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I don't understand the problem with AR's. I've considered getting one. It's just a semi-auto rifle.
I don't understand the problem with AR's. I've considered getting one. It's just a semi-auto rifle.
joshuatrio saysI don't understand the problem with AR's. I've considered getting one. It's just a semi-auto rifle.
Exactly right, it's just a semi auto, just like most every other rifle built today, including this squirrel shooter:
Isn't that second image really scary looking. Except, it's the exact same rifle underneath, just some different external "clothing".
Is there a reason that the public needs a semi-automatic firearm?
There is no reason for some (majority) of the public to have freedom of expression either.
KimJongUn saysThere is no reason for some (majority) of the public to have freedom of expression either.
Really? You don't believe in freedom of expression?
There is no reason for some (majority) of the public to have freedom of expression either.
"And I find it hard to argue with Dean Winslow—retired Air Force colonel, Trump administration appointee—when he so bluntly says it is “insane that in the United States of America a civilian can go out and buy a semiautomatic assault rifle like an AR-15.”"
Last line of the article.
Is there a reason that the public needs a semi-automatic firearm? If you're hunting, and a bolt action isn't enough, then go back to the tin can range and practice.
It states that Arms are necessary to the security of a FREE state. That’s why people own arms,
The "In 2012, only 322 people were murdered with any kind of rifle, F.B.I. data shows.
Can someone explain how places with extremely strict gun control, such as Chicago and Oakland, can have such high gun violence rates per capita if gun control "makes people safer"?
Context is always important.
The War on Drugs focuses extra resources on crowded Urban areas with high density of population. It appears to be an American reaction by American citizens, to the UnAmerican armed gangs of Government Union members invading their communities, heavily armed and declaring war against them.
What did you think would happen once the Government declared war on it’s own citizens?
errc saysContext is always important.
The War on Drugs focuses extra resources on crowded Urban areas with high density of population. It appears to be an American reaction by American citizens, to the UnAmerican armed gangs of Government Union members invading their communities, heavily armed and declaring war against them.
What did you think would happen once the Government declared war on it’s own citizens?
I agree that the War on Drugs isn't accomplishing anything and many drugs should just be legalized (like Weed).
But the majority of victims in Chicago are black men being killed by... other black men. It's not DEA agents dropping bodies en masse in Chicago's inner city. How do you explain that?
How do you think you would react in those circumstances? Where the government is restricting your liberties, freedoms, and ability to participate in the economy, and ability to utilize highly beneficial flowers and agricultural Hemp?
errc saysHow do you think you would react in those circumstances? Where the government is restricting your liberties, freedoms, and ability to participate in the economy, and ability to utilize highly beneficial flowers and agricultural Hemp?
They are being restricted from dealing drugs, pimping prostitutes, and extortion and other money making methods usually associated with organized crime. Are you saying that's their only options for employment in the community? I would strongly disagree.
They are being restricted from growing Agricultural Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis, and processing it into products that are in high demand in this country. They’re being restricted from consuming Hemp micro greens for nutrition and wellness, and having their assets vandalized and seized, not to mention their community UNDER CONSTANT ATTACK FROM THEIR OWN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?
Why do you feel the need to be disingenuous here, are you ignorant of these realities and facts?
errc saysThey are being restricted from growing Agricultural Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis, and processing it into products that are in high demand in this country. They’re being restricted from consuming Hemp micro greens for nutrition and wellness, and having their assets vandalized and seized, not to mention their community UNDER CONSTANT ATTACK FROM THEIR OWN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?
Why do you feel the need to be disingenuous here, are you ignorant of these realities and facts?
Weed is already legal recreationally in California, and has been medically for many years, yet Oakland still continues to have an extremely high gun violence rate despite strict gun control. Not only that, weed dispensaries and hemp production are also legal as long as you follow the regulatory framework for creating a production facility. They are choosing to sell and produce OUTSIDE of that regulatory process.
What are you so afraid of?
errc saysWhat are you so afraid of?
Nothing. I've already stated numerous times it should be legalized nation wide but even then, there will be a regulatory framework around it.
errc saysWhat are you so afraid of?
Nothing. I've already stated numerous times it should be legalized nation wide but even then, there will be a regulatory framework around it.
For what reason should nature’s flowers be regulated?
Thought you said you were a Libertarian? How can one claim to be a Libertarian while demanding that the State be so intrusive as to regulate which flowers people grow and consume in the privacy of their own homes? Are you drunk already?
How do you pay for the enforcement of a regulation on flower consumption and agricultural plant production?
errc says
For what reason should nature’s flowers be regulated?
Thought you said you were a Libertarian? How can one claim to be a Libertarian while demanding that the State be so intrusive as to regulate which flowers people grow and consume in the privacy of their own homes? Are you drunk already?
How do you pay for the enforcement of a regulation on flower consumption and agricultural plant production?
There is literally zero chance that weed will be legalized nation wide WITHOUT a regulatory framework. I may not agree but the truth is that in order for it to happen the government will have its hands in it.
So if that’s your position, how do you intend to fund the enforcement of the regulations on plants and flowers.
You have to answer this
errc saysSo if that’s your position, how do you intend to fund the enforcement of the regulations on plants and flowers.
You have to answer this
I don't intend to fund anything more than what is already taken from taxes I pay.
I don't know what the regulatory framework will look like. I imagine it will be similar to California but who knows.
Can someone explain how places with extremely strict gun control, such as Chicago and Oakland, can have such high gun violence rates per capita if gun control "makes people safer"?
So even though you want a restoration of personal liberties and freedoms, you’re okay with the old Statist method of confiscating large amounts of your income to fund The State Union Members who wage war on the citizenry, over the use of flowers and agricultural crops like Hemp.
That seems rather inconsistent with your claims
errc saysSo even though you want a restoration of personal liberties and freedoms, you’re okay with the old Statist method of confiscating large amounts of your income to fund The State Union Members who wage war on the citizenry, over the use of flowers and agricultural crops like Hemp.
That seems rather inconsistent with your claims
So do you regret voting for Bernie Sanders now? Do you finally see the evils of bigger and bigger government?
Huh? Bernie campaigned on limiting government waste.
Why would I ever regret voting for Government efficiency? I’m a Real American
errc says
Huh? Bernie campaigned on limiting government waste.
Why would I ever regret voting for Government efficiency? I’m a Real American
So you eliminate government waste by creating... more government?
Goran_K sayserrc says
Huh? Bernie campaigned on limiting government waste.
Why would I ever regret voting for Government efficiency? I’m a Real American
So you eliminate government waste by creating... more government?
Huh?
errc saysGoran_K sayserrc says
Huh? Bernie campaigned on limiting government waste.
Why would I ever regret voting for Government efficiency? I’m a Real American
So you eliminate government waste by creating... more government?
Huh?
Bernie wanted to create a Single Payer system, as well as socialize the cost of college. That would have been a huge increase in government.
The government has a LARGE role in the runaway costs in healthcare and university education. Bernie wanted to tackle all that waste
errc saysThe government has a LARGE role in the runaway costs in healthcare and university education. Bernie wanted to tackle all that waste
By creating a larger role for government within those sectors? How would that have reduced government waste?
Goran_K sayserrc saysThe government has a LARGE role in the runaway costs in healthcare and university education. Bernie wanted to tackle all that waste
By creating a larger role for government within those sectors? How would that have reduced government waste?
By being honest about it and addressing it head on. Then replacing it with something better
Why are you going so far off topic in this thread?
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