Originally posted by DowardHeart bleed much? Having laws on the books is a joke if the justice system is too blind, weak willed or confused to enforce them.
what a load of horse hockey. capital punishment has proven to not be a deterrent in any way shape or form. States with capital punishment laws have far higher murder rates. Perhaps the idea of sanctity of life needs to begin with our justice system
Originally posted by DowardAlways liked the word 'banal'. Reminds me of its baby brother, 'anal'. The baby brother reminds me of an experienced anal surgeon,
your banal answer aside, my point still stands, death penalties are not a deterrent.
I once knew in Chicago, whose colleagues nicknamed her "The Rear Admiral". Words that fit context are nifty, don't you think?
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Originally posted by Hand of HecateWell put HoH. It's been a while since I've been on the site. It's not the guns. It's the people with mental problems. I'm not a real big gun enthusiast but do I have a rifle and a handgun. What we really need is treatment centers and hospitals for the mentally ill. Let's put some tax money into these instead of all the senseless endeavours we do now.
I'm a gun advocate. Perhaps more than that I'm an advocate of personal freedom. Having said this, I'm also an advocate personal responsibility. I expect people to be held accountable for their actions and/or inactions. This is part of how I would expect a free society to work. However, with today's shocking murder of children I can't help but won ...[text shortened]... pathies go out to the families of those affected by this senseless slaughter of innocents.
Originally posted by tomtom232Marshall Mathers is a prime candidate to unload on someone at any time.
"When a dude's gettin' bullied and shoots up his school. And they blame it on Marilyn and the heroin. Where were the parents at? And look at where it's at middle America. Now it's a tragedy Now it's so sad to see An upper class city having this happening"
-Eminem
Originally posted by shortcircuitReally? I don't think he has shot anybody in his life. Even if he was it doesn't take away from the point being made. If it happens in a first world country its a huge problem but places where the total shootings in one day match a whole year in America are ignored.
Marshall Mathers is a prime candidate to unload on someone at any time.
Originally posted by Frank BurnsHave you ever wondered why the mentally ill in Britain dont go around shooting people ? ,its because they can't get their hands on a gun thats why !
Well put HoH. It's been a while since I've been on the site. It's not the guns. It's the people with mental problems. I'm not a real big gun enthusiast but do I have a rifle and a handgun. What we really need is treatment centers and hospitals for the mentally ill. Let's put some tax money into these instead of all the senseless endeavours we do now.
Untill you admit that guns are THE problem you will be wasting a hell of a lot of tax payers money on the biggest senseless endeavour .
Originally posted by phil3000How would you go about getting rid of the millions of weapons already out there?
Have you ever wondered why the mentally ill in Britain dont go around shooting people ? ,its because they can't get their hands on a gun thats why !
Untill you admit that guns are THE problem you will be wasting a hell of a lot of tax payers money on the biggest senseless endeavour .
My bet is making laws that people can't have them isn't going to work.
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Originally posted by tomtom232Don't you know by now if it doesn't happen in the U.S.A. it really DOESN'T MATTER!!!
Really? I don't think he has shot anybody in his life. Even if he was it doesn't take away from the point being made. If it happens in a first world country its a huge problem but places where the total shootings in one day match a whole year in America are ignored.