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Guns, Killing and Male Bravado
Trayvon Martin is dead and George Zimmerman has been found not guilty of a felony. Many people are blaming racism, and there is little doubt that George Zimmerman targeted Trayvon because he was a young black male, but other factors are … Continue reading
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Thoughts about gun control?
After a few months of angry debate on gun control, it is clear that very little is going to change in the US. The gun rights lobby has been efficient in spreading its message. That message is that any effort … Continue reading
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Well known sniper and gun advocate killed at gun range
American Sniper Author Killed http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/us/chris-kyle-american-sniper-author-reported-killed.html?hp . I am sure many people have heard of the Darwin Awards. The late Chris Kyle should be nominated for his successful efforts at removing one more stupid person from the gene pool. Chris Kyle, famous … Continue reading
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What kind of gun control can work?
The recent mass murder in Connecticut has moved a lot of people to propose a ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. If all one wants to do is stop school shootings that is probably a start. We would … Continue reading
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Gun control and why should try to change our dangerous gun culture
After the killings in Newtown, CT, there has been some clamor from the moderates and more liberal parts of the population for the passage of new gun control laws. Gun advocates such as the NRA have argued that new laws … Continue reading
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The NRA wants to tax us all
The great and wonderful NRA has spoken! They say that the mass shooting in Newtown, Ct, was caused by the prevalence of violent video games (who knew!). The great and wonderful NRA cannot admit that the easy availability of large capacity magazines might have … Continue reading
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Gun control in a violent country
The US is a violent country and we are almost completely unwilling to try to do something about it. We treat the 2nd amendment as if it is holy writ. Charles Blow has a very good piece in today’s NY Times … Continue reading
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