Democratic congresswoman shot in Arizona.

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badgenome said:

richardhutnik said:

I am finding this sickening.  STILL people CAN'T resist arguing political bulletpoints here?  I see an argument, in this thread advocating EVERYONE own guns?

So it's sickening to use this as an occasion to argue that everyone should own a gun, but it's just peachy to use it as an occasion to argue that no one should have a gun or that we should use this as an opportunity to "chip away at the ol' Second Amendment"?

Are you arguing that such political opportunism is wrong and shouldn't be done, or that it is okay and should be continued? Which side are you on, or is that those of a libertarian bent shouldn't use such tragedies to push a political agenda but everyone else is permitted to do so?

Or maybe there are some of us in the middle who think that maybe this is a perfect opportunity to discuss Arizona's insane concealed carry law. Why do we license people to drive but in some states, don't even bother to check the mental capacity or training of someone who carries a FIREARM in public, concealed or otherwise? That isn't "personal protection", that's downright insanity.

And before anyone labels me a "gun hater", I work in a gun shop. I spend 50 hours a week surrounded by firearms. I own firearms. I see some of the people who carry around me and question their mental capacity but at least all those people have basic firearm training and are NOT mental patients or violent felons, as it's a requirement for a carry permit in Minnesota. While it's not a foolproof system, it provides a thin layer of protection between the public and lunatics walking the streets with loaded Desert Eagles, just itchin' for a fight to break out so they can play "hero".