had time to reflect on why Britain has the violent crime rate it does. If you put your hand on a person, who doesn't want it there, you can be arrested for assauLt.
Take that as you will.
"Take that as you will?" Take what as you will?!! You realize of course that that is illegal in America too right? Hey! Guess what!? They even call it the same thing. Assault! Who knew!!?? Surely you didn't - but that's ok... just say anything.

Originally Posted by straightrazorheaven

How do you fix these social problems without removing firearms?

There are a few ways! Maybe not all as radical as removing something many American's are as passionate about as their rights given to them from their founding fathers... but you know, that's so... "back then!"

Next there needs to be free universal healthcare. The social service can refer individuals with problems to the health service to help. The community would be less divided, public unrest would be lessened.

You know there is no such thing as "free" universal healthcare... right! Anywhere! Even in Cuba! The debate in America is if American's wish to pay a private company or their government for the care they get! American's aren't at all comfortable with the notion of paying governments anything - and stating it's free will only make things worse as no American believes in anything that is free! They are hard working people who feel good about getting services for moneys rendered!

Free health care! Bah! Where I ask you? Be careful with your wording!

The huge gap between rich and poor needs closing. The housing standards for the poor are DISGUSTING. I have seen better slums in Africa, and I am not exaggerating. How can you expect people to live this way and get on in life.

All I ask is you show me the slum in America you are referring to. Take some pictures. They exist, but I want to know what you think is worse than an entire continents slum.

Americans get screwed by businesses, how can Att charge over $200 a month for my phone contract, then charge me for a phone. In England we pay £25 a month including a top of the line phone. This isn't off topic, the government doesn't give two hoots about the American people. The government needs to care first and the people will follow.

Oh and when Thatcher privatized so many of your institutions back home... based on capitalist notions I might add, those company's haven't screwed the British people? No company or industry has ever been bad to it's clients in Britten in the last ten years LOL!!??

But seriously - what plan are YOU getting that costs $200?? That's high by anyone's standards!

How can the people be expected to respect life when the police don't? I have seen police drag people from cars for taking you long to give id.

Seriously - what did you watch one episode of Cops and come to that conclusion? Have you ever been to a football game in England? I have! Leaving, the cops weren't exactly their handing out lollipops!

The kids here have few responsibilities. Yet they can drive? Most kids don't even have a job, what's that all about? I'm talking 13-14 year olds. I held a job from being 12. Good for you!

You seem like a piece loving, nice guy SRH. But being that I am not even an American, and I can, and did blow wide holes in the what I would call the judgmental dribble you are espousing - I can't even imagine how an American would feel about the things you are writing.

Gun ownership is a very passionate topic in America and one that many people are well versed on. This year at school I noted two kids who did their senior thesis on the issue.

You can't just walk into a conversation like this with a bunch of Americans debating the issue after the horrific tragedy that recently transpired and talk about how you feel... Unless you are very humble. Present facts or be humble... that or expect even non american's to evaluate everything you say negatively.

I hope that helps you - it took me a while to learn. Heck I might even be wrong.