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I don't get this whole 'lets have a reasoned debate'. You just did what Piece did last night. Ask a question, receive a response, and then ask the question again. When I ask someone a question and they give me an answer then I take that as an answer. I read what MamaJ wrote, I clicked the link, and I read the passage being referred to and I understood it.
Originally posted by 12m8keall2c
reply to post by Spiramirabilis
What is a TRUE American? == loaded questions for $200, ALEX!?
Originally posted by biggilo
reply to post by John_Rodger_Cornman
I am more thinking of your run of the mill criminal, street dealer kind of guy. Over here those sort of criminals find it quite hard to get access to firearms. Because of this the weapons get passed around etc and generally aren't going to be well maintained.
International cartels and gangs will always have access to weaponry but those sort of criminals have the weapons to use against each other and law enforcement more so than me and you.
This above Quote , is why it is not a "loaded" question, But a Valid Question.
Originally posted by MamaJ
reply to post by MajorKarma
I agree..... What you said is TRUTH...
and I KNOW I am a TRUE American and sadly many are not. They are fooling them self into believing they are though.
I could care less how the "debate" went. In my eyes.... its not up for a damn debate. Period.
Originally posted by biggilo
Personally I don't think Americans should give up their guns, I understand how many of you would actually NEED them never mind wanting them. This is just a debate on the internet, and personally speaking I am just interested in understanding why so many of you feel you need to be so heavily armed.
Originally posted by nerbot
Kudos to Piers Morgan for remaining level headed when faced with such a coward.
Anyone who refuses to listen, ignores other people, cannot control himself, cannot answer simple questions, cannot debate, sidesteps the subject and gets as angry as he does when he doesn't need to is a psycopath and letting him own guns is just plain stupid.
An intimidating bully who makes the whole pro gun affair seem like a childish rant and does nothing for the cause.
Same old "me me me me" Alex.
Originally posted by nerbot
Kudos to Piers Morgan for remaining level headed when faced with such a coward.
Anyone who refuses to listen, ignores other people, cannot control himself, cannot answer simple questions, cannot debate, sidesteps the subject and gets as angry as he does when he doesn't need to is a psycopath and letting him own guns is just plain stupid.
Originally posted by Spiramirabilis
reply to post by queenofswords
I understand where you are coming from. You want everybody to live in love and light and peace...and just get along. I, too, imagine such a world.
I imagine you may just mean this the way it sounds - but it's pure condescension
I grew up with guns - and people who know how to use them
Do not (like so many do) suppose that I and people like me look at the world through rose colored glasses - our lives, intentions - hopes and dreams - are not based on fantasy
Or lollipops and nursery rhymes
Much of the most difficult work towards a better tomorrow in this life and on this planet is being done by peaceful people - without weapons
But, that world is not here....yet. World governments and society itself are creating an atmosphere that is feeding degenerate behavior, psychopathic irresponsible people, greed for what others have, and a hunger for power and control. It is slowly tearing down the once noble foundations that built individual responsibility, moral character, and reverence for life and liberty. It is becoming a scarier world for those that love and honor those things.
These people are also fueling the weapons industry - you're playing your part. Or the part they'd have you play - depending on how you look at it
You have a narrow view. You actually think that by taking away the 2A (or even considering it), somehow all will be right in the world. Your hopes are valid, but naive and somewhat blurred. It is indeed a conundrum.
Check yourself my friend - you have no idea what I really think, want - see or understand - so don't be so fast to decide these things for me - are you really so lazy and fearful as that?
:-)
I don't demand that we repeal anything. However, any group or person that sees compromise as a declaration of war is someone we should all suspect
reply to post by Spiramirabilis
This sort of thing has always interested me - that there are 'better' Americans
Originally posted by MamaJ
reply to post by Spiramirabilis
My point is you took a quote from me that was in agreement with another posters.... post. Had you read it, you would not question me. If you did read it, then you are trying to manipulate the question- answer bit.
Go for it. Im playing..... got a cookie?
Its not about being "better"..... its about being one.
Ill bite.
Originally posted by ararisq
You clearly don't watch much Piers Morgan. You just described him to a tee.
Originally posted by Spiramirabilis
reply to post by MamaJ
Thank you much
:-)
one more thing - who are our domestic enemies?
Originally posted by Spiramirabilis
reply to post by MamaJ
Its not about being "better"..... its about being one.
uh - huh :-)
And so, who is not...one?