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Originally posted by greenkoolaid
As for the point about Bowling For Columbine calling for the banning of all guns, I don't think that was his whole point. I think his point was that something in American culture makes them more violent than other countries. he interviews a number of Canadians who have handguns. He states that there about 7 million guns in 10 millions guns. He says that Canada is one gun toting, gun loving country, and yet is doesn't have nearly the murder rate. I think that was his point. That America is a culture of fear. And when they are afraid they reach for their guns.
Originally posted by Seapeople
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
As for the point about Bowling For Columbine calling for the banning of all guns, I don't think that was his whole point. I think his point was that something in American culture makes them more violent than other countries. he interviews a number of Canadians who have handguns. He states that there about 7 million guns in 10 millions guns. He says that Canada is one gun toting, gun loving country, and yet is doesn't have nearly the murder rate. I think that was his point. That America is a culture of fear. And when they are afraid they reach for their guns.
Do you know how many people die each day in Isreal? From suicide bombs and war? Thats not more violent??????
Originally posted by insite
greenkoolaid,
your example is perfect. this goes out to russian, how successful would the DC snipers be if they used throwing knives instead of their .22?
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
Originally posted by Seapeople
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
As for the point about Bowling For Columbine calling for the banning of all guns, I don't think that was his whole point. I think his point was that something in American culture makes them more violent than other countries. he interviews a number of Canadians who have handguns. He states that there about 7 million guns in 10 millions guns. He says that Canada is one gun toting, gun loving country, and yet is doesn't have nearly the murder rate. I think that was his point. That America is a culture of fear. And when they are afraid they reach for their guns.
Do you know how many people die each day in Isreal? From suicide bombs and war? Thats not more violent??????
They are at war. You can compare Israel to one of the G7 countries.
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
And by the way, I haven't stated anywhere in this thread that I am calling for the banning of guns. I have stated in a number of gun control arguements on this website that I am for the banning of guns. I just don't like the reasons people give for why guns should be allowed. Most of them don't hold any water with me.
I don't think more guns reduces crimes. Sure it may reduce break and enters, but it is going to raise murders and it is going to raise accidental deaths, not a fair trade in my opinion.
The reason that I don't support gun control is because I don't like the government telling me what to do, and not because of any of the arguements that people have stated in this thread.
Originally posted by Seapeople
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
Originally posted by Seapeople
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
As for the point about Bowling For Columbine calling for the banning of all guns, I don't think that was his whole point. I think his point was that something in American culture makes them more violent than other countries. he interviews a number of Canadians who have handguns. He states that there about 7 million guns in 10 millions guns. He says that Canada is one gun toting, gun loving country, and yet is doesn't have nearly the murder rate. I think that was his point. That America is a culture of fear. And when they are afraid they reach for their guns.
Do you know how many people die each day in Isreal? From suicide bombs and war? Thats not more violent??????
They are at war. You can compare Israel to one of the G7 countries.
We are at war. And it is irrelevant. They are violent because of their beliefs. People are killers. We hate each other. We kill each other. We do it regardless. We did it long before we had guns. Except then we stretched people bodies out. Impailed them on stakes. Hung them on crosses. Stuck them in the iron maiden. Stoned them to death. Beat them with clubs. Lit them on fire. Stabbed then. Poisoned their food. Tied them to horses and made them run. Drowned them under water. Starved them. Cut body parts off. Ripped their guts out of their stomach. Rolled boulders on top of them. Did I miss any?
Originally posted by insite
immigration does not really kill people, unless you mean by stripping away jobs from people so honest hardworking naturalised citizens starve. enlighten me please NEO, I'm afraid I am ignorant to this connection.
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
Originally posted by insite
immigration does not really kill people, unless you mean by stripping away jobs from people so honest hardworking naturalised citizens starve. enlighten me please NEO, I'm afraid I am ignorant to this connection.
Neo is an admitted racist, he thinks that all non whites are essentially violent people.
Originally posted by THENEO
insite,
how about tougher immigration laws and we still keep the guns?
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
# you I am. He has admitted to being a racist. And his last statement just backed me up.
So shove your #ing moron up your ass.
Originally posted by greenkoolaid
He did not admit it on this thread, he admitted it on another. We have had a number of discussions. And yes, his statement does have racist implications, learn to read between the lines.