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Gun Control & RKBA

Atticus

(15,124 posts) Sat May 1, 2021, 07:30 AM May 2021

Serious question to regular posters in this forum: Do you support the Democratic 2020 [View all]

platform as it regards firearm policy? One place to review it is-----https://www.ontheissues.org/celeb/Democratic_Party_Gun_Control.htm

Please begin with a clear "Yes" or "No" before you explain your position in detail.

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Serious question to regular posters in this forum: Do you support the Democratic 2020 [View all] Atticus May 2021 OP

Yes. I've changed 180. Guns are now a public safety and publoc health issue. Its time to stand ... marble falls May 2021 #1

Not a regular poster, but for the record I agree. Doesn't go far enough, but... TreasonousBastard May 2021 #2

Didn't know snowybirdie May 2021 #3

Sounds like a purity test Hawker123 May 2021 #4

Wow that explains a lot! Nt USALiberal May 2021 #8

Yes sarisataka May 2021 #5

No. Atticus May 2021 #9

I too have no idea sarisataka May 2021 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Atticus May 2021 #10

Yes RainCaster May 2021 #6

Semiautos are normally limioted to 5 rounds in the magazine when hunting big game. Dial H For Hero May 2021 #12

Thanks for gunsplaining it to us. nt AndyS May 2021 #20

The opprobrium of someone who urged DUers to vote for Republicans is to be cherished... friendly_iconoclast May 2021 #21

OT: What's up with that? discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2021 #22

Just a typo, I think- a word dropped after "Gifford's" friendly_iconoclast May 2021 #23

Facts are important. RotorHead May 2021 #38

Absolutely if they are germane to the topic. AndyS May 2021 #41

And how exactly was my post not germane to the topic? Dial H For Hero May 2021 #42

Well, since you are clearly ignorant on the topics of firearms AND hunting with them... RotorHead May 2021 #44

You don't seem to know much... RotorHead May 2021 #37

I use either M1Garand or a flintlock to hunt deer with oneshooter May 2021 #43

Been checking the CMP for a Winnie. yagotme May 2021 #45

Some of it yes, other parts no. Details below. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2021 #7

Gotcha Bait Straw Man May 2021 #11

Ding ding ding! We have a winner! Dial H For Hero May 2021 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2021 #16

Yes, keeping in mind this is our platform, not the final form legislation Hortensis May 2021 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2021 #17

That's very nice, thanks, considering the hope for particularly informed debate. :) Hortensis May 2021 #18

I support Dems regardless of their position on gun control hack89 May 2021 #19

No The Mouth May 2021 #24

Sadly, you are very representative of those to whom my OP was intended. It is "not the business of Atticus May 2021 #25

Be as sad as you wish. The Mouth May 2021 #26

Your attitude seems to fit the definition of "anarchy". Do you identify as an anarchist? nt Atticus May 2021 #27

I vote Democrat. The Mouth May 2021 #28

Cool story, dude. I vote Democratic. nt Atticus May 2021 #29

Call it what you want, The Mouth May 2021 #30

Too late. (nt) Paladin May 2021 #32

Like I thought The Mouth May 2021 #33

You're a perfect fit for this group. Paladin May 2021 #34

I shall take it as one, thanks! The Mouth May 2021 #35

You didn't answer. I'll try again. I vote for Democratic candidates. I didn't vote for the platform. discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2021 #31

That position and concept is beyond the cognitive capacity The Mouth May 2021 #36

No. RotorHead May 2021 #39

Serious question: RotorHead May 2021 #40