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Old 06-26-2008, 02:44 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by MelBridgeman View Post
Its a valid point, but it applies to more than just guns...
less swimming pools, less cars, less motorbycles etc.. all equal less people dying. The common denominator here is people. I understand the need to protect people from their own stupidity, so if you are going to do it for one item, just do it for all. Not practical.
Yeah but swimming pools, cars and motorcycles aren't designed to kill. The only purpose of a gun is to sqeeze the trigger and end a life. Do you really trust people enough to give everyone that power?
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