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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    All right, as I feared, there seem to be a majority of you who don't want me here and would prefer if I left. I had hoped that would not be the case; I thought we could have a constructive debate. Some of you have tried to do so, and I really really appreciate it. As for the rest- I wish you...
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    Here's the flaw in YOUR argument. The day after your gun is stolen, you report the theft to the national database. At that point it becomes an illegal weapon, and the police are notified. If they find this weapon on a person, that person is then subject to arrest.
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    Man I wish I was paid. Sign me up for that.
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    1. In terms of overall gun crime, it will make it significantly more difficult for bad guys to obtain legal guns through private sales. It will help police isolate illegal guns, and make these easier to seize. 2. In terms of mass shootings, it will help society keep these weapons out of the...
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    Yes, I acknowledge that a black market in illegal guns will likely increase as a result of what I am proposing. But while that's probably inevitable, it doesn't weaken my argument, IMO. Even with the increased black market, it will still be much more difficult for the bad guys to obtain guns...
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    The difference with drugs is that with guns we don't need to "control the flow" of all guns. Just the illegal ones. But in order to make it more difficult for the bad guys to obtain guns, we need the UBS and the national database.
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    Well you raise several issues: 1. No, I don't believe that registration leads to confiscation. Israel is a country which gun owners often cite, especially when making the argument that high private ownership of guns leads to lower violence. Israel has complete and full registration of all...
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    1. Some are, some aren't. According to law enforcement, a significant number of guns possessed by convicted felons are obtained through illegal purchases in which the seller is unaware of the illegality. The percentages vary depending on who you read. 2. No. The difference with guns is that...
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    Can I resume our discussion/debate?

    Now that this thread is open again, I'll limit my posts to it. There seems to be quite a bit of confusion about my beliefs here, so let me restate them: 1. I do not believe in banning assault weapons; I never have. 2. I do not believe in banning high capacity magazines. I used to, but no...
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    Obviously we disagree. I posted in another thread specific to that issue explaining my reasons. Perhaps we shouldn't cloud up this thread with that discussion.
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    Pluralism works in politics when a minority is willing to make their primary issue the key to their voting. In other words, the NRA has remained powerful, despite being a minority, because their members and supporters are willing to vote for candidates based on their views on gun rights over and...
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    I agree with you that there is no middle ground in terms of the Constitution. If ever a law were passed that would attempt to seize your guns, I would be fighting right along with you with every means at my disposal. But we're a long way off from that, and there IS middle ground in these...
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    Just because you were told that by a state senator doesn't mean you have to listen to him. Use your own judgment. If something makes sense to you, or doesn't make sense, then point it out. My own views tend to be unpopular both among most gun supporters, and most gun control people. Oh well...
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    I agree about the victimless crime part. Based on what we know, this guy should NOT have been arrested. As to the slippery slope argument, I don't buy it. Every proposed law in this country, regardless of the issues involved, should be considered on it's own individual merits, and not as part...
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    No, but not quite an accurate analogy. The ACLU is a loud organization, but they hardly represent millions of people with a single pluralistic goal in mind. I believe the NRA could have compromised on any number of specific issues without compromising their core convictions, and many of these...
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    What are the cons of universal background checks?

    This is why I am also for a national registration and database for all guns in this country. There will be no way for universal background checks to truly be effective without this. And it will prevent anyone from being falsely accused, if that is your concern.
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    Do I? Well, perhaps. But on the other hand, I could argue just as easily that the NRA and their supporters' refusal to compromise on even the most mild of regulations are what's causing more extreme laws like this one to be enacted. You're vacating the middle ground, and leaving the debate...
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    US Army Veteran Arrested in New York for possession of AR15 Magazines

    The 7 round limitation is stupid. I've spent some time in here arguing for limiting high capacity magazines, but this particular limitation makes no sense even to me. I also don't believe that anyone should be arrested for having a high capacity magazine. That's just really stupid as well...
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    What are the cons of universal background checks?

    As far as it being free to the seller and buyer, this seems to be a continuing concern. But I hold that the responsibility for paying for background checks should be solely the responsibility of the parties to the transaction.
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    What are the cons of universal background checks?

    This possibility could already occur at a gun store, right? Surely there is an appeal mechanism already in place?
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