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Additional thoughts on the “Ban Idiots Not Guns” slogan
On November 17, 1871, an organization was founded in the state of New York called the National Rifle Association. That was 152 years ago. Its goal was to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.” Not a bad idea back in those days, but rifles have come a long way since then, and…
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Banning idiots not guns doesn’t work
I have a cup holder that says “Ban idiots, not guns”, which for a long time was my thoughts as well. I have long supported the second amendment and believe a person should be allowed to own a gun if he or she wants to. I also believe that it isn’t the gun but the…