O/T feel sick inside - CT Elementary shooting

[Texxxx]

Originally Posted by Vintageismygame

We, the people must be armed to keep our government in their place. End of story. And please do not continue to confuse Automatic weapons with Semi-Automatic weapons.

If they come after our retirement accounts and the government in power is talking about it, it may come down to the use of guns to stop it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

If they come after our retirement accounts and the Dems are talking about it, it may come down to the use of guns to stop it.

The gun debate isn't necessarily party affiliated (though I realize it is a little bit). If this thread goes into a political debate (Republican vs Democrat) the thread will be closed.

[Texxxx]

Sorry Leon, I will reword it.

[Bpm0014]

"We, the people must be armed to keep our government in their place. End of story. And please do not continue to confuse Automatic weapons with Semi-Automatic weapons."


Probably the most ubiquitous, lamest, dumbest argument of the NRA. Even if you had to keep the government "in their place" (laughable), your "assault rifles" would be no match for the superior firepower of our military (fighter jets, helicopters, missiles, bombs, etc.). Just ask Iraq during Desert Storm.... And an FYI, I firmly believe in the right to bear arms, just not in the NRA.

[Vintageismygame]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

"We, the people must be armed to keep our government in their place. End of story. And please do not continue to confuse Automatic weapons with Semi-Automatic weapons."


Probably the most ubiquitous, lamest, dumbest argument of the NRA. Even if you had to keep the government "in their place" (laughable), your "assault rifles" would be no match for the superior firepower of our military (fighter jets, helicopters, missiles, bombs, etc.). Just ask Iraq during Desert Storm.... And an FYI, I firmly believe in the right to bear arms, just not in the NRA.

The number of weapons in the arms of private citizens is the number 1 reason why we have not been invaded, whether it be a foreign or domestic government.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Vintageismygame

The number of weapons in the arms of private citizens is the number 1 reason why we have not been invaded, whether it be a foreign or domestic government.

Don't even think about it, Washington!!

[Bpm0014]

"The number of weapons in the arms of private citizens is the number 1 reason why we have not been invaded, whether it be a foreign or domestic government."


"Hmmm, maybe we should withdraw our nuclear missles from Cuba. Do you know how many citizens are armed over there???" -Kruschev 1962

"Will someone set up a meeting with Reagan ASAP? Maybe we should re-think this arms race. I heard many of the citizens are armed over there..." - Gorbachev 1984

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

If they come after our retirement accounts and the government in power is talking about it, it may come down to the use of guns to stop it.

Sorry Texxxx, edited for being "over the top".

Enjoy your weapons,

Matt Hall

[oldjudge]

The number of weapons in the arms of private citizens is the number 1 reason why we have not been invaded, whether it be a foreign or domestic government.


That color is the sun in your world?

[bigwinnerx]

So, it's not only foreign governments its our own government you guys need to protect us from. Now I feel so much better. Yep.

[Texxxx]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

The number of weapons in the arms of private citizens is the number 1 reason why we have not been invaded, whether it be a foreign or domestic government.


That color is the sun in your world?

I'll have to agree with that. A strong military is what has keep our country safe from invasion.

Mathew H.
For the record I only own a couple of shotguns for hunting. I am very passionate about the way people in this country are trying to change the constitution because of what they want. There are parts of the constitution that I would love to change but I would NEVER try to force my opinions on to other people.

This has probably gone far enough. We will never be able to change each others mind as to how we feel and I am going to get out of the conversation. I will be glad to defend your right to your opinion. That is your constitutional right.