Gun Control & RKBA
Related: About this forumWhy this can't be openly debated is beyond me.
Maybe the proponents don't want to debate in an open and free society and would, instead, prefer to dictate terms.
The number one argument the gun nuts use to counter calls for gun control is: "there are too many guns in the hands of Americans to ban or confiscate, so nothing can be done." What they are actually saying is: "The Democrats want to take away your guns, and we will protect your rights to keep them." Clever ad campaign, and a clever play on emotions on the part of the right-wingers, and those who apologize for them.
The correct answer to this lie is: "We don't want to take away your guns, or ban and confiscate them. We want to regulate your use of guns, and get them off of our streets and back into your homes and safely stored, where they belong." You want to go to a range or go hunting? Fine, you can do that provided you follow the laws and rules governing target shooting and hunting, and the transport of weapons to and from those venues. You want to carry a concealed weapon? The answer is no, unless you can show good cause and a judge agrees, and then only for a specified period.
Stand-your-ground laws should be repealed in the public venue, and the "duty to retreat" common sense principle of law should be reinstated. A universal background check system should be implemented, and all gun sales and transfers should be subject to the UBC system. Existing gun control regulations should be strictly enforced, and in most cases the penalties increased.
These are the root problems which need to be addressed in order to reduce our gun violence epidemic. No, we don't want to confiscate your legally purchased guns because it is neither feasible nor practical. We do, however, want to make gun owners more responsible for their guns, and regulate their use in the public venue.
Support a gun control organization and those Democratic politicians who will stand up to the right-wing gun lobby in any way that you can.
OK, let's suss this out.
Why? Who are you, or anyone else for that matter, to tell me when I am to make myself vulnerable to violent criminals?
DTR has never been universal, so the premise is incorrect on its face. Even then, peaceable people do not have a duty to retreat, criminals do. How many steps backwards must a woman take before she is lawfully allowed to defend herself?
"Sorry Mrs. Henderson. You shot that serial rapist after taking 2 steps backwards when the law specifically says you had to take three. I'm afraid we must sentence you to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years before you are eligible for parole and your children will be remanded to the state."
OK. Make it available to private sellers as well.
Why? Unless a gun is being used criminally why feed the PIC? Glad you admit, though, that the laws you do want aren't being enforced. Maybe you should start there before passing more useless laws that probably won't be enforced.
Congratulations. You just invalidated your credibility. You're obviously not up on current events and since gun violence is on a multi-decade decline the stated reason for your diktats has been invalidated.
People are facing decades in jail for trivial offenses, i.e. having an unloaded antique flintlock pistol in the glove box of their car. If your regimes are so absolutely devoid of common sense and basic decency why should you be trusted with yet more power especially since you refuse to affirm the basic human right of self-defense?
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)GGJohn
(9,951 posts)when it comes to the 2A.
Unless of course, you agree with every thing he says.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)if.....
1. The poster of that OP is scared to come here and have an actual debate
2. You are afraid to allow an actual debate in the "safe haven" you and him require that does not allow any debate.
Open your group up and we will be glad to debate you and your few posters.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)I will debate the poster of the OP, but he will not show up for that.
GGJohn
(9,951 posts)his extremist views.....................
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)GGJohn
(9,951 posts)Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)that you allow your posters to insult DU members and prevent people from responding.
It is funny you push me to have a debate with a person who is afraid to come to this forum and debate and you do not allow debate in your group that I would be allowed to participate in.
show me one time where I "idolatrize your precious"
see, even you as a host has to get in the insults and can not handle a real debate without them.
Truly a sad thing
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)The banning not only of guns but also dissent, opposing publications, disfavored political organizations all enforced by a heavily armed police force that centers its attention on honest citizens while criminals remain unimpeded.
Some guns are more equal than others.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)I was commenting on the impulses of the grabber community but this was your Pavlovian response.
Also interesting is the fact that your response to (what your perceive as) a comment about tyranny imposed the government is, "Shut up and knuckle under, peasant serf!"
No wonder you kids go panting after the racist republican billionaire with a god complex.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)interesting once again you are trying to group all firearms owners into on stereotyped group. Just another way to insult fellow DU members as you do not seem you have any other way to discuss a topic. At least in this group we present facts and debate all sides. It seems you come over here as your echo chamber is dead and you need to come over to your favorite gun group to post insults to fellow DU members. Free speech is a good and you just keep on doing it and we will keep calling you out for the crap you post. At least we are not scared to have to have a "safe haven" to have to control the debate and stifle any opposition that you want even if it does not violate the SOP but is just something you do not like to hear.
I can post images and cartoons also, look
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)can't have any facts posted over in your group
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12628061#post23
I am sure this poster will be next for having the gull to point out the errors that are posted in your group.
Adrahil
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12628061#post22
I'm talking about the plain fact that sound suppressors are just that. They suppress sound. They don't eliminate it, and they aren't the devices many people think they are. They are mufflers for guns. That's it. And they are federally controlled. You have to get an NFA tax stamp to own one, so the BATFE knows you have it.
If that's too technical for this debate, then I'm simply flabergasted.
I'm not here to rain on the gun control parade. I don't typically post in this group because I recognize it's purpose. But IMO, the information being presented in this thread was just plain inaccurate. All emotion, and no data. If you want to convince people, then it's best to do so with valid arguments.
You responded to him but blocked another so I think you just made a mistake as you probably got so flustered at the facts being presented in your "super "safe haven". And we know you never unblock anyone if it was an error.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)Also, I have unblocked one person, fyi, and they haven't violated the Group SOP since.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)simple question
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)Looks like that was your latest block for a post that was not even in your group so how could it possibly violate your group SOP? Sounds like you are abusing your hosting authority.
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,479 posts)Last edited Fri Feb 20, 2015, 02:07 PM - Edit history (2)
ETA: One whole day later and no reply; is it a mystery why I have no interest in even reading posts in your group?
clffrdjk
(905 posts)What post was so awful that I had to be silenced?
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)clffrdjk
(905 posts)That are not inflammatory in any way and mild sarcasm that even you could not call offensive is worthy of a block but telling people to shove a pistol up their ass and pull the trigger is a-ok.
Why do you come here looking for people to post over there if you are just going to block everyone you disagree with?
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)posts, all I can do is lock threads and block selected users when I feel they aren't there in good faith or supportive of the Group SOP.
clffrdjk
(905 posts)Supportive of the group sop and in good faith.
You have a real bunch of winners over there enjoy your pit.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)the authority given to him. How can you block a person on a post not in that group?
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)Maybe you'd have more fun here: http://www.debate.org/opinions/are-americans-obsessed-with-guns
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)and am glad to point out how a host hast to censor debate in his group but allows all of the insults and name calling to stand in that same group about other DU members. It is also funny when you say have our debate over here as you blocked us in your required "safe haven" but none of the people we want to debate, show up over here. Kind of hard to debate ourselves.
GGJohn
(9,951 posts)I knew exactly who you were talking about.
You will NEVER be able to honestly debate this control extremist, he constantly attacks those that don't agree with his point of view with name calling like "Bubba" and so forth.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)where he actually can be debated and not free to call names to posters that he knows can not respond.
He's too afraid of having to actually back up his extremist views with facts rather than rhetoric.
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)GGJohn
(9,951 posts)Wonder what happened to them? Hope they're OK.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)DonP
(6,185 posts)When a poster tried to explain, in very simple, non-biased technical terms, what a suppressor actually did, he went ape.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12628061
Poster:
"An unsuppressed AR-15, for example is about 150-160 db. With a good suppressor, it's about 120-130 db. That is still VERY LOUD."
Response:
"There's that technical gunner bullshit again. The other Group loves that kind of ammo-erotic talk. "
"Now tell me again how wonderful guns and their accessories are, and how much you love them. If you want to extol the virtues of guns, gun use, and gunners, go back to the other Group. The need for gun control has already been established, and this Group was formed so that we could discuss ways to implement gun control -- not to argue with gun nuts."
(Quick ban him before somebody actually learns something factual. Can't have that here.)
It's like a climate denier found a whole new area of science to ignore and and rave about. I guess calculated and deliberate ignorance is a gun controllers friend.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)GGJohn
(9,951 posts)I enjoyed it immensely.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)DonP
(6,185 posts)His last post indicates that he thought you blocked the poster. Eventually someone will block him, if he's ever silly enough to try and offer fact and reason there again
Besides, your hero's reaction,verging on frothing at the mouth in response to some simple facts, is indicative of the usual gun control supporters reaction to anything they don't want to hear.
But Bansalot is your little kingdom, reign well and happy activism.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)since the poster I was referring to is one of the worst offenders in your group for insulting and name calling of DU firearms owners. The fact that you do not block and often agree and REC his posts shows us how you feel about us. Allowing those insults and blocking any chance to publicly answer those posts is just wrong and you should be ashamed to allow that conduct.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)I'm only responsible for what I post and for keeping pro-gunners out of GCRA, per the GCRA SOP.
Discuss how to enact progressive gun control reform in a supportive environment. The group serves as a safe haven in which to mobilize supporters in support of measures reducing gun violence by changing laws, culture and practice at the municipal, state, and federal levels. While there is no single solution to the tragic epidemic of gun violence, members agree that more guns are not the solution to gun violence, and are expected to be supportive of the policies of progressive gun control reform organizations.
Hosts
Group Hosts are assigned either by the DU Administrators, or by other Hosts of that group. Group Hosts have the following abilities: 1) They can lock threads which they believe violate the group's stated purpose; 2) they can pin threads to the top of the group; 3) they may completely block out members whom they believe are not adhering to the group's purpose; 4) they may add other members as group Hosts; and 5) they may remove any Host that became a Host after they did (and who is listed below their name on the list below).
I'm not responsible for every post in that Group, any more than GD hosts are responsible for every post that's in GD.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)for a post that is not posted in that group? How can a post not in that group violate the group SOP? Sounds like you are actually doing the preemptive blocking you proposed. I think that is abusing the power of a host.
Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)All that matters is if I think, based on anything at all, posted anywhere, that they aren't posting in GCRA in good faith support of the Group SOP.
'nuff said.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)You will be up past 50 real soon if they do not even have to post anything in your group to be blocked
Just incredible
blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)Haters gonna hate. Frog and Scorpion redux. It's all they have; since neither facts or the law support their outdated beliefs.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)I was around when the GCRA Group was formed by Robb and a few others, and became one of the first contributors. This Group was a welcome respite from the only other Group on DU where Gun Control could be discussed. The RKBA Group was like walking into a biker bar. If you weren't a gunner, you were subject to insults, condescension, and ridicule. The place became known as the Gungeon and most likely the least liked Group on DU.
The sole premise of the GCRA Group was that it would be a "safe haven" Group where like-mined DUers could discuss (not debate) and promote gun control measures. The basic principle was that the "need" for stricter gun control measures was already established by the sheer numbers of gun violence related deaths and injuries occurring in the USA when compared to other industrialized and civilized countries around the world.
There was also an understanding that this Group would not engage in cross-Group playground taunts. Unfortunately, that understanding was not to last and the barbs began to fly. This state of war tapered off for a while when the Hosts changed, but appears to be flaring up again. I am only aware of this because of PMs (informational, supportive, and downright ugly) as I have trashed the other Group and never visit there.
When you get right down to it, this entire pissing match is only between a very few DU members, and it appears that most DUers aren't really politically invested in gun rights, or gun control -- just like the real world.
The obsession with this Group by a few who have been banned for violating the SOP and obvious attempts at disruption, is very telling on many levels, but entirely understandable.
Support a gun control organization of your choice, and those Democratic politicians who are willing to stand up to the right-wing gun lobby and say "enough." The main problem with Democratic voters is, and always has been, apathy. We need to change that.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12628236
I see that individual posts plenty of insults himself at firearms owners, what would you call that?
I have looked at that blocked list, most are still active and posting. That is unlike the two hosts from that group that seem to have left and the group had to request of Skinner to appoint a replacement as they had no active host to perform that action.
blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)Sums up their primitive, regressive belief system to a "T".
beevul
(12,194 posts)"All that matters is if I think, based on anything at all, posted anywhere, that they aren't posting in GCRA in good faith support of the Group SOP."
Somehow, I don't think you guys would like it very much if Krispos were to enforce our SOP with an equally heavy hand.
If you think me or anyone else couldn't find ten posts by folks on your side of the issue that are perfect examples of not posting in "good faith" support for our SOP, I got some AZ oceanfront property to sell you.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)does not have to resort to that level of censorship. I think is much better to allow open debate and not be scared of other opinions.
A big hand to this groups fine host
Mugu
(2,887 posts)Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)Discuss gun politics, gun control laws, the Second Amendment, the use of firearms for self-defense, and the use of firearms to commit crime and violence.
That's it. That's all it says. This is not a safe haven for gun lovers and those that love them, despite your wishing it were so.
beevul
(12,194 posts)Strawman. I never said I wished it were so, nor have I indicated in any that I wish it so. Another gun control extremist attributing to their interlocutor, something never expressed by them.
How consistent of you.
Have you?
Discuss being the key word. Good faith is implied, but if you disagree, please proceed with the arguments.
How many "sniping posts" which make no good faith effort at discussion would you like me to link to?
Besides, it wouldn't be necessary to make this group protected to have our list end up as big as yours.
All it would take is some minimum standards of behavior.
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)please pass that on to your friends so they all know this.
NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)Is "turn 'em all in" the mantra?
kcci
(35 posts)"The correct answer to this lie is: "We don't want to take away your guns, or ban and confiscate them."
Of course, the Assault Weapons Ban was being pushed.
It's a difficult argument to say you don't want to ban guns while supporting a gun ban.
beevul
(12,194 posts)They want a monologue.
Ignore what they say, and look at what they do.
Brady/maig/everytown/mda/vpc/csgv silence all dissent on their pages.
GCRA silences all dissent on its page.
They don't want a discussion, debate, or "conversation", and they never did.
What they want, is nothing less than to dictate terms.
DonP
(6,185 posts)I have no doubt that if they ever got the "common sense" gun control they claim they want, they'd demand they dictate what common sense was, for our own good of course.
No dissent would be allowed. Facts would be irrelevant. Anyone that doesn't agree, would be enemies of the state.
For me, that behavior and attitude is reason enough to make sure they never get another AWB or similar ban passed.