Fentoine Lum (11-17-2018)
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Fentoine Lum (11-17-2018)
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"It [the draft] is duty rather than slavery. I part with the author on the caviler idea that individual freedom (whatever that may be to the person) leads to nirvana, anyone older that 12 knows that is BS."
-(Midcan5)
"Allow me to masturbate my patriotism furiously and publicly at this opportunity."
-(Ib1yysguy)
"There is no 'equal opportunity' today unless the government makes it so."
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"abortion is not killing Its birth control"
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You keep insisting the NRA membership is for (your suggested type of) gun control, that is a lie. Why must you liberals blame NRA members, who pose no threat whatsoever, for others who are already breaking the law? You keep babbling about the NRA's goal is gun manufacturer profits, that's a lie, but then you have no idea and dismiss the fact that the NRA is the largest organization promoting gun safety and responsible ownership. There are millions of responsible people who own and legally use these weapons you say "are not appropriate for civil society," who are you to make this judgement?
Mature and wise? Again, that's your opinion. As I said before, at one time you could get a gun mail ordered from Sears or buy an M1 Garand at a hardware store. Tell me why there weren't all these "mass shootings" in those days. Like I said before, raise your kids to be more responsible.
This country has been at war on and off since we won our freedom (that was a war too) from the British. Why now, all of a sudden, is the "mind-toll is greater than ever acknowledged"? Seems to me, American society has done pretty well after past wars (and no, I'm not supporting war at all). Those who fought in WWII were considered "the greatest generation," both in battle and in this country's technological advancements afterward, were they not? Everyone I knew from that generation did pretty well for themselves.
Lastly, "A nation needs to defend itself if attacked. A society does too." I agree 100% and that is why I am a responsible gun owner (and successful hunter). Whether you agree or not, I always will be. As you say, "there simply is no other option."
Common sense is not a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.
Hello RB 60,
Point of order. Most NRA members support some type of gun control. I never said they supported my position.
I don't 'blame the members.' I am critical of the organization.
It may not be stated as such, but that's what is going on.
I give the NRA a D for gun safety promotion. Sure, they have some programs, but every time there is another mass shooting they say: 'Now is not the time to talk about gun control.' Only problem is they never say: 'OK, now is the time.' Probably because there are so many shootings we never get a chance to recover from one. So it's never the time to talk about gun control. Why the semantic games? If the NRA's position is that it is never time to even talk about gun control then why don't they simply say so? Who are they fooling? Themselves?
That was back when male superiority was enshrined, right? When one income would support the whole family and a man was king of his castle? Most of these shootings are disgruntled white guys. The connection is rather obvious. Begrudged white males are lashing out at whatever they've picked as their boogieman.
PTSD has always been there. We're just talking about it more openly now.
How many blacks who fought in WWII did well afterwards? Even if they managed to get an education and find a job (admittedly tougher for blacks in the age of segregation,) they were redlined out of good neighborhoods and prevented from getting mortgages, the primary wealth-building tool of the middle class. Being financially disadvantaged as a race, led to increased crime.
A society needs to collectively protect itself from the advent of war.
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
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