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A lifelong gun owner explains why he is destroying his gun.
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waggy
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hope he destroys his car too. since he is more likely to kill someone with that.
he didn't do shit. according to him he was a responsible gun owner. him destroying his gun does NOTHING about gun control or gun violence.
though i guess its a nice thing to do to get attention.
he didn't do shit. according to him he was a responsible gun owner. him destroying his gun does NOTHING about gun control or gun violence.
though i guess its a nice thing to do to get attention.
Svnla
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The author wrote "...after every new mass shooting, I'm reminded that I bear a portion of the responsibility of our nation's gun violence".
I did not see how he was responsible (portion) of any of the mass shooting or shootings in the US or elsewhere.
I do not drink alcohol and every year, more people being hurt or died from drunk drivers than by guns. Shall any of the responsible drinkers bear a portion of responsibility for those lives destroyed by DUI's? Shall they destroy their vehicles? Shall we ban or limit alcohol? Wait, we did try that a while back and how was it?
I did not see how he was responsible (portion) of any of the mass shooting or shootings in the US or elsewhere.
I do not drink alcohol and every year, more people being hurt or died from drunk drivers than by guns. Shall any of the responsible drinkers bear a portion of responsibility for those lives destroyed by DUI's? Shall they destroy their vehicles? Shall we ban or limit alcohol? Wait, we did try that a while back and how was it?
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Newell Steamer
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Yeah me either. I was perplexed by it but understood his pain. That much family loss would sting anyone.
Guy has multiple suicides\attempts within his family, a murder suicide, and a co workers of his sister was victim of a mass shooting? Guy should probably lock himself in a padded room just to be safe.
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What percentage of cars are involved in fatalities compared to the percentage of guns involved in fatalities?
Fenixgoon
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there are about 256M registered vehicles in the US. there are about 300M firearms.
give some wiggle room, the fraction is about the same (number of fatalities per item)
waggy
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it's not even about that. HE claims he was a responsible gun owner without any mental issues. so his gun is locked up or somewhere safe.
IF he is driving he has a far better chance of killing someone with his car then his gun.
Fenixgoon
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Spungo
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You must be new to this country. In America, we like doing things that are ultimately meaningless.
I'm doing my part to end drunk driving by playing video games at 2x antialiasing instead of 4x. How does that stop drunk driving? I don't know. I'm a hero. Give me money and thank me for the work I'm doing.
waggy
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sandorski
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Black Octagon
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shortylickens
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Yup, and because I drive a bear a portion of the responsibility of all auto accidents. Because I drink beer I am responsible for DUI's and vehicular homicides. Because I play games I'm responsible for that chinese kid who had a heart attack in the middle of a Starcraft session. Because I ate a donut last week I'm responsible for Americas obesity epidemic. Because I was employed I'm responsible for minorities not being able to get decent jobs.
MrPickins
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master_shake_
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WelshBloke
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Sure. I drink. I love drinking. I never drive when I'm drinking and I never drink when I need to be responsible. I've never missed anything through being hung over. I'm a responsible drinker.
I also recognize that I'm partly responsible for "drinking culture". I talk about how great some beers are, what great Italian red I was drinking, that cool French Calvados that tastes like bruised apple and caramel.
That's my culture, the good bits and the bad. I'm part of what supports the drinking industry.
Svnla
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Do you feel that you bear a portion of responsibility for those lives destroyed by DUI's? Yes or No.
Whoa whoa take your rational understanding of abstract thought and get out!
I came in here to post something to this point, but you've essentially covered it. If a vast majority of people followed his lead, it would certainly lead to a reduction in gun related crime - however, this won't happen. I'm guilty myself, I won't be following his lead as I don't plan on destroying any of my firearms. I do understand what he's saying, and what he's trying to stand for ... I'm just not ready myself.
Black Octagon
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Sorry. Misread that other post as saying the guy himself had tried to suicide several times
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