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originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
originally posted by: Black_Fox
Plus, being a terrorist is done by actions, not by religious affiliation.
It's mind blowing how many people don;t understand this. They think it's an arbitrary label given based on racial prejudice.
I think I'll just sit back and watch you destroy your own support slowly from the inside out with stupidity.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
Guns aside for the moment, how does anyone stop this?
Do we start profiling anyone who wants to rent a large truck?
Can we stop this and still remain a free society?
originally posted by: dothedew
Well, I was about to go on about car bans, Van Free Zones, etc.......
But we've all herd that enough.
So instead, How about a song of my people:
"I've got a lovely bunch of Coconuts, didly-dee, there they are, standing in the road! BUM BUM BUM!
Big Ones, Small Ones, Some as Big As Your Head!"
On a serious note, thoughts and prayers to all involved in the incident. I can't believe the NRA let this tragedy happen.
originally posted by: AScrubWhoDied
a reply to: Edumakated
It's a terrible analogy because weapons are designed to do one thing and that's to kill.
You don't see 30 mm cannons mounted on OEM vehicles do you because why?
originally posted by: Edumakated
Time to ban these assault vans. All van's should have manual transmissions. Cars shouldn't be allowed to shift gears so fast. Did the van driver have background check? For the children... if we can just save one life. I mean, no one actually needs a van when a smart car will do.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Athetos
True.
Anyone determined to commit act(s) of violence will always find a way to do so, regardless of the laws.
originally posted by: DAVID64
a reply to: Nyiah
It's not about guns per se, it's about the hypocrisy and knee jerk reactions of some, depending on the weapon used to commit the crime. One is "let's wait and see what the facts are" the other is instant damnation of an entire group.
I think you have us confused with Liberal Democrats.
originally posted by: MysticPearl
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Athetos
True.
Anyone determined to commit act(s) of violence will always find a way to do so, regardless of the laws.
Problem is modern society is creating more crazy people.
MSM, rhetoric, technology, social media, medication, poor quality of food, etc, is all contributing.