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 Apr 19 2007, 03:19 PM
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 Photoartist  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,363 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 399,390  |
So, after the school shooting at Virginia Tech, the problem of gun control in America presents itself again.
Should gun control in America (or anywhere else in the world, or even the whole world) be tightened? Or even completely banned? But then some would say that would be unconstitutional. Maybe gun control should even be looser? Discuss it. |
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Apr 22 2007, 08:33 PM
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 The one man Voltron Group: Member Posts: 711 Joined: Dec 2006 Member No: 491,519 |
For practical purposes, it seems like gun control should be left for each state to decide.
While gun ownership is a right that affects the U.S.A., the characteristics of each state are the ones that should determine under which conditions said right to bear arms can be exercised. Federal bans would be too broad and therefore unable to satisfy the needs of every state. More than likely a ban of that order would be as ineffectual as Clinton's federal ban was. QUOTE Is there any need for stricter gun control if people are as responsible as they should be? Preparing citizens to take upon themselves the responsibility of bearing and using arms seems like a good option. However, how could we do bring it practice? It could be mandatory "gun safety" lessons when acquiring the gun, voluntary training, or practice sessions run by nation-wide organizations such as the NRA; to name a few from the top of my head. I am really interested in this idea. |
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Apr 22 2007, 08:36 PM
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Photoartist Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,363 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 399,390 |
QUOTE(Kurd Jam @ Apr 22 2007, 9:33 PM)  Preparing citizens to take upon themselves the responsibility of bearing and using arms seems like a good option. Switzerland requires their men to undergo military training. And what they're doing appears to be working.
However, how could we do bring it practice? It could be mandatory "gun safety" lessons when acquiring the gun, voluntary training, or practice sessions run by nation-wide organizations such as the NRA; to name a few from the top of my head. I am really interested in this idea. |
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Apr 23 2007, 04:44 PM
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 Kimberly Group: Member Posts: 1,961 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 121,599 |
QUOTE(Arjuna Capulong @ Apr 22 2007, 9:36 PM) Switzerland requires their men to undergo military training. And what they're doing appears to be working. Well that explains alot then... I forgot all about that. It's the same way for Germany and Spain. They require all men to serve in the military. I'm not sure about Spain, but I think Germans have to serve for two years, whether they go to college or not. So I guess pretty much everyone who owns a gun knows how to properly use it? Too bad something like that would never work here. 
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Arjuna Capulong Gun Control Apr 19 2007, 03:19 PM
kryogenix QUOTE(Angelina Taylor @ Apr 20 2007, 12:5... Apr 20 2007, 02:56 PM
.misoshiru QUOTE(kryogenix @ Apr 21 2007, 3:56 AM) P... Apr 20 2007, 07:20 PM Gypsy Eyes I don't agree with banning them, but there sho... Apr 20 2007, 03:07 PM kimmytree Eh, I'm not completely for Gun Control, but so... Apr 20 2007, 06:15 PM one_and_only there needs to be stricter laws. And guns in homes... Apr 20 2007, 11:03 PM WHIMSICAL 0NE I don't think we should ban them as a whole, p... Apr 20 2007, 11:07 PM kimmytree ^ That's true. Maybe limit people to purchasin... Apr 20 2007, 11:08 PM kryogenix QUOTEI don't think we should ban them as a who... Apr 20 2007, 11:10 PM Arjuna Capulong QUOTE(kimmytree @ Apr 21 2007, 12:08 AM) ... Apr 20 2007, 11:19 PM silly ol' man QUOTE(kimmytree @ Apr 20 2007, 11:08 PM) ... Apr 24 2007, 12:47 AM WHIMSICAL 0NE Well, I live in the country. We have guns. I'm... Apr 20 2007, 11:14 PM kimmytree QUOTE(WHIMSICAL 0NE @ Apr 21 2007, 12:14 ... Apr 20 2007, 11:21 PM Arjuna Capulong QUOTE(kimmytree @ Apr 21 2007, 12:19 AM) ... Apr 20 2007, 11:23 PM WHIMSICAL 0NE Maybe we should just work harder to get the crazy ... Apr 20 2007, 11:22 PM BrandonSaunders Here's a better question...
Is there any need... Apr 21 2007, 01:22 AM Arjuna Capulong Well, it soon becomes apparent that guns are not t... Apr 21 2007, 09:47 AM kryogenix See, this is what I'm talking about.
http://w... Apr 21 2007, 12:58 PM pandamonium i didnt really read that many of the above posts. ... Apr 21 2007, 07:18 PM kryogenix QUOTE(pandamonium @ Apr 21 2007, 8:18 PM)... Apr 21 2007, 11:49 PM hazardous there should be a limit, but not a banning. some p... Apr 21 2007, 08:06 PM kryogenix http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article....RTICL... Apr 21 2007, 09:25 PM Podomaht Canada is one gun tootin' country and yet deat... Apr 21 2007, 10:48 PM Podomaht RE: Gun Control Apr 21 2007, 11:59 PM Jinny Gun control should definitely be tightened. In Vir... Apr 22 2007, 04:59 PM Seraphim9 In my opinon...I REALLY think firearms should be C... Apr 22 2007, 05:11 PM kryogenix QUOTEGun control should definitely be tightened. I... Apr 22 2007, 05:16 PM Seraphim9 Im sorry, i dont remeber asking for your opinion.
... Apr 22 2007, 05:42 PM kimmytree ^ I agree with you, for the most part. People woul... Apr 22 2007, 06:52 PM kryogenix QUOTE(kimmytree @ Apr 22 2007, 7:52 PM) ^... Apr 22 2007, 07:01 PM Kurd Jam QUOTE(Arjuna Capulong @ Apr 23 2007, 3:36... Apr 22 2007, 08:43 PM Endless_Symphony i believe we need to preserve the 2nd amendment in... Apr 23 2007, 08:32 PM Kurd Jam Military service is no longer compulsory in Spain;... Apr 23 2007, 06:11 PM |
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