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Steve Kerr's Passionate Personal Stand on Gun Control

BTW, when reading Kerr's comments, please keep in mind that Kerr’s father Malcolm was assassinated in 1984 ....
 
ONE LOVE said:
BTW, when reading Kerr's comments, please keep in mind that Kerr’s father Malcolm was assassinated in 1984 ....
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Assasinated? Like how?
 
The Thriller said:
I think it's totally fine for congress to ignore the wishes of 90 percent of Americans. That's totally what democracy is supposed to be about. Ignoring the people and doing whatever the big lobbyist wants you to do.
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I'm totally fine with you misstating the situation. That's totally what democracy is supposed to be about. Ignoring the actual situation and adapting any crisis in order to get what you want.
 
Joe Bagadonuts said:
He was a professor in Beruit and was shot by Islamic extremists outside of his office. I don't think the murder would have been prevented by gun laws.
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Wow. Crazy stuff. That sucks.
And I agree
 
In all seriousness, he misspoke about auto weapons. But is that any worse than the complete and utter misspeaking that the gun nuts of this country say on the norm?

For example, "gun control doesn't effect gun violence." Huh? Mountains of data from countries to our own very states prove otherwise. Industrialized countries with strict gun control have lower gun violence. Same thing with states. Look at the top 15 states for gun violence. They're all red states with lax gun laws.

"Gun laws don't work. They only punish good people while bad guys ignore laws." So asinine yet so common. Why have any laws on anything then?

"People would be safer if they were all packing." Anyone actually believe that bars and dance clubs full of drunk people packing heat would be safer than a bar or dance club full of drunks without?

"Gun are only tools. Just like a hammer or screwdriver." Does this really need to be explained?

So while we can make fun of Kerr's lack of understanding of gun anatomy, is it really any worse than the nonsense spewed by the NRA, republicans, and gun nuts on the norm after our bi-weekly slaughter of a church, school, or place of recreation?
 
dalamon said:
Many firearms can be modified to make them automatic to some extent, including AR-15s.

While it's generally not good for the firearm, it's functional enough for one mass-shooting
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Dala, could you give us any examples where this has actually happened?
 
Gameface said:
There are already background checks on all commercially sold firearms in the U.S.. Even the ones sold at gun shows.

So 90% of America has what they want.
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It's my understanding that Americans want more than this. From what I understand they desire extended background checks, wait times, and increased restrictions for potential threats.
 
Gun control works, period - just no argument about that. Until americans will realise it and fix it you will be a disgust to the rest of the world on the matter. Sorry my american friends you have a huge abscess on your face which is your stupid gun laws and until you lance it you will look ugly. See below what happened in Australia and argue that gun laws did not work.

Regardless of the unique challenges in the US, Obama is well aware of Australia's massive effort — and the subsequent decline in violence.

"When Australia had a mass killing … it was just so shocking the entire country said, 'Well, we're going to completely change our gun laws,' and they did. And it hasn't happened since,"

https://www.businessinsider.com/australia-gun-control-shootings-2015-10
 
dalamon said:
Many firearms can be modified to make them automatic to some extent, including AR-15s.

While it's generally not good for the firearm, it's functional enough for one mass-shooting
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Diesel fuel and fertilizer can be modified to make a bomb. It's hell on the container, but it's effective for one terrorist act. Should we restrict them?
 
bigb said:
Diesel fuel and fertilizer can be modified to make a bomb. It's hell on the container, but it's effective for one terrorist act. Should we restrict them?
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Hell, I can make a bomb with gunpowder and a few other ingredients. Better ban those too. And bleach.
 
bigb said:
Diesel fuel and fertilizer can be modified to make a bomb. It's hell on the container, but it's effective for one terrorist act. Should we restrict them?
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The bolded part might be the funniest line I've ever read on this site. Well done!
 
BTW, Islamic extremists can be modified into smart (relatively speaking) bombs. Pretty much a one time trick per extremist, because they are always destroyed in the process, but they can do a ton of damage (particularly when a 747 is involved). Should we ban those?
 
#bern said:
Most shootings are done with a stolen or illegally purchased weapon. So what good does this bill do? I'm very curious.
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Most rapes and murders are done illegally. We should legalize rape and murder.
 
bigb said:
Diesel fuel and fertilizer can be modified to make a bomb. It's hell on the container, but it's effective for one terrorist act. Should we restrict them?
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What is the primary function of diesel fuel? How about fertilizer? Why do those things exist?
 
bigb said:
Diesel fuel and fertilizer can be modified to make a bomb. It's hell on the container, but it's effective for one terrorist act. Should we restrict them?
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bigb said:
Let's not forget cell phones. They can be used as a detonator.
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Yep. People will find a way no matter what.
We should just legalize murder too. There is no way to totally eradicate murder so might as well legalize it.
 
If we could completely eradicate all guns, which is completely hypothetical and obviously not possible, would you guys be for it?
 
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