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December 2013 Pick Ups!
larryinc64:
I'm about to run down to the store just to buy something to post about to get this topic back on track.
This debate is pointless, no one is going to change anyone's opinions, and the US government is not going to look at a video game forum and pass any legislation.
wiggy:
--- Quote from: FritzWhite on December 26, 2013, 04:07:14 PM ---
I know this was directed at Palmer and not me, but I like you too and I don't understand the moral, if there was one, to your story. If he had pulled a knife on the wife in front of the kids it wouldn't be better or worse. Are you going to ban blades next? Nobody really "needs" a lot of things, but we still have the right to own them.
Please understand I'm not attacking you; I'm just being frank.
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1st, just because it's a right in the US doesn't mean that it's logical or intelligent.
The only job of a handgun is to kill. A knife is a tool useful for many other things. Any argument for firearms which cites other items as potentially deadly holds ZERO water. Gun owners almost always try to take the focus off the issues with firearms and insert "but xxx can also kill someone" or "it's our right". Mind you, it's a "right" that can be taken away, thus making it a privilege, and not actually a right. The same as the ability to drive a motor vehicle or vote. The debate is over firearms, not bubble gum, dynamite, thongs, or anything else.
My point is that crazy assholes can get their hands on guns and carry them around in their pockets. Sure, a knife CAN kill someone, but try taking out a dozen people from 50 feet away with one. Guns are deadly and can deal death in numbers in a manner which very few other commercially available items can, and that's their ONLY purpose. There are nearly zero instances of a civilian using a handgun or assault rifle effectively in order to stop a crime or defend themselves. Guns are turned against their owners in crisis situations more often than being used with any sort of positive effect. I just see ZERO reason for any civilian to own one and nobody has ever been able to give me a good reason to second guess my stance.
Also, before anyone gets to use this defense, the "but people like your (ex) friend are the reason to carry a gun" concept is immediately squashed when handguns aren't available. That's akin to fighting fire with fire, and there's no need to if there isn't a fire to contend with in the first place.
RealPlumpBox:
Once again. I just posted my X-Mas gifts. I wasnt trying to start a huge debate. Everyone has there own beliefs and thoughts. Lets get this thread back on track. I am sorry for posting my gifts and getting this thing off topic.
JakeHC:
'Murica. Mah Freedoms, Mah Weapons!
Sorry for shit stirring. Just made me giggle.
Anyway, yesterday I picked a few games up:
$10 each
Heavenly Sword
Jak and Daxter Trilogy
Oblivion: Fifth Anniversary Edition
$28
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: ANZ Edition
$4
Shadow of the Damned
$9
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
larryinc64:
--- Quote from: RealPlumpBox on December 26, 2013, 04:54:02 PM ---Once again. I just posted my X-Mas gifts. I wasnt trying to start a huge debate. Everyone has there own beliefs and thoughts. Lets get this thread back on track. I am sorry for posting my gifts and getting this thing off topic.
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Yeah, your plaid pants offends me. I think all pants should be banned from America. Just the sight of pants forces me to yell at everyone my opinions.
I might move the "debate" to another topic if anyone else decides to carry it on beyond this point.