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The dead can't testify and watched Bucket List

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382329) • Rockingham, Australia 28 Mar 23

Australians find it hard to understand the gun rules in the USA but I don’t want to argue about that. However, a friend was talking to an American real estate agent who said she would never enter a building without her concealed...

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I Am Safe and Not Injured in Recent Mass Shooting

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40848) • Laguna Woods, California 15 May 22

As many of my friends around the world know, I live in Laguna Woods, California and those of you who read the national and international news are about to hear about a mass shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods,...

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Stop Being So Freaking STUPID!!!!

Four Walls @FourWalls (86775) • United States 8 Mar 18

Comedian Ron White said it best: you can't fix stupid. Every time we have a mass shooting we also have a gun control debate. This time, though, it's different: even formerly pro-NRA people are saying something has to be done....

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Should there be more gun laws?

hr478782 @network10 (2) 21 Sep 17

I think there should be more gun laws only on the medical mental insane people. I also think that business that sell guns should be allowed access to check and see if that purchaser have any medical mental health issues. Then if...

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What a bunch of hooey...

celticeagle @celticeagle (189917) • Boise, Idaho 9 Oct 15

and waste of people's time and effort. Gun laws aren't where the change needs to come. It needs to come in the families and how parent's are nurturing and stepping up with their kids. Young people need to have early diagnosis....

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Gun Laws, Insurance and Healthcare

Marcia Marcia @TwoEms (37) • United States 3 Oct 15

I think If the government and healthcare/insurance industries placed more focus on the importance of mental health there would be no need to worry about stricter gun laws. What do you think?

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So THIS is why we need more gun laws

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 23 Feb 13

They just don't have the time to enforce the ones they currently have. Wow. Words of wisdom from the man that is one heart beat away from the Presidency. [b] “And to your point, Mr. Baker, regarding the lack of prosecutions on...

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What is your opinion on gun laws? Should they be tougher? Should they not?

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 15 Jan 13

With several tragedies, happening, with the use of assault weapons, what is your take on ownership of said weapons? Do you feel that regular citizens should own them? If so, why? If not, why not? Do you feel that the gun...

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How much?

Amber @AmbiePam (120944) • United States 17 Dec 12

I was wondering how much coverage is the situation here in America getting in other countries. The situation where the 20 year old gunman came into a kindergarten class and killed 20 children and then six adult women (note the...

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Another Tragedy in America

habibti320 @habibti320 (925) • United States 14 Dec 12

The President summed it up well: from movie theaters, shopping malls, street corners, and elementary schools, there have been too many random murders in America. While there are individual stories behind each, it seems strange...

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US ATF Sending GUNS to Mexico and into the hands of DRUG LORDS

AnjaP @Rollo1 (16676) • Boston, Massachusetts 17 Mar 11

Here is our president's solution to gun violence: [i]Obama called for "sound and effective" steps to prevent lawbreakers from obtaining guns. A system of criminal background checks must be better implemented and made more...

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Major Gun Legislation Announced by "Mayors Against Illegal Guns"

gladys46 @gladys46 (1205) • United States 23 Feb 11

Today, Sen. Chuck Schumer announced new legislation to fix our broken background check system. This is said to be a huge undertaking. The legislation announced today would take the two key steps many have been calling for to stop...

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After yesterday's tragedy in Cumbria do our gun laws need changing!!

oldchem1 @oldchem1 (8132) 3 Jun 10

Yesterday a man went beserk in the countryside around Cumbria( very close too me!!), killing 12 people and also himself. He shot at random killing people sitting in cafes, riding theri bikes or carrying home their shopping. Do...

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Guns in Restaurants: Good or Bad Idea?

countrygal57 @countrygal57 (69) • United States 20 Dec 09

Here in Tennessee our lawmakers have been trying to pass a law allowing guns in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. Making it easier and easier for handgun owners to carry guns in public places, in this state. I feel if this...

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Concealed Hanguns on College Campuses

katran @katran (585) • United States 27 Apr 09

There is legislation in the works in my great state of Texas (and also in a few other states I believe) that will allow people who have concealed weapons permits to carry their guns onto college campuses. College campuses are...

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What is the second amendment for?

lilnono @lilnono (228) • United States 4 Mar 09

Many people say the second amendment is all about hunting and self defense from common criminals. When I was a kid in school it seemed to me that the bill of rights was all about keeping the government from getting too powerful. I...

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While most of the economy is getting worse, one area is booming thanks to Obama.

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 8 Nov 08

We still are hearing daily about reports of job layoffs, poor sales, sliding stock market, home foreclosures, etc. But one area of our economy is booming since the election of Obama - gun sales. Even though gun shop owners...

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I Expect A Call From The FBI Anytime Now...

FaerieAne2003 @FaerieAne2003 (679) • United States 2 Nov 08

You would not BELIEVE what I just did! Of all the stupid things in the world, I think I just did the stupidest! On Wednesday, I went to apply for my license to carry a firearm. Tonight, I wanted to look over the paperwork I...

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Don't Read This! It Isn't About Gun Control!

FaerieAne2003 @FaerieAne2003 (679) • United States 20 Mar 08

Actually, yes it is. I have very strong views on this issue, and I'm tired of having to come up with an answer every time someone asks, so I'm creating this discussion as an answer to all. The more our government "protects" us,...

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do you agree with the 2nd amendment?

pennycan2 @pennycan2 (251) • United States 3 Nov 07

Did you know that the government has no constitutional right to protect you from harm? That is what happened in June of 1999 to Jessica Gonzales who filed a report for violation of a restraining order when her estranged husband...

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