Losing friends in divisive times.

[bobbys]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

I have not lost any friends here, sure there have been a few squabbles and pies thrown but I still love all of youse!

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

It's ill taking the breeks aff a wild Highlandman

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

Didn't want to post but feel I must.
We constantly hear from NRA and pro-gun people that the 2nd amendment gives them the right to own their guns.
Also....it is too hard/can't be done to change the 2nd amendment.
Therefore, DON'T change the 2nd amendment. ENACT it.
CALL UP THE MILITIA.........have them report to whatever military base is closest on a given day.
Any gun owner who doesn't report is immediately illegal and commits a felony by holding onto their firearms.
The NRA/gun owners should have no complaint as the 2nd amendment requires them to be part of a well trained Militia.
When they realise that they have to report/train periodically and are
likely to be the 1st off the rank whenever needed for deployment to the USA's next military adventure,
the desire to hold onto their firearms will diminish very quickly.

This seems like much the best idea.

A reasonable standard of physical fitness, as well as discipline, would seem to be envisaged by the words "well regulated".

[SeanM26]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

They haven't tried to confiscate any bump stocks, yet.

[TomF]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

I'd noticed that. Cowards.

[Canoez]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

They haven't tried to confiscate any bump stocks, yet.

Are you sure? Really? Unequivocably?

I'm sure some have likely been found and taken in traffic stops or home searches where firearms are involved. I believe there were a few incidents with the Red Flag rule in MA in the past few months.

From what I understand, there was some compliance with the law and folks turned them in, but I don't think the distribution was widespread - anyone who knows anything about firearms knows that a really high rate of fire takes a toll on barrels and other components, so I'm sure the popularity was limited.

Eventually when they make an appearance, any remaining bump stocks in circulation will be confiscated.

[Garret]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

Didn't want to post but feel I must.
We constantly hear from NRA and pro-gun people that the 2nd amendment gives them the right to own their guns.
Also....it is too hard/can't be done to change the 2nd amendment.
Therefore, DON'T change the 2nd amendment. ENACT it.
CALL UP THE MILITIA.........have them report to whatever military base is closest on a given day.
Any gun owner who doesn't report is immediately illegal and commits a felony by holding onto their firearms.
The NRA/gun owners should have no complaint as the 2nd amendment requires them to be part of a well trained Militia.
When they realise that they have to report/train periodically and are
likely to be the 1st off the rank whenever needed for deployment to the USA's next military adventure,
the desire to hold onto their firearms will diminish very quickly.

I like this one. No one in DC would ever have the guts to do it, but...

[Tom Hunter]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

We don't need to ban guns, we could solve most of this problem with regulation and licensing.

The idea that there is no solution is a murderous lie which people often tell themselves. Another lie is that we need to ban guns or take them away.

Simple steps like banning online purchases would help a lot. They would also help the neighborhood gun dealer, but I don't think the NRA actually cares about that guy.

Require training and licenses.

Background checks. The only influential people in American politics opposed to this are Vladimir Putin and Mitch McConnell.

There is a long list of things that would help.

[LeeG]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

They did it with heroin and marijuana. There were good people on both sides. With a stroke of the pen they made one side criminals.

Age for alcohol purchases went from 18 to 21 , no civil war.

[LeeG]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

Reynard,

Re: OP

I lost a really good friend over an argument about removing the Lee Statue from the town square in Charlottesville. He lived a block away on the same street as the statue and we would walk past it to go downtown. Our argument happened over a few beers and became overheated. It was 5 months prior to that violent day, Heather Heyer lost her live.

Despite all that has happened I still miss John's friendship and he will always have a place in my heart. I would speak to him again but I doubt his pride would ever allow it. My attempts to communicate with him have gone unanswered and at this point, I doubt I'll try again.


good luck,

I have pub friends. One fellow was charming and fun to be around. After Trump was in he started goading me with racist comments and humor. When I said cut that chit out he responded with “Oh don’t be so sensitive”. Funny what has bubbled up to the surface.

[David G]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

[gypsie]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

They haven't tried to confiscate any bump stocks, yet.

As the bump stocks become apparant they will take them and fine the owner.
If you are engaged in something illegal and are in possession of a bump stock - you'll get a harder sentence.

Because something is illegal doesn't mean the police are going to raid every house in the USA. Laws work over time, not instantly.

[bobbys]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

Laughable.

The PURPOSE of government is to institute LAW.

The slippery slope you are so rapidly sliding down ends in anarchy, violence, famine and slavery.

Like sanctuary city laws are lawful?

How about sanctuary gun citys.?

[bobbys]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

I have pub friends. One fellow was charming and fun to be around. After Trump was in he started goading me with racist comments and humor. When I said cut that chit out he responded with “Oh don’t be so sensitive”. Funny what has bubbled up to the surface.

Every lib here has a story about their wayward Republican uncle, neighbor, co worker., it's just we have never heard from any of these mythical people yet.

[amish rob]

Re: Losing friends in divisive times.

Like sanctuary city laws are lawful?

How about sanctuary gun citys.?

You keep yammering about sanctuary cities but don’t know what they are.

Peace,
Robert