Oh no... You are one of THOSE kind of liberals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Sweet....
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Oh no... You are one of THOSE kind of liberals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Sweet....
Neither can I! The more guns there are around, the more tend to be used - even with good education. Sad but true.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackie
I'm glad that people are not alowed to have a gun in Denmark, except the ones you use for hunting. At the moment there are discusions about whether to allow "pepper" sprays here.
wow, pepper spray, that falls under the category of stupid.
So what's a girl gonna do when someone twice her weight attacks her...smack him with her purse? Pepper spray is one of the most effective, efficient ways of protecting yourself.
Wow, it is so interesting to me how, when presented with an opposing viewpoint, you will go to such lengths to disagree. Everyone is "up in arms" about someone disagreeing with handguns, which in this country WE ARE ALLOWED TO DO, ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTION, and you suggest that I will one day be victim of violence. That is lovely, so eloquently spoken by a pro-gun advocate. Up until now I have been civil, and have taken the time to think out my responses. Well I quit trying to use reason, it's obviously ineffective.Quote:
Originally Posted by Puckstop31
I thought guns were harmless, why should I be a victim? Or are you threatening me?
The government will use the money that would otherwise be spent on...oh adequate medical care for everyone and Aid to Dependent Children.....you know...all those silly programs....Quote:
Originally Posted by Puckstop31
Heck...with a national debt of $9 trillion ...what's a little more?
I will happily keep my gun holstered for now. Since I have a permit to carry concealed, I will just keep it with me.
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Originally Posted by Ceph
Call the police and hope they get there in time LOL. Tell the perp to hold on a minute while I dial 911. I'm sure they will let you :rolleyes: people who rely on others to save them are only setting themselves up for failure. the only one that can protect you is YOU.
I've said it once and I will say it again....Taking away a legal owners right to own a handgun or pepper spray or whatever else does nothing but hurt the legal owners. gun crime will still happen.
LOL Look at Canada. it basically takes an act of GOD to get a gun yet gun crime is only on a the rise. Hmmmm a lot of good banning hand guns have done. Except NOW the victims can't protect themselves. Like the guy that shot up a strip club next to a day care center (YES I don't understand why the two would be anywhere near each other but they are) Stray bullets collected.... low and behold... the weapon USED to fire those bullets is not registered and was obtained illegally. He wasn't caught.... not a week later the same man (suspected) shot up another club. he still has not been apprehended. How did gun control help prevent this from happening? OH that's right.....it DIDN'T!!!
More and more often in Toronto we are hearing of drive by shootings, armed robberies, shootings at night clubs. and only a fraction of these shootings have led to an arrest ONLY because there was a witness the identified the shooter well enough that the police were able to find them. and guess what.... these thugs weapons are not registered and were obtained illegally. I see gun control really works LOL
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Originally Posted by Pembroke_Corgi
Such an emotional responce, I wonder what that means? ;) If you think these were "great lengths" to disagree with you... I say what I mean and I mean what I say. You might disagree with me but you will always know what I mean. If you cannot handle that, tough.
You will be a victim because you seem to be the type that would rely on others to keep you safe. If not, what are your plans to protect yourself and those you love if/when civil disorder happens, even if only for a short time.
Banning JUST handguns, I believe, would not end there. Our "government" takes a mile when you give them an inch.
Threatening you?? PUH-LEASE. Get over yourself, honey. Keep off my property and don't try to harm me or my family and you ain't got a thing to worry about.
C, wee unedukated hiks dunna leyek ween u beeg talkin sity peeple cum neer our stuf.
Now THAT is going to great lengths to mess with ya. :)
OK by me... Better to teach a person to fish than to give them one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I am all for better health coverage for all. But the answer is NOT anything the government can/will do. Take all the money flushed down the can in Medicare/Medicade and give it to all the great, PRIVATE, organizations who really make things happen with it.
We are promised the ability to pursue happiness, not the happiness itself. Also, I do not believe healthcare to be a RIGHT. If it is, lets see some of our wonderful politicians offer up a Constitutional Amendment to make it so.
I know, insert your "where is your compassion" line. I am open to any answer, as long as it does not involve government.
I agree with most of those, except a few. One of them was this one:
To me, that sounds a little arrogant...Quote:
I believe that if you are selling me a milkshake, a pack of cigarettes, a newspaper or a hotel room, you must do it in English! As a matter of fact, if you want to be an American citizen, you should have to speak English!
From what I gathered, there are four - and probably more - different languages spoken in the United States (English and Spanish being two of the most common). So English is not the only one spoken. I believe it is best that everyone would be able to speak English, but they don't.
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Originally Posted by Husky15
However English is our native language.................When in rome do as the romans do.
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Originally Posted by Husky15
but warning signs, road signs etc etc are printed in English... therefore you SHOULD at least have an understanding of the language IMO
I am one who definitely thinks, that you should be able to read and speak english. I am not saying perfectly, but should definitely have a good understanding!
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Originally Posted by critter crazy
I knew a couple who moved to Ontario from Colombia. they only spoke Spanish but upon arrival in Canada they bought as many books, tapes and whatever they could about learning the english language. They watched as much tv as they could so they could listen to the language even when not out with people. they would ONLY speak english to each other at home and were determined to learn the language because everyone around them spoke english and it just didn't make sense for them to not be able to understand anyone around them or not be understood. their english is still very broken but I just thought it was so amazing that they wanted to learn so badly. they did not speak a lick of English upon arrival but now they have a basic understanding of the language and all self taught.
After seeing their determination I wonder why anyone would refuse to learn the language spoken around them. If they could do it all self taught what is stopping others?
Exactly! I grew up in a Huge Mexican family, and neighborhood, but every one knew and spoke english, if they didnt they were at least trying to learn. If I moved to a different country, i sure as heck would try to learn the laguage! I spent some Time in Honduras, with the Army, and Boy did my spanish come in handy.Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks19