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In reply to the discussion: Why are folks more concerned about guns than the loss of lives! [View all]kudzu22
(1,273 posts)43. The problem isn't the background checks
Everyone supports background checks -- the question is when do you have to do them? When you buy a gun? Sure, everyone supports that. When you loan one to your best friend? Ok, maybe. When you let someone stay in your house? Umm.....
You see my point. I don't think I should have to have a background check for house guests if I keep my guns in a safe. That is why the bill was opposed, not because we think background checks are a horrible idea.
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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