phillyflyers
phillyflyers
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Yes, and it's backed by the facts.I think all gun owners would agree.
True.. Not gonna be 100% perfect. There will always be pros and cons.But it’s a self fulfilling stat - many areas with the tightest gun control are densely populated cities and many of the loosest are largely rural states.
Tell me there isn’t crime in Houston/Dallas or any other mega city in Texas where gun control is not a thing. Ditto - Florida as a whole is pretty lax on gun control - but there are sections of cities where crime is horrible. Oh wait - now you’re going to say those are immigrants committing all that crime - right ?
There are plenty of “safe” areas in CT, NY and other Northeastern states with gun control - but they don’t get reported on as they are wealthy suburbs with strong police presence. Likewise - even when there’s no gun control - areas where police are stretched thin have issues.
So if everyone’s packing - you’ll be safe is the message here and time and time again that’s been proven wrong. What will happen is there will be a marked increase in fire arm related crimes and escalation of minor conflicts. Will it reduce mass shootings - probably. But given the choice of knowing there will be the probability of 2 mass shootings a year vs the probability of an additional 5k manslaughter cases due to reduced controls on who can carry freely - did it actually solve a problem or just create a worsen another ?
The answer ultimately is balance - there should be laws - but not laws that prohibit firearms. Only then can you achieve the most beneficial results. Not everyone should be entitled to posses a firearm and firearm crimes should be given a higher sentencing standard. Way too many people committing armed crimes walking in 2-3 years. Make it a decade firm and reintroduce work farms to the prison system for those convicted - increase penalties on straw buyers and tighten up purchase requirements.
A wonderful classic show, but a lot of the views on certain topics wouldn't fly today
My favorite all-time sit-com character hands down is Archie Bunker- YouTube
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How old were you you’re first year as Archie?he was 46 his first year as Archie
I still watch a few rerun episodes almost every day .My favorite all-time sit-com character hands down is Archie Bunker
What an incredible show
What's really great is we have come so far since then .Can’t think of ONE topic they went after on that show that would fly today.
That was the beauty of it - they weren’t afraid of speaking controversy and discussing a sensitive topic.
With all due respect, this post tells me you don't have much life experience. Did you grow up in a neighborhood in the big city? Did you have any interactions with blacks in your city?But it’s a self fulfilling stat - many areas with the tightest gun control are densely populated cities and many of the loosest are largely rural states.
Tell me there isn’t crime in Houston/Dallas or any other mega city in Texas where gun control is not a thing. Ditto - Florida as a whole is pretty lax on gun control - but there are sections of cities where crime is horrible. Oh wait - now you’re going to say those are immigrants committing all that crime - right ?
There are plenty of “safe” areas in CT, NY and other Northeastern states with gun control - but they don’t get reported on as they are wealthy suburbs with strong police presence. Likewise - even when there’s no gun control - areas where police are stretched thin have issues.
So if everyone’s packing - you’ll be safe is the message here and time and time again that’s been proven wrong. What will happen is there will be a marked increase in fire arm related crimes and escalation of minor conflicts. Will it reduce mass shootings - probably. But given the choice of knowing there will be the probability of 2 mass shootings a year vs the probability of an additional 5k manslaughter cases due to reduced controls on who can carry freely - did it actually solve a problem or just create a worsen another ?
The answer ultimately is balance - there should be laws - but not laws that prohibit firearms. Only then can you achieve the most beneficial results. Not everyone should be entitled to posses a firearm and firearm crimes should be given a higher sentencing standard. Way too many people committing armed crimes walking in 2-3 years. Make it a decade firm and reintroduce work farms to the prison system for those convicted - increase penalties on straw buyers and tighten up purchase requirements.
Norman Lear was a geniusCan’t think of ONE topic they went after on that show that would fly today.
That was the beauty of it - they weren’t afraid of speaking controversy and discussing a sensitive topic.
Speaking of Norman LearNorman Lear was a genius
Way ahead of his time
He was a commie subversive.Norman Lear was a genius
Way ahead of his time