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In reply to the discussion: Universal Background Checks for firearms [View all]DonP
(6,185 posts)8. So, as usual, sit on your hands instead of standing up for what you believe in
You are the one that just said "repeal the second amendment", right?
But you're too lazy, too busy, too frightened, too confused, too something to actually do anything to start the process? Some people might think that's hypocritical, after all your blather about it.
But I bet if someone else did the work you'd be proud to sign for the repeal, right? You just don't want to get your hands dirty and you probably have to take the garbage out, walk the dog, grade a quiz or do something else more important.
Yeah, heck, let somebody else do the hard work, then jump on the bandwagon and take credit for the idea.
Maybe somebody with actual principles and strongly held beliefs will finally do it instead of somebody with just a sweaty keyboard.
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Giving Gun Worshipers another Amendment to further Sanctify their Religion is not an step forward.
stone space
Oct 2015
#3
Sounds like my experience with describing Chicago gun laws as Jim (large, raucous black bird).
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#32
This is a reasonable proposal for this gun owner...Controllers? Not so much.
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#27
I am skeptical because much of the rhetoric here and elsewhere is characterized...
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#49
"...believe drugs should be illegal?" From The Anti-Ammosexual Handbook of Reality?
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#33