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I sent a message to my state rep last time this came up along with a couple of links to studies stating magazine bans were ineffective at regulating crime or violence. He responded with "There's a chance the bans could do something, so I will not vote to repeal." Nice to know my representative represents me. Oh, and he also signed me up for my local democratic mailing list.
Issue is then we're compromising on a constitutional right, and letting them know we're willing to play their games. In the short run it might be good for us CCW holders, but we run the risk of never getting our other rights back because, "well, we compromised on this one thing this one time, so how about you compromise (over and over again) and give us this portion of your rights in return?" We need to take the whole thing back, otherwise we put ourselves in a disadvantageous bargaining position.
I'm curious to know how you think we have leverage in the current situation.Originally Posted by Ursa Rex
Liberals never met a slippery slope they didn't grease.
-Me
I wish technology solved people issues. It seems to just reveal them.
-Also Me
Even if we don't have much leverage now it does not make sense to surrender what little leverage we have now.
We must have some or they'd have surpassed California and New York by now.
Modern liberalism is based on the idea that reality is obligated to conform to one's beliefs because; "I have the right to believe whatever I want".
"Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen.
-Friedrich Nietzsche
"Every time something really bad happens, people cry out for safety, and the government answers by taking rights away from good people."
-Penn Jillette
A World Without Guns <- Great Read!
Do we have any dirt on these people? Can we investigate them and get pictures of them doing what Dems do best. (e.g. Drugs, Hookers, Bribes and murder) I am only saying its happened before.
Who are you to want to escape a thugs bullet? That is only a personal prejudice, ( Atlas Shrugged)
"Those that don't watch the old media are uninformed, those that do watch the old media are misinformed." - Mark Twain
CA & NY never pushed back as hard as CO did . . . they weren't expecting the blowback. I think they will be content to leave well enough alone (in their minds, anyway) for awhile. But, that said . . . they got what they wanted in the end. At least we gave them serious food for thought as to whether they want to try for more.
I would love to see the R's take control of the legislature and win the Gov seat and repeal all that bs. I just think CO is too far gone. We may keep it from getting much worse for awhile, but I don't think the odds are good that we ever get the mag ban repealed. Wish that were not the case, but I think that's the way it is realisticallly. Not that I'll stop fighting my arse off for it.
I see your point but people should not have to pay a tax on their right. In fact I believe it's unconstitutional, not that anyone with power cares.
Hey, why not propose a tax on ammo, say $1 per round. Get creative with your own money, not mine.
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If we get any slightly progun guy in the office. I think we have a chance to repeal the bad laws. Can you just imagine what the news would say? They never have to report about someone getting their rights back. Its always how much worse its going to be.
Who are you to want to escape a thugs bullet? That is only a personal prejudice, ( Atlas Shrugged)
"Those that don't watch the old media are uninformed, those that do watch the old media are misinformed." - Mark Twain
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