School shootings... what changed? (Page 5/33) Hudini MAY 25, 11:10 PM quote Originally posted by Patrick: "Plenty"? No, just no. I'm afraid the US is in a league all of its own. You should get your facts from other than anti-gun groups. "School shootings" include gang activity within a certain distance from a school even if it has nothing to do with that school. It's all part of the narrative to convince people like you that guns are the problem when the actual problem are gangs and people who are against guns that make charts for the news. Patrick MAY 25, 11:49 PM quote Originally posted by Hudini: It's all part of the narrative to convince people like you that guns are the problem when the actual problem are gangs... Have you read anything I've posted in this thread... or have you just imagined what my stance is on guns? You wouldn't like to see it more difficult for gang members to acquire firearms? Do you think it's acceptable in a civilized society to NEED armed guards and/or armed teachers at elementary schools? williegoat MAY 25, 11:57 PM quote Originally posted by Patrick: Do you think it's acceptable in a civilized society to NEED armed guards and/or armed teachers at elementary schools? If civilized men are not armed, the barbarians triumph, and civilization crumbles. Defense insures an environment in which civilization can advance. All of man's achievements remain because of guns. Patrick MAY 26, 12:08 AM quote Originally posted by williegoat: If civilized men are not armed, the barbarians triumph, and civilization crumbles. Defense insures an environment in which civilization can advance. All of man's achievements remain because of guns. Is there another country on the face of the earth that requires armed guards and/or armed teachers in their elementary schools? If not (and I suspect there isn't), what is the root of the problem within the US? rinselberg MAY 26, 12:19 AM quote Originally posted by williegoat: If civilized men are not armed, the barbarians triumph, and civilization crumbles. Defense insures an environment in which civilization can advance. All of man's achievements remain because of guns. Just wait for another year or so, until you’re 21. In the meantime, you can still have a single shot rifle or a shotgun. You’ll be OK. williegoat MAY 26, 12:27 AM For those who are interested in the truth, here are two events to remember: The "2011 Norway attacks" and the "Beslan school siege". Those who would rather see America and the rest of the civilized world fail, should crawl back under the covers. Armed, civilized men will still protect you because it is the right thing to do. williegoat MAY 26, 12:29 AM quote Originally posted by rinselberg: Just wait for another year or so, until you’re 21. In the meantime, you can still have a single shot rifle or a shotgun. You’ll be OK. I will be OK, despite your efforts. You will not tell me what I can "still have". Patrick MAY 26, 12:56 AM quote Originally posted by williegoat: For those who are interested in the truth, here are two events to remember: The "2011 Norway attacks" and the "Beslan school siege". So, in the last 18 years there have been what... two massacres world-wide? How many in the US during that same time span? quote Originally posted by williegoat: Those who would rather see America and the rest of the civilized world fail, should crawl back under the covers. Armed, civilized men will still protect you because it is the right thing to do. Great attitude, Willie. Just talk down to anyone who dares to express a slightly different opinion than yours. Nice. williegoat MAY 26, 01:06 AM quote Originally posted by Patrick: So, in the last 18 years there have been what... two massacres world-wide? If you want to believe that, I cannot help you. Patrick MAY 26, 01:10 AM quote Originally posted by williegoat: If you want to believe that, I cannot help you. If I want to "believe" what... what you posted? You're upset with the wrong guy. I am not your enemy.