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Originally posted by thisguyrighthere
reply to post by franspeakfree
But take a step back and look at where these gun-ignorant, trigger-happy people are.
Originally posted by franspeakfree
the majority of young people that have guns are so they look cool and feel powerful
In my book tightening up gun laws or indeed banning certain people from owning them is the way forward.
Chicago has been hit by a gun crime surge which saw nine people killed in 36 separate shooting incidents last weekend.
Twenty-four of the city's public school children have been killed since the academic year began last August - 21 of them in shootings.
Police Superintendent Jody Weis blamed the weekend's outbreak of violence on an excess of guns and gangs.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 37 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend. Eight of the shootings were fatal. Chicago police received dozens of 911 calls about the gun violence around the city this weekend. They acknowledge that 37 shootings is a big number for a three-day period. Six people were hit in three separate shootings late Sunday night on the city's West Side.
Chicago has regained the title of America's murder capital, despite registering its fewest homicides in almost 40 years, police says
Last year, police seized about 10,000 guns for the second year in a row.
I believe that people should have a good reason to keep guns, not just for 'self defense'
Originally posted by mf_luder
reply to post by Solomons
Amen. Don't take away my gun rights because people are idiots. This is 100% the parent's fault for leaving it not only accessible but LOADED as well.
That's insanity of the highest order.
Originally posted by franspeakfree
Originally posted by Solomons
Nothing to do with the right to bare arms,everything to do with stupid stupid irresponsible parents.Very sad for them and im sure they are going through a terrible time,but hate to put it bluntly...100% their fault.
Sure but I am dead set against guns and I believe it would be better for everyone in general if the gun laws were tightened.
Originally posted by rogue1
Originally posted by franspeakfree
How many people that give it all the talk talk could actually pull the trigger and kill another human being? Death is Death and something that you would have to live with for the rest of your life
Good point and I totally agree. There is much bravado in here, I think due to the TV nation America has become.
Originally posted by Lazyninja
reply to post by franspeakfree
Also I find your use of the term "big i am" to be extremely insulting. Just for some future reference to a meditating pacifist type who probably doesn't aim to annoy people.
edit on 31-5-2009 by Lazyninja]
I believe that anyone caught with a gun on them in the street should face 2 years in prison, thats 2 years not out in 6 months for good behaviour, that should start cleaning up the cities.
Originally posted by franspeakfree
Sure but I am dead set against guns and I believe it would be better for everyone in general if the gun laws were tightened.