and here comes the gun ban

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Registered: 01-06-2009
and here comes the gun ban
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Thu, 03-19-2009 - 10:03am

Well, my predictions were correct about what Obama would do if he got into office; spend more money and ban our guns.


I agree with Sen. Paton, we need to enforce laws we already have and beef up border patrol so our guns will not get into the hands of the mexican drug cartel.

Kim

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Registered: 12-18-2005
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 11:27am

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-Kristen

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Registered: 06-17-2008
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 11:28am

The *comparison* is ludicrous.

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Registered: 09-08-2006
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 11:33am

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Well, then why should we ban anything dangerous like missiles for instance?

 

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Registered: 09-08-2006
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 11:38am
This is not the type of weapon you want wide spread in the US.
The AK-47: The World's Favorite Killing Machine

http://www.oxfam.org/en/policy/bn0606_ak47





Report from Control Arms campaign: Oxfam International, Amnesty International and the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA)


Kalashnikov assault rifles are the most widespread military weapons in the world. It is estimated that there are between 50 and 70 million of them spread across the world’s five continents. They are used daily by soldiers, fighters, and gang members to inflict untold suffering in many countries.


The spread of these weapons continues largely unchecked by governments, threatening the lives and safety of millions as weapons fall into irresponsible hands. More than ever, the Kalashnikov rifle is the weapon of choice for many armies, militias, armed gangs, law enforcement officials, rebels, and other private actors who abuse fundamental human rights and operate beyond the international humanitarian law parameters laid down by the Geneva Conventions and other relevant international law.


The proliferation of, and ease of access to AK-47 and similar assault rifles around the world, more than any other small arm or light weapon, continues to result in mass suffering, with no end in sight.


In particular, four concerted measures by governments to address this issue would be a life-saving step forward. These measures should be taken without delay:



  1. Adopt tough global standards on arms transfers.
  2. Control licensed production.
  3. Secure existing stockpiles.
  4. Address the demand for weapons.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-08-2008
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 11:40am

Thanks for posting that.

 

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Registered: 03-12-2009
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 11:41am

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-18-2005
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 12:23pm

ok, so they are efficient killing machines used by millitary....


I don't see any mention of common use on the streets...(it did mention gangs, but really, that is just like militia IMO)


take them out of the equation, and there are still plenty of killing machines at the disposal of the "bad guys"


if people are really outraged at gun violence, this is not the avenue to seek changes.

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-Kristen

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-18-2005
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 12:24pm
banned from military use?

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-Kristen

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 12:25pm

I AM NOT ANTI-GUN.


My original post dealt with how I didn't believe a ban on a particular type of weapon was a violation of the second amendment.

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Registered: 04-09-2007
Fri, 03-20-2009 - 12:27pm

I'm genuinely confused and don't want to misinterpret your statement.


Do you believe that a gang is the equivalent of a militia as protected by the second amendment?

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