Gun Control + and -'s

[E7]

Here's something to ponder: 60 odd years ago when I was a lad in grammar school there was no such things as school shootings. There were plenty of guns around and you could even mail order them. So maybe, just maybe the problem lies somewhere else.....like maybe video games like "Active Shooter", violence in films, television, and all the other "training" material for these whack jobs.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Here's something to ponder: 60 odd years ago when I was a lad in grammar school there was no such things as school shootings.

60 years ago lads had parents that raised them and taught them, cared for them, etc. Now we have "parents" like the Turpins.

[robert.]

30 years ago we had a high school rifle team. I wonder if they still have it?
I find today’s parents want to be their kids best friend. Not their kids’ best parent.

[HONDO74]

Here's something to ponder: 60 odd years ago when I was a lad in grammar school there was no such things as school shootings.

60 years ago lads had parents that raised them and taught them, cared for them, etc. Now we have "parents" like the Turpins.

So maybe there should be background checks and a license/permit with training to be a parent.

I have noticed that some states are raising the age to 18 to get married.

[HONDO74]

I find today’s parents want to be their kids best friend. Not their kids’ best parent.

Sounds like Adam Lanza's mother.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

............ a license/permit with training to be a parent.

Almost everything else requires licensing.

I have noticed that some states are raising the age to 18 to get married.

It was raised from 13 in VA if she had parental consent and was pregnant up a minimum marriage age at 18, or 16 if a child is emancipated by court order. Ok, 13 and pregnant speaks volumes on parenting......

[Roy]

Do we still have militias? If we do, would they be of any value, in fighting China, Russia or Andorra?

Yes, they are called the National Guard, every state has them, and they are what the second amendment was originally written to authorize.

Thanks, Tom. It seems a bit complicated:

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Guard_of_the_United_States, and

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Militia_(United_States).

Moreover, I think that these days, we can afford armories to hold our weapons.

[E7]

Here's something to ponder: 60 odd years ago when I was a lad in grammar school there was no such things as school shootings.

60 years ago lads had parents that raised them and taught them, cared for them, etc. Now we have "parents" like the Turpins.

Certainly a legitimate point! Add it to the list!

[E7]

I have noticed that some states are raising the age to 18 to get married.

Should be bumped up to 50 at a minimum!

[rogruth]

I have noticed that some states are raising the age to 18 to get married.

Should be bumped up to 50 at a minimum!

I dunno. Maybe should be over by then.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Moreover, I think that these days, we can afford armories to hold our weapons.

Pretty sure that they already exist.

[HONDO74]

It's not that complicated:

Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Am ... nstitution

[rogruth]

It's not that complicated:

Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Am ... nstitution

[Roy]

Moreover, I think that these days, we can afford armories to hold our weapons.

Pretty sure that they already exist.

Oh, yeah? Well, who needs the Second Amendment, then?

[HONDO74]

Moreover, I think that these days, we can afford armories to hold our weapons.

Pretty sure that they already exist.

Oh, yeah? Well, who needs the Second Amendment, then?

Both, the states and we the people.