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Originally Posted by JustJess
DK - we're not talking total disarmament. We're talking about getting rid of things that are too often the source of unnecessary violence, and of making responsible gun owners look evil, when you're not.
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I understand that. My issue is people are focusing on the tool, not the person misusing it and thats where we should be focusing.
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Originally Posted by JustJess
Making your own liquor won't kill anyone (and if you counter with 'tell that to an alcoholic, so help me!).
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yeah, tell that...ok, just kidding
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We DO have responsible, effective alcohol bans. It's called the 'no open container in cars/parks' law, the 'no driving while intoxicated' law. The penalties are stiff and are reasonably effective. So I'd say you're making my point.
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but neither the penalties, nor the laws, are putting a stop to it. Others are right there to pick up the slack, so to speak. I'm not saying the DUI laws should be revoked though, lets make that clear, but it's obviously not stopping the problem.