Gun control

Gun control

Nothing is more precious than life. The invention of guns makes it easier to take ones life. A single pull of a trigger can decide between life and death. Such lethal weapons are easily available in our society. They can be bought legally at federally owned or private gun stores, and at gun shows. There are far too many guns floating around the United States. With more than 200 million handguns produced in the United States, there is a chance that some of them may fall in the wrong hands. From time to time, sensational shootings provoke public outrage, resulting in the ratification of strict gun control laws. However, due to reactions by gun right proponents, the effectiveness of the governmental action to enforce these gun control laws is deterred. Americans have a long affection for guns based upon their heritage of hunting, sporting, and self-protection during colonial times. In addition, the United States won independence from Great Britain using the guns they possessed. Currently, according to the National Rifles Association (NRA) poll, eighty-nine percent of Americans believe they have a constitutional right to hold guns. Gun control opponents also use to argue that gun ownership is a right granted and protected by the United States Constitution, and that tough gun control laws encroach on those rights. In its entirety, the Second Amendment reads: “A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Despite claims from people in favor of guns that it is the citizens’ right to own and carry a weapon, the right to keep and bear arms by individuals is not protected by the constitution. The Second Amendment states that it is the right for a militia to have weapons, not everyone. The constitution clearly talks about a “well-regulated Militia”. According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, a militia is a trained military force whose members do not belong to a regular army but operate like one, especially to defend their country in an emergency. Today’s version of the “well-regulated Militia” is the National Guard. The constitution means it is the right for the National Guard, the arms forces, and law enforcers to hold guns, not the civil population. Widespread gun ownership lead to an increase of gun related deaths. Even with previous gun control laws in effect, such as the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Brady Law), as indicated by the CDC’s WISQARS Injury Mortality Reports, there are 29,569 gun deaths in the United States in the year 2004 alone. It is the second leading cause of deaths after motor crash and, in several states (Firearm Injury Center at the University of Pennsylvania, “Gun Violence Is a Serious Economic and Public Health Problem”, Current Controversies: Guns and Violence, 2005 p. 21). Stricter gun control laws should be put into place since guns lead to deaths of young people due to unintentional gunfire, economic costs on society, and unsafe societies.

From my essay I wrote for class.

Originally posted by rjhowie:

you fail to appreciate you live in one of the most violent countries on the planet

Your local Sikhs would have been stabbed and bludgeoned by "youngsters" thinking they were Pakis, no? (But maybe that's a failure of geographical knowledge.) You fail to appreciate…
No. No list could convey even the gist.

Originally posted by johnnysaucepn:

Originally posted by wikipedian:

Does Smiley own a glue gun or a ray gun?

You can pry my glue gun from my cold, dead hands! (If you have some kind of solvent.)

God bless that johnnysaucepn....always on the balls. Good one!

Homicide rates in the U.S.…

Call for training to tackle anti-social behaviour ... we could always send Smiley over.

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

What do you think?

While I don't advocate violence against anyone, there is a WTF factor when she posts photos like this:



What did she do? Kill a whole flock of ducks? Why? It's arguably more humane to a hunt a couple ducks for dinner than buy a chicken that's had its beak cut off, forced to live in a cage so small that it couldn't move, force fed hormones, etc; however, there's definitely something defective in the brain of someone that feels the need to kill that much more than it's possible to eat.

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

Call for training to tackle anti-social behaviour ... we could always send Smiley over.

Yes l am sure that rjh can recommend an isolated island in Scotland where we can keep him safe from harm, with a long range catapult to play with.

Originally posted by Sanguinemoon:

What did she do? Kill a whole flock of ducks?

Ringneck pheasants, but anyway ... we do have "bag limits" in this country, no one person would be allowed to shoot that many pheasants at once, obviously she must have had a lot of help.

l expect she needs a lot of help.

lt's strange that people can get so proud about shooting so many pheasants -- but then maybe they were armed and it was all self-defense.

Yes l know the excuses - bred to be shot , destined for the dinner table, but enjoying the mass slaughter - that's weird.

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

we do have "bag limits" in this country, no one person would be allowed to shoot that many pheasants at once,

Demands on where you are.

http://www.hillendalehuntingclub.com/index.html

Our Ringneck Pheasant Hunting Season in Pennsylvania begins September 1 and continues until April 15. There is no bag limit, with the number of pheasants governed by the hunting plan a guest selects. (Please examine the rate card for options.) No license is required to hunt at Hillendale Ringneck Pheasant Hunting in Pennsylvania.

In general, you're right about bag limits, but it's possible that she went to a place like that.

Originally posted by Sanguinemoon:

however, there's definitely something defective in the brain of someone that feels the need to kill that much more than it's possible to eat.

Why? why is there something definitely defective in other's brain and not in yours?
I don't know any hunter that puts the hunted animals in the thrash. They give it to the family, they sell it to restaurants or offer it to people that needs.
Besides she's cute. One forgive anything to a cute woman.

Originally posted by Sanguinemoon:

there's definitely something defective in the brain of someone that feels the need to kill that much more than it's possible to eat.

There is nothing wrong with her brain, its the wrong view that is to blame. It is very sad when people take delight in killing — if only they knew the consequences they might think differently.

In this country it is illegal to sell game animals. Most hunter will donate it to a local foodbank so it doesn't go to waste, but they can't get any money for doing so.

Originally posted by Belfrager:

why is there something definitely defective in other's brain and not in yours?

Because I'm not the one that feels compelled to do out and kill things for "fun." I guess the disease to kill as many animals as possible starts in childhood when they torture pets.

Originally posted by Sanguinemoon:

What did she do? Kill a whole flock of ducks? Why? It's arguably more humane to a hunt a couple ducks for dinner than buy a chicken that's had its beak cut off, forced to live in a cage so small that it couldn't move, force fed hormones, etc; however, there's definitely something defective in the brain of someone that feels the need to kill that much more than it's possible to eat.

It's not about eating, it's about kudos, etc. Kill a duck, kill a chicken, step on a worm. It's all misdirection. Repeat after me...

WWI
WWII
Korea
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Kill a commie for Christ
Kill some Pakis on the border

Chickens! Jesus Freakin Christ! Ducks.

How is killing a head of lettuce any more acceptable than lopping off the head of a chicken for dinner?

"I swear, Lord Buddha, I could hear the lettuce scream when the machete began to slice through his leafy head."

The Buddha replied, "When I was a young man, near the beginning of my life, I looked around with true mindfulness and saw that all things are subject to decay. Thus all things are subject to death, sorrow and suffering. I became aware that I too was of the same nature, the nature of beginning and end. What if I searched for that which underlies all creation, that which is nirvana, the perfect freedom from unconditioned existence?

Is the lettuce so different? Should the lettuce step outside of creation?"

He smiled, and all was clear.

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

In this country it is illegal to sell game animals.

In this you'll have excellent restaurants specialized on it. It constitutes one of the best gastronomical experiences, when cooked by those who knows how to do it. Very delicate.

Roasted squirrel marinated in Portuguese wine. Yummy!

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

.....Most hunters will donate it to a local foodbank so it doesn't go to waste......

Or,,,,,if you are like us --- the many, many sports hunters that keep their kills for future meals --- we all have large freezers, & like myself, a walk-in deep-freezer where I could easily store kills for 3 even 4 years if need be.

A typical winters Sunday afternoon dinner with family & friends could easily consume 50-60 lbs. of pheasant, quail, & venison.

But your right, all hunt clubs worth its weight will have numerous outlets -- all waiting hopefully for a successful weekend of game shooting.

Nothing ever goes to waste. Nothing.

Liberals don't care to understand that concept.

Originally posted by Sanguinemoon:

Originally posted by Belfrager:

why is there something definitely defective in other's brain and not in yours?

Because I'm not the one that feels compelled to do out and kill things for "fun." I guess the disease to kill as many animals as possible starts in childhood when they torture pets.

Then you need to learn some sport, young one!

Not allowed to sell game animals???? Really?????

There's a restaurant on the North Side of Chicago that specializes in game. I wonder where they get it from.

Oh, I know, I know!!!! They get it from a warehouse in Lyons. Now, where do they get it from????

Originally posted by Virusboy:

Originally posted by Sanguinemoon:

Originally posted by Belfrager:

why is there something definitely defective in other's brain and not in yours?

Because I'm not the one that feels compelled to do out and kill things for "fun." I guess the disease to kill as many animals as possible starts in childhood when they torture pets.

Then you need to learn some sport, young one!

Just in case you haven't noticed, killing little animals is not an Olympic sport. There's a whole World out there for proper sportsmen.

Red Alert! Red Alert!

Poster runs amok in D&D forums! Spews hatred and vitriol. Attacks small animals and American posters.

Red Alert! Red Alert!

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Red Alert! Red Alert!

Poster runs amok in D&D forums! Spews hatred and vitriol. Attacks small animals and American posters.

Red Alert! Red Alert!

I wonder who that is? You?

Nooooooooo! You'll have to guess.

Hint: it ain't string, or tt92....

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Nooooooooo! You'll have to guess.

Hint: it ain't string, or tt92....

Is it Smiley, the gun fanatic who owns every gun in the world except a glue gun or a ray gun? I wonder if he owns a nail gun?

Originally posted by wikipedian:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Nooooooooo! You'll have to guess.

Hint: it ain't string, or tt92....

Smiley, the gun fanatic who owns every gun in the world except a glue gun or a ray gun. I wonder if he owns a nail gun?

He already said he doesn't.

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

Originally posted by wikipedian:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Nooooooooo! You'll have to guess.

Hint: it ain't string, or tt92....

Smiley, the gun fanatic who owns every gun in the world except a glue gun or a ray gun. I wonder if he owns a nail gun?

He already said he doesn't.

Not me .....

Do you have room to actually live in your house Smileyfaze??

Originally posted by rjhowie:

Do you have room to actually live in your house Smileyfaze??

I always do---Why wouldn't I?
Which of my houses do you mean?

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

Which of my houses do you mean?

He thinks everyone lives in tenements, Smiley. It's a British thing. (They tried it here, but noticed people became vile, petty and antisocial when housed thus. It's okay for people that already were… )

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

There's a restaurant on the North Side of Chicago that specializes in game. I wonder where they get it from.

Either farm-raised or donated. Wild game cannot be sold.

Chicago! That wonderful town...
...with foods to make you drool!
And if you don't like oinkers, try this succulent alternative!

Since I'm pretty sure our Chicagoan would be posting this link, I'll beat him to it:

http://dcist.com/2012/08/dc_resident_orders_tv_amazon_delive.php

D.C. Man orders HDTV from Amazon, receives assault rifle instead.

(Of course Amazon doesn't allow guns to be listed in the first place, so it isn't their fault ...)

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

Since I'm pretty sure our Chicagoan would be posting this link, I'll beat him to it:

http://dcist.com/2012/08/dc_resident_orders_tv_amazon_delive.php

D.C. Man orders HDTV from Amazon, receives assault rifle instead.

(Of course Amazon doesn't allow guns to be listed in the first place, so it isn't their fault ...)

Wonders what would happen if Amazon confuses Smiley's TV order with a gun

RJ on the other hand...

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

There's a restaurant on the North Side of Chicago that specializes in game. I wonder where they get it from.

Either farm-raised or donated. Wild game cannot be sold.

Some New-Yorkers once took me to a restaurant that served game, complete with shotgun pellets. I wondered at the time whether the lead was added before the cooking or afterwards.

Originally posted by tt92:

Originally posted by sgunhouse:

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

There's a restaurant on the North Side of Chicago that specializes in game. I wonder where they get it from.

Either farm-raised or donated. Wild game cannot be sold.

Some New-Yorkers once took me to a restaurant that served game, complete with shotgun pellets. I wondered at the time whether the lead was added before the cooking or afterwards.

Can none be sold or only of American origin? Otherwise it could be from Canada, Europe, Australia, etc.

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

comes up with an unregistered domain, try again.

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

Originally posted by Virusboy:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

comes up with an unregistered domain, try again.

or

Try a link that works when it's done just right .. .. http://petsforfood.com

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

Originally posted by Virusboy:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

comes up with an unregistered domain, try again.

or

Try a link that works when it's done just right .. .. http://petsforfood.com

Do you mean pets OR food? http://www.petsorfood.com/

Great day in the morning!!!! Let me check the thread title again. Hmmm..... Gun control. OK.

So, why does it suddenly look like we're trying to stage a Vietnamese picnic????

Originally posted by wikipedian:

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

Originally posted by Virusboy:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

comes up with an unregistered domain, try again.

or

Try a link that works when it's done just right .. .. http://petsforfood.com

Do you mean pets OR food? http://www.petsorfood.com/

Nope.......it's definitely http://www.petsFORfood.com

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

Originally posted by wikipedian:

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

Originally posted by Virusboy:

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Try...
http://PetsForFood.com

comes up with an unregistered domain, try again.

or

Try a link that works when it's done just right .. .. http://petsforfood.com

Do you mean pets OR food? http://www.petsorfood.com/

Nope.......it's definitely http://www.petsFORfood.com

What's wrong with eating dogs? I get the gross factor but some in China does it. Plus, your Mitt puts his dog on the top of the car!

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

So, why does it suddenly look like we're trying to stage a Vietnamese picnic????

Oh, that address might should be http://www.Viets.For.Food.com .

What's this thread about again?

Originally posted by jbrothernew37:

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

So, why does it suddenly look like we're trying to stage a Vietnamese picnic????

Oh, that address might should be http://www.Viets.For.Food.com .

What's this thread about again?

How to use your guns to shoot your pet for food?

Well it's a bit of variety in the good ole ex-Colonies. What with not just whoopy about shooting pets, animals they shoot so many of each other. I reckon that should be a degree of fairness to keep the Constitution happy!

Originally posted by wikipedian:

What's wrong with eating dogs? I get the gross factor but some in China does it. Plus, your Mitt puts his dog on the top of the car!

Quite barbaric.......that Mitt would put his dog atop his car with so many people around the world starving....they'd kill for a leg, wouldn't they!?

By the sounds of Romney's new sidekick a case for putting to sleep.

The sermon for today is from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and--- DUCK!!!!

Originally posted by mjmsprt40:

The sermon for today is from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and--- DUCK!!!!

Not for Nothin', but that Pastor obviously placed too much trust in the Lord, but was way short in the common sense department when it came to tenants in his own building.

That's unbelievable.

If he ever heard the saying "Trust, but verify", & followed up on that, those bangers would have been long gone before 10 years.

Some day I'll have to tell you about this (& I won't say where) middle city Pastor & community group that hired myself & 3 of my partners/employees to clear their community of some scum. They previously tried conventional means, but desperation (& possibly Divine Providence) led them to us & our unconventional sanitation methods so to speak. In short, mission accomplished----but that's for another day.

Originally posted by Smileyfaze:

Some day I'll have to tell you about this

Does that involve a statute of limitations?