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The intellectual dishonesty of the Incrementalists [W:79]

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Every few weeks we get an anti gun poster who whines about normal capacity magazines which are normally 15-17 rounds for modern defensive handguns and 20-30 rounds for "Military" or militia style rifles. These antis claim that say 10 rounds are OK but 15 are not.

Other than the obvious fact that these restrictionists are unlearned as to what is normally used by police, they pretend that they have the expertise to draw lines which of course is a stepping stone (look at Cuomo in NY) to less and less and less.


The fact is, these restrictionists have to claim that normal law abiding citizens can be trusted with 10 rounds but not 15 or 20-an argument that is impossible to support. They also have to argue that we citizens who are not police officers, are less entitled to self defense then our public servants.

when You see a gun restrictionist make this argument you know you are dealing with someone who doesn't trust you to own any weapon but they understand the political ramifications of calling for a complete ban now
 
As I gaze into my gun safe, it seems that ship has sailed. 8)
 
Every few weeks we get an anti gun poster who whines about normal capacity magazines which are normally 15-17 rounds for modern defensive handguns and 20-30 rounds for "Military" or militia style rifles. These antis claim that say 10 rounds are OK but 15 are not.

Other than the obvious fact that these restrictionists are unlearned as to what is normally used by police, they pretend that they have the expertise to draw lines which of course is a stepping stone (look at Cuomo in NY) to less and less and less.


The fact is, these restrictionists have to claim that normal law abiding citizens can be trusted with 10 rounds but not 15 or 20-an argument that is impossible to support. They also have to argue that we citizens who are not police officers, are less entitled to self defense then our public servants.

when You see a gun restrictionist make this argument you know you are dealing with someone who doesn't trust you to own any weapon but they understand the political ramifications of calling for a complete ban now

It is simply the incremental approach to "gun control". With crime rates, including crime committed with guns, steadily dropping they will try to establish "reasonable restrictions" and then assert that those restrictions on guns made the crime rate drop, justifying even stricter "reasonable restrictions".

Note that placing any restrictions, including presenting a valid, state issued, photo ID are said to be a "discriminatory burden" when applied to the right to vote (only once and only as yourself in a given election). These same restrictions (plus many more) are said to be absolutely necessary to buy guns/ammo and are somehow no longer a "discriminatory burden".

Much like the NY laws limitting sode pop serving sizes, restrictions on the number of rounds in a single magazine are simply introducing a hassle factor. You may still purchase/carry all of the soda pop or ammo that you desire, it simply must be in several smaller containers to be considered legal in certain libtard controlled states.
 
Every few weeks we get an anti gun poster who whines about normal capacity magazines which are normally 15-17 rounds for modern defensive handguns and 20-30 rounds for "Military" or militia style rifles. These antis claim that say 10 rounds are OK but 15 are not.

Other than the obvious fact that these restrictionists are unlearned as to what is normally used by police, they pretend that they have the expertise to draw lines which of course is a stepping stone (look at Cuomo in NY) to less and less and less.


The fact is, these restrictionists have to claim that normal law abiding citizens can be trusted with 10 rounds but not 15 or 20-an argument that is impossible to support. They also have to argue that we citizens who are not police officers, are less entitled to self defense then our public servants.

when You see a gun restrictionist make this argument you know you are dealing with someone who doesn't trust you to own any weapon but they understand the political ramifications of calling for a complete ban now

It's "law abiding citizens" that have committed the most mass killings. That is, rampages where large clips were used. This is a strawman argument. There is no way to determine which law abiding citizen will snap, when or why. That is the argument of the left. And it's accurate. However, constitutionally they can't take arms afforded to average infantry. So... another path must be found. Crime must be reduced. If it isn't, the left will eventually win the argument, alter or ignore the constitution, and it's game over.
 
Speaking of dishonesty, where are all these anti-gun magazine size whines? They happen every few weeks apparently, but I can't say I've noticed them.
 
It's "law abiding citizens" that have committed the most mass killings. That is, rampages where large clips were used. This is a strawman argument. There is no way to determine which law abiding citizen will snap, when or why.
Nope, this is completely wrong. Every mass shooter has either been under observation by a sheriff's department, or in the case of Charles Whitman were otherwise known to either have a severe mental issue at the time of shooting. Laughner, Holmes, Whitman, The Columbine kids, Pearl Mississippi, et. al. had at least one factor indicating that the shooter was about to snap, VTech as well.
That is the argument of the left. And it's accurate.
No it is not, has been disproven constantly. It's a false argument used to justify taking away rights from everyone because a few people weren't properly held in check. EVERY single mass shooting had a buildup, EVERY SINGLE ONE .
However, constitutionally they can't take arms afforded to average infantry. So... another path must be found.
No more compromises, the left loses on the constitution. Americans are getting sick of this nanny state bull****.
Crime must be reduced.
Already has been dropping steadily since the late 1980s.
If it isn't, the left will eventually win the argument, alter or ignore the constitution, and it's game over.
And then the left will be arrested for perjury or treason when they go too far, and it's game on.
 
Speaking of dishonesty, where are all these anti-gun magazine size whines? They happen every few weeks apparently, but I can't say I've noticed them.

Well then . . . you must not frequent the gun control forums. I see those claims all the time.
 
The biggest part of the magazine capacity fallacy is that restricting mag size makes any difference in protecting people during mass shootings. The grand total of difference in time to fire dozens of rounds is merely a few seconds.
 
It's "law abiding citizens" that have committed the most mass killings. That is, rampages where large clips were used. This is a strawman argument. There is no way to determine which law abiding citizen will snap, when or why. That is the argument of the left. And it's accurate. However, constitutionally they can't take arms afforded to average infantry. So... another path must be found. Crime must be reduced. If it isn't, the left will eventually win the argument, alter or ignore the constitution, and it's game over.

No the left won't win the argument because the left supports policies that feeds into criminal behavior that scares people too bad to want to give up their guns. The left are the ones who refuse to address crime for fear of offending its base, not the right. That is why gun control measures are directed at the law abiding so the left gets to dodge the proverbial bullet of not going after real criminals, particularly the group that commits a far disproportionate amount of violent crime in relation to their population.
 
Nope, this is completely wrong. Every mass shooter has either been under observation by a sheriff's department, or in the case of Charles Whitman were otherwise known to either have a severe mental issue at the time of shooting. Laughner, Holmes, Whitman, The Columbine kids, Pearl Mississippi, et. al. had at least one factor indicating that the shooter was about to snap, VTech as well.

Doesn't matter. Until you break a law, you are law abiding. Don't get me wrong... I agree with you about prior signs... but that is a social issue, not a law enforcement one. How many times do you hear on the news following a domestic shooting, "I never would have expected it from this guy, he was always polite, quiet, etc.."?

No it is not, has been disproven constantly. It's a false argument used to justify taking away rights from everyone because a few people weren't properly held in check. EVERY single mass shooting had a buildup, EVERY SINGLE ONE.

Well of course they did. So what? Until you break a law, law enforcement is ineffectual.

No more compromises, the left loses on the constitution. Americans are getting sick of this nanny state bull****.

Wow, did you just appoint yourself the voice of Americans? Anyway, it's not a compromise.. it's a moral and civic duty to address the causes of crime at the root. Dems won't be charged with treason... they'll just gather enough support to change the constitution or get judgements on interpretations of the constitution. Remove the cause for their concern by fixing and strengthening the family and the community and you solve more than just the gun issue, but a host of societal ills. Rights come with responsibilities to your fellow countrymen, including social responsibilities.

Already has been dropping steadily since the late 1980s. And then the left will be arrested for perjury or treason when they go too far, and it's game on.

You claim gun crime is already down from the 80s... so... instead of taking on 45,000 gallons (deaths), we're now only taking on 30,000 gallons... sounds like "still sinking" to me.
 
Every few weeks we get an anti gun poster who whines about normal capacity magazines which are normally 15-17 rounds for modern defensive handguns and 20-30 rounds for "Military" or militia style rifles. These antis claim that say 10 rounds are OK but 15 are not.

Other than the obvious fact that these restrictionists are unlearned as to what is normally used by police, they pretend that they have the expertise to draw lines which of course is a stepping stone (look at Cuomo in NY) to less and less and less.


The fact is, these restrictionists have to claim that normal law abiding citizens can be trusted with 10 rounds but not 15 or 20-an argument that is impossible to support. They also have to argue that we citizens who are not police officers, are less entitled to self defense then our public servants.

when You see a gun restrictionist make this argument you know you are dealing with someone who doesn't trust you to own any weapon but they understand the political ramifications of calling for a complete ban now

So the only restriction that you accept is the limitiation of the possibilities of technology?
 
The SCOTUS has outlined the infringments on the right to bear arms that are acceptable. Some excerpts from District of Columbia v. Heller:

It is "... not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose."

"Nothing in our opinion should be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions on the possession of firearms by felons and the mentally ill, or laws forbidding the carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings, or laws imposing conditions and qualifications on the commercial sale of arms."

"We also recognize another important limitation on the right to keep and carry arms. Miller (an earlier case) said, as we have explained, that the sorts of weapons protected were those "in common use at the time". We think that limitation is fairly supported by the historical tradition of prohibiting the carrying of 'dangerous and unusual weapons.'"

The court even recognizes a long-standing judicial precedent "... to consider... prohibitions on carrying concealed weapons."

There you go. Now, define "dangerous and unusual."
 
So the only restriction that you accept is the limitiation of the possibilities of technology?

What's good for the goose is good for the gander, I believe is what he's stating. (Which is a rational argument based on citizens' rights acknowledged by the US Constitution.)

That and those who worship big brother are inclined to disagree.
 
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What's good for the goose is good for the gander, I believe is what he's stating. (Which is a rational argument based on citizens' rights acknowledged by the US Constitution.)

That and those who worship big brother are inclined to disagree.

I do not understand your post as a reply to my question

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So the only restriction that you accept is the limitiation of the possibilities of technology?
 
Doesn't matter. Until you break a law, you are law abiding. Don't get me wrong... I agree with you about prior signs... but that is a social issue, not a law enforcement one. How many times do you hear on the news following a domestic shooting, "I never would have expected it from this guy, he was always polite, quiet, etc.."?
That is completely disingenuous and you know it. People who are never going to break any laws have no business in the same catagory as people under suspicion.



Well of course they did. So what? Until you break a law, law enforcement is ineffectual.
Horse ****, if someone is ruled a danger they can be involuntarily committed by court order.



Wow, did you just appoint yourself the voice of Americans? Anyway, it's not a compromise.. it's a moral and civic duty to address the causes of crime at the root. Dems won't be charged with treason... they'll just gather enough support to change the constitution or get judgements on interpretations of the constitution. Remove the cause for their concern by fixing and strengthening the family and the community and you solve more than just the gun issue, but a host of societal ills. Rights come with responsibilities to your fellow countrymen, including social responsibilities.
You think those Democrat senators jumped ship on gun control out of the goodness of their hearts? They saw the writing on the wall, you vote for it your ass is gone was the message.


You claim gun crime is already down from the 80s... so... instead of taking on 45,000 gallons (deaths), we're now only taking on 30,000 gallons... sounds like "still sinking" to me.
More bull****, the crime rate has been steadily dropping, less per year. If you really want to know what causes it the common factor tends to be social unrest at the time, this can be a recession, prohibition, etc.
 
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So the only restriction that you accept is the limitiation of the possibilities of technology?

Nah, I sort of like as a bright line rule-whatever the civilian police have, the rest of us civilians can have-and whatever is the standard issue weapon of the national guard, civilians should have. That eliminates worrying about people having nukes, anti air craft rockets etc
 
Nah, I sort of like as a bright line rule-whatever the civilian police have, the rest of us civilians can have-and whatever is the standard issue weapon of the national guard, civilians should have. That eliminates worrying about people having nukes, anti air craft rockets etc
I have a stricter standard, but like your dictate because it forces government out of the equation, any disarmament of a civilian is a disarmament of defense forces and police, would love to see a politician with the stones to try that move. My standard is anything that fires a controlled ammunition, bullets, bearing rounds, less lethal, etc. on target is absolutely protected.

Area effective weapons such, explosives such as TNT, grenades, RPGs, artillery, rifle mounted grenade launchers, and other explosive ordinance should be a license only situation, based on proficiency and legal standing tests, THAT is something I could actually see applying GCA standards to absolutely. For any mass effect weapons such as nukes, chem bombs, napalm, or WMDs it's a solid prohibition, absolute no.
 
I have a stricter standard, but like your dictate because it forces government out of the equation, any disarmament of a civilian is a disarmament of defense forces and police, would love to see a politician with the stones to try that move. My standard is anything that fires a controlled ammunition, bullets, bearing rounds, less lethal, etc. on target is absolutely protected.

Area effective weapons such, explosives such as TNT, grenades, RPGs, artillery, rifle mounted grenade launchers, and other explosive ordinance should be a license only situation, based on proficiency and legal standing tests, THAT is something I could actually see applying GCA standards to absolutely. For any mass effect weapons such as nukes, chem bombs, napalm, or WMDs it's a solid prohibition, absolute no.

after every citizen who can currently own a single shot rifle should be able to own any police weapon and the M4 rifle or equivalent. after that is implemented, we can talk about belt fed machine guns and Strelas
 
Every few weeks we get an anti gun poster who whines about normal capacity magazines which are normally 15-17 rounds for modern defensive handguns and 20-30 rounds for "Military" or militia style rifles. These antis claim that say 10 rounds are OK but 15 are not.

Other than the obvious fact that these restrictionists are unlearned as to what is normally used by police, they pretend that they have the expertise to draw lines which of course is a stepping stone (look at Cuomo in NY) to less and less and less.


The fact is, these restrictionists have to claim that normal law abiding citizens can be trusted with 10 rounds but not 15 or 20-an argument that is impossible to support. They also have to argue that we citizens who are not police officers, are less entitled to self defense then our public servants.

when You see a gun restrictionist make this argument you know you are dealing with someone who doesn't trust you to own any weapon but they understand the political ramifications of calling for a complete ban now

In fairness to gun control advocates, this is how any politically unpopular change occurs -- in fits and starts over the course of time, when the people are pissed off with or afraid of something that may or may not have anything to do with the change being pushed.
 
In fairness to gun control advocates, this is how any politically unpopular change occurs -- in fits and starts over the course of time, when the people are pissed off with or afraid of something that may or may not have anything to do with the change being pushed.

what is funny is watching those who favor such incremental restrictions lambasting anyone who says that its incrementalism-even though NY is proof
 
Nah, I sort of like as a bright line rule-whatever the civilian police have, the rest of us civilians can have-and whatever is the standard issue weapon of the national guard, civilians should have. That eliminates worrying about people having nukes, anti air craft rockets etc

But the problem you always have is that your understanding of what a civilian is is not what a civilian is. :doh

And of course you just endorsed "infringements" ( to use one of your often invoked terms) on arms. :shock:
 
what is funny is watching those who favor such incremental restrictions lambasting anyone who says that its incrementalism-even though NY is proof
Oddly enough the right uses the same incremental approach to abortion restriction.
Makes one wonder why the hypocrisy on both sides. Me personally I am for both, guns for law abiding citizens and freedom to choose for women.
 
Oddly enough the right uses the same incremental approach to abortion restriction.
Makes one wonder why the hypocrisy on both sides. Me personally I am for both, guns for law abiding citizens and freedom to choose for women.

very true-in both cases the banners talk about saving innocent life but in reality its all about punishing political opponents
 
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