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Originally Posted by garickman
I too stand behind my post as well. You feel you have walked right up to the line, I happen to believe you crossed it. But that is a matter of opinion. You have already stated you like facts. Since you have posted this response to me I am curious if you are ready to put your money where your mouth is? You stated that there are easy answers to the gun debate. I would love to hear them. I am very curious to know if you have ever read the United States Constitution and your thoughts on why the second amendment was enacted.
Oh, the reason I threw the moderator card......After the Boston Marathon thread got a little personal, you posted "keep it civil kids, DON'T MAKE ME COME IN HERE" There wasn't too much civil about your personal attack on SuperSport.
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I'm glad to see you stand behind your post as I have. I am also glad to hear you ask about my answer. It's simple but probably not any more popular than my posting to Supersport. But I'm not really one to always do what's popular..it's not always right and right isn't always popular as the saying goes. As for the Boston thread..you'll have to accept that there was more going on than was obvious. Sorry, I know it's not an answer that brings resolve on that.
Yes I have read the Constitution. Thank you. Being curious as to why and how our founding fathers came about setting things up the way they did, I actually enjoy reading on the subject. Not an easy task they had and it took a lot of debate and give in order to finalize it.
My view on the 2nd is simple. It was setup as a means of balance. A way for the people to be balanced against their government.
What's my simple answer? It's not an answer to just the great gun debate A: Hold those who intentionally do harm accountable. I don't mean lock them up for years and years, while providing them with everything under the sun (our criminals seem to have it pretty good). I mean three strikes and your out...as in dead. Harsh I know, but I'm not talking about speeding tickets here. Strict punishment that is enforced works. B: People in general need to be more involved in their community...on every level. People need to be involved in their neighborhood as well as their local and state and programs. Basically a let's help each other attitude. There are some great programs out there that promote this, take the Big Bother, Big Sister program for example or the Boy/Girl Scouts. Even better would be people just doing it of their own accord. I know...kind of Bill and Ted-ish.
Our continuation isn't the problem. We are. History holds the answers if we care to pay attention to it. We need to be asking "why have things changed and how did we get to this point". That would mean that people would have to accept that their good intent was in fact the wrong way to resolve a problem. It would also mean that we as a society and individuals need to make a moral and just change.
I'm not the greatest with words, but that's my answer.