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  • In case anybody was curious and didn't click on the link, John McCain, Pat Toomey, Susan Collins, and Mark Kirk.were the Republicans who voted for the bill.  Democrats Mark Begich, Max Baucus, Mark Pryor, and Heidi Heitkamp voted against it, as we

    now i know how Nancy Kerrigan felt. that's insight into SCARY ISLAND. you have no clue what really went down.
  • I am very passionate about this issue for very personal reasons. I can truly understand the arguments on many aspects of this but the expansion of background checks is something that I thought was extremely reasonable and I'm very diasappointed it did not
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  • Sorry to jump in here but you keep writing "law abiding citizens.."....how are we supposed to know who is law abiding and who is not without some sort of background check?
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  • The second amendment guarantees your right keep and bear arms shall not be infringed but it can and should be regulated.  It does not guarantee that you can have the exact amount and type of weapons as perps.  I know my example is extreme but yo
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  • And that's fine if that's your opinion. I just disagree.  I think expansion of background checks will help.  
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    The second amendment guarantees your right keep and bear arms shall not be infringed but it can and should be regulate
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    And that's fine if that's your opinion. I just disagree.  I think expansion of background checks will help. &nbsp
  • They wouldnt have had a background check if they went to an unlicensed dealer.  Look, Ijust want to make it harder for them to get their hands on a weapon.  Idon't want them to be able to get a gun at a gun show or internet throught unlicensed d
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  • And then of course crack down harder on the black market.
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    They wouldnt have had a background check if they went to an unlicensed dealer.  Look, Ijust want to make it harde
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    Why should a law abiding citizen have a limit on the number of rounds they can have?  Sure, it isn't going

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  • We just have different opinions.  I have offered ideas on making a real difference, encouraging responsible gun ownership is something that needs to happen and there need to be real consequences for irresponsible gun ownership.  I've already agr
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    We just have different opinions.  I have offered ideas on making a real difference, encouraging responsible gun o
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    Take back the Senate in 2014
  • There is obviously a problem with how easily criminals get guns.

    But not all people who kill people with guns are criminals. Mental health can play a big role in whether someone is a responsible gun owner or a murderer. And you're not a criminal

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    But I also have a huge problem with ANYONE, be it republican or democrat, starting national databases without due cause. And I sure do not like the hypocrisy of our current political system.

    Here, Here.

    Cnon

    Take back the Senate in 2014
  • Thanks for the discussion everyone.  The only way the country can begin to find solutions is if everyone comes to the table (gun owners, communities, etc.).  
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    Well, what happens if you have a gang in your house; you want as many rounds as possible.

     

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