You Americans are obsessed with guns. What is it, Penis envy?
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Score: 1.0 (3 votes). wrote:
Sometimes i think you europeans are jealous of our right to bear arms.
While us Aussies are jealous of the spelling abilities of 16 year old 'Mercans who seem to believe that owning guns will solve all problems.
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Score: 1.0 (3 votes). wrote:
Yes. What is wrong with that?
The fact that your parents allow it lowers the odds that you are made from genetic material that would predispose you to common sense. I was more worried about what you could do to others, not you specifically as much as wondering how many school shootings start this way.
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fat_boy wrote:
There is no excuse in a modern, civilised, society for any weapon other than a target, or hunting weapon.
That's not true. The argument that we are entitled to self-defense from crime is perfectly sensible. If your wife were raped, I'm sure you would wish that she had a gun on her at the time.
fat_boy is right. The self defense argument sounds good on paper but fails in the real world (you should visit it sometime). Firstly a criminal will claim that his gun is for self defense or hunting or some other reasonable use: not many will say I need a gun to rob the 7-11. If both the attacker and the victim have guns the victim is many times more likely to be killed or seriously injured then if none of them have one. Guns also mean that if you get a "rush of blood" and fly into a rage you could shoot and kill someone before you come to your senses: it only takes a split second to pull a trigger. Then there is the fact that guns embolden criminals and actually encourage them to commit crimes: someone may think twice about robbing someone if they have to get into a fist fight first. Let's not forget how many children find guns and end up dead or worse go on a rampage and kill many innocent people first: you don't hear of many knife rampages. I simply cannot understand why so many people in the U.S. are unwilling to see the truth when it comes to guns. The normal reply is "it's my right": well you shouldn't have nor want a right that causes so much social damage. Check out the CDC website here[^] and see for yourself what damage guns cause and compare this to some of the others.
Steve
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Shog9 wrote:
edited them out of my post, just to make your reply look stupid.
He doesnt need much help making himself look stupid.
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. - Sigmund Freud
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You have to remember that the 2nd amendment was only a prohibition upon the federal government. Under Jeffersonian principles, state and local governments could exercise gun control all they liked and have frequently done so. But as I said below, guns, like cars, are such an instrinsic part of our culture, it is going to be virtually impossible to get rid of them to any meaningful extent.
Thank God for disproportional force.
Stan Shannon wrote:
You have to remember that the 2nd amendment was only a prohibition upon the federal government. Under Jeffersonian principles, state and local governments could exercise gun control all they liked and have frequently done so.
So technically, States could have laws contradicting federal ones?
I'm kept awake at night by the sounds of anthracite screaming.
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fat_boy wrote:
There is no excuse in a modern, civilised, society for any weapon other than a target, or hunting weapon.
That's not true. The argument that we are entitled to self-defense from crime is perfectly sensible. If your wife were raped, I'm sure you would wish that she had a gun on her at the time.
No, because it would be taken off her and used against her. Actually, my wife was in the filth, and is quite capable of wrestling 6' guys to the ground. Self defence lessons are far more effective.
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fat_boy wrote:
The wild west has finished guys. Didnt anyone tell you?
Look, buddy. You don't live here. You aren't the one who has to be worried about getting car-jacked by a shotgun-wielding meth addict. Why not leave the self-satisfied ranting to those of us who do?
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It is for your own good :-D (Do I have to add for the kiddies here without a totally developed brain that I am kidding?) Question: how the meth addict got his gun in the first place? -- modified at 4:34 Friday 25th August, 2006
I'm kept awake at night by the sounds of anthracite screaming.
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Your friends are yuppies. A Weber is totally different to a BBQ. All you need is a sheet of rusty metal, some old bricks and a fire.
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fat_boy wrote:
There is no excuse in a modern, civilised, society for any weapon other than a target, or hunting weapon.
well if it isn't the Oracle of all that is civilized. I have mine as a last bastion of protection against bomb vest wearing religous fanatics and the Clintonites.
Mike Dear NYT - the fact is, the founding fathers hung traitors. Vincent Reynolds: My opposition is as enlightened as your support, jackass. dennisd45: My view of the world is slightly more nuanced dennisd45 (the NAMBLA supporter) wrote: I know exactly what it means. So shut up you mother killing baby raper.
Mike Gaskey wrote:
I have mine as a last bastion of protection against bomb vest wearing religous fanatics
OK, I'll bet that neither you, or your friends ever get to use a gun against an Islamic suicide bomber. Thus making your statement, and sentiment, a utter load of crap.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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Sometimes i think you europeans are jealous of our right to bear arms. I am 16 and have 2 rifles and about 500 rounds of 7.62x39. i doubt that would be legal in your country, but it is here. :)
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. - Sigmund Freud
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I am 16 and have 2 rifles and about 500 rounds of 7.62x39
I hope you have plenty of valid targets on which to use such powerfull ammunition. I relly hope you do.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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You have to remember that the 2nd amendment was only a prohibition upon the federal government. Under Jeffersonian principles, state and local governments could exercise gun control all they liked and have frequently done so. But as I said below, guns, like cars, are such an instrinsic part of our culture, it is going to be virtually impossible to get rid of them to any meaningful extent.
Thank God for disproportional force.
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fat_boy wrote:
And if you think owning a gun is defence against a tyranical run army well, unless you have tanks and helicopters too you arte totally out matched.
Tell that to the insurgents in Iraq...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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My 5. No enemy is as difficult for a traditional Army to combat as is an armed indigenous insurgency. Nukes, ballistic missiles, tanks,helicopters, and heavy artillery are little help.
Rob Graham wrote:
are little help
What crap. OK, I'll give you an assult rifle, put you in an urban environment, and then blow it to shit with hellfires and artillery. Then I'll send in the tanks. Follwed by troops. Think you're going to survive? Fight back? Win? Bollocks are you.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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The soviets lost to the guerilla force in Afganistan.
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. - Sigmund Freud
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fat_boy wrote:
The wild west has finished guys. Didnt anyone tell you?
Look, buddy. You don't live here. You aren't the one who has to be worried about getting car-jacked by a shotgun-wielding meth addict. Why not leave the self-satisfied ranting to those of us who do?
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Shog9 wrote:
worried about getting car-jacked by a shotgun-wielding meth addict.
And have you ever seen a shotgun wielding meth adict? Ever seen one car jacking? Perhaps a car ahead of, or behind you in the traffic? Do you think you will ever see one? Ever be car jacked?
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Richard A. Abbott wrote:
I suppose you will be lumping together all those "illegal" Mexicans and blaming them for all the ills of you Americans
Did he say anything about the illegal (notice i didnt use quotation marks because they ARE here illegaly) mexicans, you idiot? Several times a year here in Arkansas there will be an news story about a meth "lab" that has been busted. Meth makes makes people into strange zombie-like creatures that are willing to do anything to get their drugs. And most of the time it doesnt have anything to do with any particular racial group.
A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity. - Sigmund Freud
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Meth makes makes people into strange zombie-like creatures that are willing to do anything to get their drugs
Ha ha ha! Where the fuck did you hear that crap! You been sitting on daddys knee listening to monster stories again? Listen kiddy, and listen well. I've taken speed (meth) plenty of times. You talk, you dance, you stay up all night, have a laugh, and probably talk too much. Then you go to sleep for 2 days. Thats it. Its nothing. Shit, it used to be legal till the 60's.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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Score: 1.0 (3 votes). wrote:
Meth makes makes people into strange zombie-like creatures that are willing to do anything to get their drugs.
They're also really annoying conversationalists. I mean, i thought potheads were bad, but at least potheads just waste a lot of time stating the obvious and laughing about it. Methheads don't seem to even bother noticing the obvious, they just keep talking, a mile a minute, about whatever pops into their heads. It's no wonder they have such a reputation for violence - they probably need to start shooting or brawling every now and then, just to give their jaws a rest... (yeah, there are a lot of drug users around out here)
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Shog9 wrote:
It's no wonder they have such a reputation for violence
What utter crap. If you havent tried speed you dont know what you are talking about and should not venture your ignorant opinions.
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Score: 1.0 (3 votes). wrote:
I am glad you are not in a position of authority.
You go 16 year old boy.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
In this case, it is not penis envy but Rambo envy ;)
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Score: 1.0 (3 votes). wrote:
Meth makes makes people into strange zombie-like creatures that are willing to do anything to get their drugs
Ha ha ha! Where the fuck did you hear that crap! You been sitting on daddys knee listening to monster stories again? Listen kiddy, and listen well. I've taken speed (meth) plenty of times. You talk, you dance, you stay up all night, have a laugh, and probably talk too much. Then you go to sleep for 2 days. Thats it. Its nothing. Shit, it used to be legal till the 60's.
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fat_boy wrote:
You been sitting on daddys knee listening to monster stories again
That would explain his worldly wisdom. Don't scare him too much, afterall, he's just out of nappies, :-D :doh: Also, we don't want him to become a statistic as highlighted here [^] :sigh:
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fat_boy wrote:
You been sitting on daddys knee listening to monster stories again
That would explain his worldly wisdom. Don't scare him too much, afterall, he's just out of nappies, :-D :doh: Also, we don't want him to become a statistic as highlighted here [^] :sigh:
I can just imaging Kyle hanging around, drinking, with his mates. One of them, perhaps he doesnt know him that well, starts messing around with the rifle. Loads a .762 round, and bang. It'll kill a man at 2 miles. At close range, it'll go straight through you and the wall behind. Yep, he could become one of those stats a lot easier than my kid.
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