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In reply to the discussion: Why are folks more concerned about guns than the loss of lives! [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)20. Distrust of government
And it's not just with guns, but with many other issues as well.
Government has failed quite a lot over the last 30-40 some odd years. There are a lot of broken promises. There are a lot of lies. People don't trust their politicians. People don't trust the police. Most people think congress is corrupt.
Plus America is on a bit of a social libertarian streak. We are starting to consider marijuana legalization, gay marriage, women in combat, etc, etc.. Issues where we are REMOVING restrictions instead of putting them on. And restricting guns would be going against the current of the river.
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But voting for it and passing it into law means they have to provide infrastructure for it.
geckosfeet
Apr 2013
#32
I agree about the background checks. But Newtown has NOTHING to do with that.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#33
If you "do not get it," it may be because you are offering a false choice and disregarding the
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#34