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Patrick
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MAY 31, 07:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
You can think all you want. But if the country truly felt the way YOU think they felt...
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Unlike you Todd, I don't think in terms of all or none. Where I come from, people are individuals. I suspect there are at least a few Americans who don't ascribe to every "value" mentioned on a 300 year old piece of paper.
| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
Matter of fact, you still have to swear an oath to Queen Elizabeth 2nd if you file for Canadian citizenship.
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I certainly have never sworn an oath to the Queen. As far as I'm concerned, the "royal" family can all go jump into the River Thames.
| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
The pledge my daughter takes every morning in school:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
The additional pledge my daughter took every morning when she lived in Texas:
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
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And I recall back in the early 60's in elementary school, we all stood and sang God Save The Queen first thing in the morning. We may've even had to recite The Lord's Prayer. Sorry, but the brainwashing attempt failed miserably.
| quote | Originally posted by Hudini:
Do you have a point about the tightly controlled media in China?
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You're the one who felt it necessary to bring up China. Perhaps you'd like to make a point?
| quote | Originally posted by Fats:
Once you stop advocating for the rape and murder of children you can join the discussion.
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Perfect example of why any form of rational "discussion" is absolutely pointless here. 
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82-T/A [At Work]
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MAY 31, 08:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Unlike you Todd, I don't think in terms of all or none. Where I come from, people are individuals. I suspect there are at least a few Americans who don't ascribe to every "value" mentioned on a 300 year old piece of paper. |
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Hi Patrick, that's what I'm trying to tell you. It doesn't matter what those few Americans think, say, or want. Unless the majority of the house, 60/100 of the U.S. Senate, and 3/4ths of the state legislators decide that the second amendment needs to be overturned, then gun ownership is here to stay, forever.
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rinselberg
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MAY 31, 08:09 PM
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"gun ownership"
So is automobile and truck ownership, but if you try to register a Formula 1 race car for driving on public roads... not happening.
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blackrams
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MAY 31, 08:26 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rinselberg:
"gun ownership"
So is automobile and truck ownership, but if you try to register a Formula 1 race car for driving on public roads... not happening. |
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That doesn't mean law breakers won't put that race car on the street (illegally) or buy an unlicensed a gun. Another likely to happen.
Some folks seem to forget that the criminal element doesn't care what the law is.
Some actually believe (apparently) that taking away the 2nd Amendment or changing it will make it safer from the bad guys. Sorry, that's kind of like posting "Gun Free Zone" signs. We know how that works, only law-abiding citizens pay attention.
Rams[This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 05-31-2022).]
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Patrick
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MAY 31, 08:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
...gun ownership is here to stay, forever.
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So, you might argue then that tactical nuclear weapons could be considered "guns"? Everyone be allowed to have a missile silo in their backyard?
Somehow, I don't believe this is what the founding fathers of the US had envisioned back in 1776. 
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jdv
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MAY 31, 09:02 PM
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Criminals don't care about laws. There id a product called a glock full auto switch selector that turns a glock to full auto. It is illegal but gangs still buy and use them.
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randye
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MAY 31, 11:39 PM
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Automobile and truck ownership is NOT enshrined in the United States Constitutuion.
Gun ownership IS.
Oh, and you CAN own a street legal F1 car or Indy car.
Leftists gotta Leftist
....and they don't understand the U.S. Constitution and they never seem to get tired of being WRONG[This message has been edited by randye (edited 05-31-2022).]
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williegoat
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JUN 01, 12:02 AM
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AMERICA! What a country!
***More legal than Paul Pelosi.***
Let's go Brandon!
 [This message has been edited by williegoat (edited 06-01-2022).]
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rinselberg
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JUN 01, 12:27 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by jdv:
Criminals don't care about laws. There id a product called a glock full auto switch selector that turns a glock to full auto. It is illegal but gangs still buy and use them. |
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (and Explosives), Where Are You?
[This message has been edited by rinselberg (edited 06-01-2022).]
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Hudini
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JUN 01, 09:55 AM
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The BATFE needs to be a convenience store where I can buy those things to play with in my back yard.
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