So are you saying you think gun control laws are keeping the number of accidents down? How is this if gun ownership is up? More people own more guns every year. Couldn't this be from better education and the fact that licensed gun dealers must now offer gun locks and gun safes? And murder rates may have increased but what did they do in states that allow people to protect themselves with firearms? Seems like I saw a study that showed in states where it's easier for people to carry concealed weapons the violent crime rate went down. Plus we have a higher gun death rate then Canada yet per capita they own just as many weapons- how do you explain that?maud* said:Hi, I'm new, and your post caught my attention. First off, yes, it is wonderful that firearm accidents have lowered (though I would love to hear where this information was quoted from). However it is important to consider that this could be because of more strict gun control laws, which may quickly dissintegrate in Bush's second term. Also, the greatest "accident" of all, murder by firearm, has increased in the last year. I'll get you the statistics if you want them. We still have a higher gun death rate than all European countries put together. To me, this is a more pertinent issue than an accident rate, although both are obviously tragic.
Pacridge said:Well, now, it seems that the problem is solved, except for all of the illegal handguns in the hands of criminals. Any ideas on that?So are you saying you think gun control laws are keeping the number of accidents down? How is this if gun ownership is up? More people own more guns every year. Couldn't this be from better education and the fact that licensed gun dealers must now offer gun locks and gun safes? And murder rates may have increased but what did they do in states that allow people to protect themselves with firearms? Seems like I saw a study that showed in states where it's easier for people to carry concealed weapons the violent crime rate went down.
That's easy. The Frenchies up there are lovers. Whenever there is a dispute, they simply kiss and make up.Plus we have a higher gun death rate then Canada yet per capita they own just as many weapons- how do you explain that?
heyjoeo said:Geezus now you are looking down on French people.
That's easy. The Frenchies up there are lovers. Whenever there is a dispute, they simply kiss and make up.
Seriously, you are just a bigot hiding behind a large vocabulary.
Hoot said:>Is there not a large French component in the Canadian population? Take the Province of Quebec, for example. The provincial authorities have gone so far as to make French the official language.<Fantasea
I'm not here to give you a hard time.
I'm here so that liberals can know the truth.
About 37% of Canadians have English ancestry.
About 32% of Canadians have a French ancestry.
I'd hardly call 32% a "large component in the Canadian population."
The Canadian government recognizes both English and French as official languages.
Quebec is the one province in Canada that has about 80% French ancestry, and yes, French is the official language in Quebec, but this is the exception in Canada, not the rule.
Afterall, Elizabeth the II of Great Britain is still the Queen of Canada.
heyjoeo said:Fant! Stop underhandedly bashing on groups of people and making brash generalizations! Examples:
All right. Since you are not here to give me a hard time, let's all rise, sing O Canada, and go home.
And lastly, given the performance of the continental French on the field of battle throughout the twentieth century, we know that fighting is not their strong suit.
Seriously.
Nice job there Hoot btw
heyjoeo said:You make an insult and then turn around and claim you were "showing respect."
What are you talking about?
Fantasea said:My, my. Are you getting your knickers all atwist at my suggestion that we show respect for the Canadians by singing their national anthem? That's what happens at the rink whenever they play hockey.
Due you need to registar your freedom of speech?None 0f these are rights guerenteed by the constitution and the right to bear arms is. End of discussion. Quick question How does my owning a firearm infringe on your (... MY life, liberty and pursuit of happiness)?Let's allow logic to enter this arguement; we register our cars, get licenses to drive them. We get licenses to marry. We register our children at birth. We get licensed to ply our trades (doctors, lawyers, plumbers, electricians etc). We register our businesses. We require those business owners to register with the individual Secretaries of State. So why is it such a damn problem to register all guns and their owners? Sure you can have your gun, but for the sake of public safety (... MY life, liberty and pursuit of happiness), they should be registered. What am I missing here? W
here are the rights of the gun owner infringed by licensing and registration of guns?
Perhaps that's why the fans rise and sing the national anthem with such gusto.Hoot said:No! Here's what happens at the hockey rink!
I read some sort of psychological report or study that was done recently...and it said...
Of all the spectator sports, hockey makes women more aroused!?
I'm still waiting for someone to refute any of my 'crazy research data'.Contrarian said:just ask Fant... he'll come up with some crazy research data!! LOL
That's true. Except for the fact that he lost, Napoleon would have won. One rarely sees such an extraordinary example of logic.heyjoeo said:That question isn't WORTH answering, because its just another shot at the French. How about you go study the Napoleanic wars. Minus the Russian campaign, he could have ruled all of Europe.
I learned in my youth that the vast majority of people have absolutely no idea of the meaning and correct usage of the word 'hate'.heyjoeo said:Nope. They aren't. (And its not my fault Fant hates French people).
I'm getting a gun when I turn 18. Why not?
Good for you!heyjoeo said:I'm getting a gun when I turn 18. Why not?
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