Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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The Right to Bear Arms ... on Campus

I like the right to bear arms.  I will grudgingly agree that some places, such as bars, are places where guns probably shouldn't be.  This bill proposes allowing guns on college campuses.  I think that's a great idea.  It would make school shootings briefer, because one of the armed students or teachers might manage to take out the shooter.  And it might help discourage rape, too.
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fayanora

fayanora

March 17 2011, 20:45:49 UTC 10 years ago

I fail to understand how allowing guns on campus is a good idea. I mean, I read the whole paragraph of your post. I've heard that argument before. Frankly, it feels like bullshit to me. More guns = more bullets flying around = more wounded people. Especially since recent events have shown that they give gun licenses to people from the same Crackerjack box they get car licenses from.

And sorry, but I am very much anti-gun. I believe in repealing the second amendment. In this day and age, there really is no justifiable reason to be allowing common citizens to carry a dangerous weapon intended only for killing from a distance.
ravan

ravan

March 22 2011, 02:10:07 UTC 10 years ago

So, you are fine with allowing people to wield several thousand pounds of killing machine on a daily basis with their licenses from crackerjack boxes, but draw the lines at guns?

Look at auto accident statistics, and then talk about "common" citizens with dangerous weapons some more.

Most drivers on the road I assume are actively trying to kill me. A gun at least takes some skill to hit their target.
fayanora

fayanora

March 22 2011, 03:37:34 UTC 10 years ago

Ah, the old "cars kill more people than guns" line. An argument that, while true, is moot, because cars are not PURPOSELY DESIGNED to kill people, whereas guns are. Just another bullshit argument from someone who wants to justify owning their favorite overcompensation for a small penis.
the_vulture

the_vulture

March 23 2011, 02:10:30 UTC 10 years ago

You can't conceal a car in a handbag.

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