[Godstud]

Gun control only seems to effect which weapon is used.

Which weapon is used, is of paramount importance. A semi-automatic rifle with a large magazine is far more dangerous than a bolt action weapon, or even a pistol. All the major school shootings involving multiple deaths have been because of the weapon used.

Las Vegas, where 59 people were killed, and hundreds more injured, wouldn't have happened had semi-automatic rifles been restricted from public use.

[Hong Wu]

I think people with responsibility for broad laws should focus on overall crime rates and not the circumstances behind specific events.

[Suntzu]

Two thirds of U.S. gun deaths are suicide, 80% of gun death are with handguns.

Most of the kids marching can't vote. Of those that can vote, less than 20% do.

Test the waters. Run on an anti-gun platform and see what happens.

[4cal]

Having more people interested in the process is always a plus. Even if they are Trumpers. Eventually, people see the truth for themselves and forego their entrenchments. I was once decidedly conservative. Today, much of what has become conservative talking points sicken me.

[Stormsmith]

Your linked study talks about gun control and firearm related deaths: "As the US continues to stall on gun control talks, the largest study ever conducted on the topic has found a clear link between firearm regulation and fewer gun-related deaths around the world."

This is not what other people are talking about. They are focused on crime, murder and suicide levels which do not appear to be impacted by gun control. Gun control only seems to effect which weapon is used.

Other people should create links and movements to address crime, murder and suicide. People here are writing about "children marching for gun control" because the young people cannot vote and are facing death because of a lack of action from law makers, although I suspect your intention was to open a venue to spew contempt at these articulate young activists.

[Suntzu]

They are much more likely to be killed in a car. Why aren't they marching against cars?

[Godstud]

@Suntzu because they are not stupid, and because cars aren't driving into schools and shooting multiple children.

[Suntzu]

The stupid part is debatable.

[Godstud]

You were the one recommending they march against cars, Suntzu... Another failed troll.

[MistyTiger]

No to both.

Not an embarrassment when the youth are standing up for morality, truth and for the general safety in their community. It shows maturity and deep thought. They are actually unglued from their smart phones!

It is only a success if gun control is actually better enforced as a result of the protests. It is too soon to tell if they have succeeded. I will believe it when I see it.

I truly hope that change comes. Innocent people should not die because a maniac was allowed to buy a gun.

But then again, in some states they could sell guns at private yard sales. It is hard to regulate all the yard sales in each state.

[Suntzu]

It shows no thought. They are more likely to be stabbed to death than to be killed by an AR-15. Give 'em a week and they will be back to worrying about how to hook up.

[Godstud]

Climb back under your bridge. @Suntzu. You're talking out of your ass, and creating a false narrative to protect your precious gun rights. You just hate that your beloved guns are under attack.


Go die already(old age should claim you soon and put you out of their misery)

[Suntzu]

My gun rights are precious but I ain't gonna die for a while unless the airplane kills me. Working on spins and spin recovery tomorrow. The recovery part bothers me. Ford Tri-motor is coming in a couple of weeks. I'm gonna fly as co-pilot.

[MistyTiger]

Gun control is not about taking away gun rights. Chill. It's about being more careful about who can purchase a gun and how to protect the public from mentally and emotionally unstable people. Security has been a major issue in the US for quite some time and a resolution is difficult to come by.

[Suntzu]

I don't think criminals, the insane or the mentally retarded should be allowed to own guns.

[colliric]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-2 ... fmredir=sm

Lol.....

Gun sales increase when Democrats are in power. Many stores had prepared for an increase in gun sales expecting a Hillary Clinton election win

Want less guns sold and gun makers to go Bankrupt? KEEP THE REPUBLICANS IN GOVERNMENT, TRUMP IN POWER AND HILLARY ON THE SIDELINES!!!

[Stormsmith]

in some states they could sell guns at private yard sales. It is hard to regulate all the yard sales in each state.

This could be an opportunity for states to (attend yard sales, car boot sales etc and) buy back guns and destroy them. They can call or drive over to the homes in advance of the sale. If the idea catches on, people will find their way to the buyer. Detroit had a buy back movement some years ago

[Finfinder]

Children and porn stars is all the Democrats have left. Sounds like a winning strategy.

[Godstud]

Pedophiles and racists are all the Republicans have left. Is that a winning strategy?

[Finfinder]

Pedophiles and racists are all the Republicans have left. Is that a winning strategy?

#triggered
I'll take the economy and policy and you can go with your fake hyperbolic identity politics and let's see who comes out on top .