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In reply to the discussion: The actual reason that we lost on gun control. [View all]madville
(7,404 posts)66. I thought the proposed bill still exempted most private sales?
That was my understanding. It required background checks for private sales specifically at gun shows (many states already do) and required Internet sales to go through a licensed dealer (which they were all mostly already required to with present laws).
My impression of the defeated bill is it was mainly a PR stunt that didn't really change much whether it passed or not. I've talked with several people in the last few weeks that wish it would have passed yet couldn't identify any specific aspects of the bill. I personally believe it's a watered down waste of time and would be ineffective.
If anyone was serious about limiting gun violence we would be talking about ending the war on drugs and handgun restrictions.
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You're misconstruing how polling works. 4% felt gun control is important to them, but..
JaneyVee
Apr 2013
#36
Asking whether people feel gun control is important is different from asking if they support
JaneyVee
Apr 2013
#60
It is typical to want to surround yourself with loved ones after such a tragedy.
jmg257
Apr 2013
#18
Nope, I'm saying a bunch of gun owners said they are for background checks, because only an idiot,
Hoyt
Apr 2013
#47
I am not sure what the hell you are talking about but the bill extending background checks
rhett o rick
Apr 2013
#22
Ok if you want to get technical, the bill never got voted on. The bill was filibustered
rhett o rick
Apr 2013
#61
At least you understand the relation of primary elections to the gun control vote
aikoaiko
Apr 2013
#38
They lose on gun-control because those that know what they're taking about...
krispos42
Apr 2013
#67
By "those who know what they're talking about" you mean "right-wing Republicans".
DanTex
Apr 2013
#68
"The rifle used at Newtown was not an 'assault weapon'." Damn sure was, that's why it's coveted.
Hoyt
Apr 2013
#51