serleran wrote:I don't agree - witness the domestic cat. They kill because they enjoy killing, not because they have have a need for it. They take down birds, mice, insects... simply because it is fun. Sure, they might do it for other reasons, but they are vicious little murderers. That's the only reason I like them.
Kingofpain89 wrote:Now if I can only figure out why the alpha male sometimes shits on the bed when there is a perfectly good litter box just down the hall.
Badmike wrote:BTW, for those not of these shores, the Supreme Court of the US pretty much affirmed the Second Admendment (right to bear arms) for the first time in history last week, and most people I know thought it was a good thing. Should be interesting to see what happens to the crime rate once more and more cities pass concealed or open display handgun laws (Texas has the concealed law and is now contemplating the open carry policy for next session)Mike B.
Deadlord39 wrote:No way possible that guns will be outlawed. WAY too many people own them. I would flat-out refuse to give mine up, and law enforcement would never be able to enact any sort of ban.It is possible that PURCHASES AND SALES of guns could be banned, but even then, all it would do is drive it underground, making it ten times easier for criminals to get pieces.The only thing in the world that is worse than a liberal is two liberals.
Aneoth wrote:The Second amendment is likely to be overturned and appealed.Your guns will be outlawed and then criminals will no longer fear Texans with trigger-happy attitudes.Your concealed carry rights will also be taken away through Federal Mandate and re-written laws..
Prufrock wrote:Jasonw1239Of course I live in America, and I have never had a knife or gun pulled on me.Your question is a good one, though. I think the answer is: the amount of freedom in america. You are free to be a criminal. You are free to quit school. Free to be a lazy, scumbag. No free health care to rely on. But plenty of government tets to suck on. Hell, unless you really do something bad (murder, child rapist) you will only do a short time in jail/prison.Martin
Badmike wrote:Will never happen. Too many politicians get money from the NRA (on both sides), too many politicans are hunters and ex-military, and too many constituents enjoy hunting or protecting themselves. When it comes to both Dems and Repubs, their own convictions are secondary to who writes them checks.....Mike B.
Aneoth wrote:Tell that to the folks in those nations/countries where individuals are not allowed to own weapons.The main purpose for governments to initiate and enforce gun control (in any form) is to make it easier to control the people.The story about making things safe for them by only allowing government to have weapons is a simply a ruse.(Oil Rant Deleted)
Aneoth wrote:Tell that to the folks in those nations/countries where individuals are not allowed to own weapons.The main purpose for governments to initiate and enforce gun control (in any form) is to make it easier to control the people.The story about making things safe for them by only allowing government to have weapons is a simply a ruse.Check into the socialist agenda.First you must make most of the people dependant on governement support.Then you take a few rights and liberties from them (such as the right to bear arms), thereby cementing that control.Then take other rights away one at a time, so as not to bring about too fast a change. Don't want to alarm the natives before ultimate control is gained.Start with something simple, like the "Fairness Doctrine".(Limiting free speach through legislation)Soon enough they will have removed your ability to make changes to the government by taking control of every aspect of your lives, and taking control of industry (To protect the people) is an important step in that process.We all know that the democrats want to Nationalize Healthcare. It is one of the biggest most pressing issues with which they pound against the republicans.And how well has that worked out for Canada, or for the UK?...
Aneoth wrote:I suppose I didn't make myself clear.It wont be the elected politicians who will change the Constitution, or at least re-interpret it to have some other meaning than the one we feel is perfectly clear.It will be the Supreme Court.They do it often and the people do not elect them.So, the Supreme Court Justices have no constituents to be concerned about.Nor are they normally concerned about monetary situations.They are Nominated by the President and approved by the congress and that selection is ALWAYS based on political leanings and which party controls the Legislative Branch (Congress, Senate) and the Executive Branch (president).Starting next year the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch with both be completely controlled by the democrats.Soon thereafter the democrats will gain control of the last Branch (Judicial) through new appoinments to the Supreme Court and the lower courts as well.
red_bus wrote:As to the US, well, I don't think it is right for me to comment on gun laws over thereand people's attitudes to killing, because, as has been already said here -- the national culture/attitudes are different in many respects. Plus practically I can't see how you could remove guns from a society where they are already so prevalent.
lawrenson wrote:Yep, DEFINITELY getting a taxi to/from the Acaeum evening meal! Cheers,Malc
