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gejohnston

(17,502 posts)
16. Yes the answers are full of holes.
Wed May 25, 2016, 07:04 PM
May 2016

This is how I would answer.
"Some people would also say that dinosaurs and humans co existed before the great flood, it doesn't mean they should be able to make policy. First, criminals and terrorists don't go to licensed gun stores or gun shows. We know that on studies like the Wright and Rossi studies decades ago. That being the case, background checks won't prevent criminals and terrorists from getting guns because they them. The two Quran Salifasts in California got them through a straw purchase, in violation of federal law. The buyer transferred the guns to the terrorists in violation of California's UBC. Why would they if they can get machine guns on the black market just like Quran thumpers did in Paris and other parts of Europe? It doesn't matter where you are on this planet, if you can get heroin, coke, or pot, you can get a gun. Heroin, cocaine, and other drugs have been illegal for over a century. Pot has been illegal since the FDR administration. Last year, there were more heroin deaths than homicides. These people who kill each other over market share won't be able to get guns? How do we have a serious conversation with people with the critical thinking skills of young earth creationists."

The laws on the books regarding selling guns to people who should not have them have been rendered toothless by NRA lobbyists for weapons manufacturers.
For example?
I have a Bible, Book of Mormon, Tao te Ching, and several guns.

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The idea that they wouldn't have an answer for the question is laughable. Brickbat May 2016 #1
The very premise of the question is ridiculous. No one is advocating there be no background checks Press Virginia May 2016 #2
Yes it is indeed Duckhunter935 May 2016 #4
Not surprising Duckhunter935 May 2016 #3
The Bellesiles School of Intellectual Honesty. Eleanors38 May 2016 #5
Controllers gotta control....truth be damned. ileus May 2016 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Lint Head May 2016 #7
It may be. But that doesn't change the fact that the video from the movie Press Virginia May 2016 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Lint Head May 2016 #10
Great! Why did they edit them out and Press Virginia May 2016 #13
Silence is the technique I choose. Though some would use a Lint Head May 2016 #23
IOWs you applaud the dishonest portrayal of what happened. Press Virginia May 2016 #25
You obviously "don't" get it. So let's end the conversation here. Lint Head May 2016 #26
I get it. You're ignoring the difference between the audio and edited video Press Virginia May 2016 #27
Some folks think Bowling for Columbine was a documentary. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2016 #31
Nah, the "source" is just an excuse, more like they don't like the results DonP May 2016 #32
You don't seem very silent. beevul May 2016 #35
. Lint Head May 2016 #36
Typical in that I point out hypocrisy when I see it... beevul May 2016 #38
Yes the answers are full of holes. gejohnston May 2016 #16
I said I "own" a Bible. If someone jumps to the conclusion that Lint Head May 2016 #22
I was simply making a statement gejohnston May 2016 #24
. Lint Head May 2016 #28
CNN and WaPo are now running with it. Kang Colby May 2016 #20
I see you deleted sarisataka Jun 2016 #46
Genetic fallacy aside, do you dispute the contents of the post? friendly_iconoclast May 2016 #9
I do not and will never consider propaganda from right wing Lint Head May 2016 #12
Do democrats condone editing out answers Press Virginia May 2016 #14
Supporting fraud is now a Dem value? DonP May 2016 #15
There are no ethics in the enforcement of correct thought. Marengo May 2016 #30
Are you trying to claim that the audio clip is fake? TupperHappy May 2016 #17
and Media Matters puts out propaganda for the regressive left. gejohnston May 2016 #11
Here's the Washington Post. Giggity May 2016 #21
I think Nixon's secretary started the erasure/delete trend, no? Eleanors38 May 2016 #33
I will patiently await sarisataka Jun 2016 #42
Meet the new Rachel!! Oneka May 2016 #18
VCDL sent this out in an email blast yesterday. Kang Colby May 2016 #19
VCDL is a bit too conservative for me TeddyR Jun 2016 #44
I did sign up. And I'm not even a VA resident. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #45
Feel the need to once again point out the irony of the title 'Under the Gun' -- pablo_marmol May 2016 #29
An editor can have more impact than an interview participant discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2016 #34
Oh FFS -- Couric's QUESTION was edited as well! pablo_marmol May 2016 #37
They beat the dumb cow at her own game and she couldn't let that air. ileus May 2016 #39
Now she's blaming the editor of the "documentary" ... DonP May 2016 #40
Kicked - in appreciation of The Controller Cricket Orchestra NT pablo_marmol May 2016 #41
Sing it! Puha Ekapi Jun 2016 #43
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