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Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Keep the Guns Change the System

I've been on both sides of this argument and I can certainly sympathize with the respective positions. I've always found it interesting that liberal argument on gun control is seen to be derived from a presupposition that individuals cannot act responsibly with the possession of firearms while at the same time assuming that collective bodies of individuals (such as our federal government) can be or is a organization that will responsibly conduct legislation and execute public policy and laws to the betterment of the public good.On the other side, the conservative argument proceeds from both the standpoint that the individual can act responsibly with a firearm and/or (agreeing somewhat with the liberal basis) does not want to be found without a firearm in the company of irresponsible individuals who are carrying guns. It is also interesting that the former basis for the conservative argument assumes that the right to bare arms is the responsible individuals right to protect themselves against a hypothetical attack or control of an irresponsible collective body of individuals (a empire or dictatorship or oppressive government.) To a certain extent, you have to identify the motive driving your position, whether it be fear of our government or trust in our government, and determine the extent to which that motive might be hindering your ability to critically evaluate the opposing argument fairly in light of your own.Personally, I don't think banning the purchase and use of firearms in the United States will do anything to lessen the crime rates in our country. As has been stated already in this forum, the gun market will continue regardless of federal policy. Also, we've nurtured a culture of hopelessness and violence in our country that (while it may not be root cause of the problem) has certainly not helped the conditions that drive a person to resort to violent recourse to deal or cope with certain circumstances where better opportunities, financial security, or a better education might help them to make more responsible decisions. I realize that I'm being horribly idealistic here (as I'm often accused of being) but I feel that a better public education system, a more dynamic economy, and a more promising future for the people of our country will do much more than taking the guns out of all the sock drawers in the U. S. of A. And, the argument that it works in Britain fails to address the geographical size difference between North America and the British Isles, the demographic diversity, the population counts, and the cultural conflicts that distinguish the two nations.Tighter restrictions on gun purchases and ownership are definitely necessary. A ban is not.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

A militia of citizens with guns will be our last line of defense in the case of a government or military coup. Properly trained and licensed civilian gun owners can protect themselves and their neighbors in the case of enemy invasion, robberies, and other crimes. Banning guns in the U.S. would be a huge mistake, plus it would piss off all the gun owners who use their weapons for hunting and sport. Additionally, it would create a huge black market for illegal (all) guns.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

I think you hit the nail on the head with the black market argument but do you really think that there are enough properly trained and licensed civilian gun owners to challenge the US military? There is no way the civilians could win. That argument is just silly.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Now I'm not saying that all the properly licensed and trained civilians in the U.S. would be able to stand up against the military if a coup occured. But if that did happen, many of the members of the military would get out and join the civilian population and defend the counry's interest. Not every member of the military is a brainwashed drone who will follow any order given to them without thought. But considering that there are many more civilians than there are members of the military would make things difficult for the military. Plus think about the police departments, they can provide a lot of help in a situation where civilians will need defense. It doesn't take long to train someone how to defend themselves with a gun. I think this situation would be extremely rare though.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

I don't understand why this is even necessary. Why should we put ANY faith at all in a civilian staged armed-offensive as the only resort to deal with corrupt governments? That is plainly an anti-authoritarian, barbaric and paranoid state of society which has no faith in it's democratic and legal system. Civilians don't need to be military trained just-in-case-we-need-to-take-over-the-country. That is more of a problem where such small factions may start gang-based violence than any paranoid delusion of a menacing unjust government.There is no need for every Bob and Mary to own a gun to ensure a peaceful future. Use your vote, use your rights for a free and peaceful future.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

You look at Iraq and other urban wars and see our politically correct military doesnt really smash the revolts.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

Yous a bum i should smash on you for talking like that........................
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Hey did someone say revouloutinairy war, did someone say vietnam?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

I absolutly think there is. How many prior service members are in the us right now. WAY more than active duty.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Greater control, yes. Banning, no.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

we need guns!! how else are we gonna shoot people that dont agree with us!!
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

pure genius!!!!!!!!
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

You can kill someone with a car, should cars be banned in america?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

Cars aren't WEAPONS. Anything can be used AS a weapon but that doesn't make it a weapon (meaning it's primary purpose is to kill someone).
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Way more people are killed each year by car crashes than by gun violence. Should we ban cars too?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

All we need is good gun control. And by "good gun control" I mean two hands on the gun ;)
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

on behalf of my hubby..............................................have an upvote!...he liked this one.;)
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Thanks. Here on CD I aim to please (just like in the bathroom). ;)
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Is it not most important to please in the bedroom?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

If you go to the bathroom and miss...., you won't be getting any in the bedroom ;)
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

And of course, it is not always done in the bedroom; it can be done in the bathroom, living room - hell, it can be done anywhere there's enough room for two people to hump.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

You forgot in a pew. "And then, Moses turned the staff- 'Into my ass honey! into my ass!"
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

I saw that on an IMAO t-shirt a while ago. Along with, "If you are nervous around guns, down that bottle of whiskey before going to the range" and "No matter how excited you are about buying your first gun, do not run around yelling 'I have a gun! I have a gun!'"
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

I never said I was original ;)
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Dads

As my father always says, "Guns doesn't kill people, dad's with pretty daughters do" On a real note, I will always be packin and I don't care what no one thinks. But the gun doesn't kill anyone, its the person that decides to pull the trigger
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

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Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

ahahaha agreeedddddd =))=)) !xxxxx mad tramp that she is :D !xxxxx
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns don't kill people, people kill people.Except, of course, when a snake squeezes the trigger.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

.are you for real ? snakes clearly cant squeeze the traigger&evenif they didi it clearly isnt all the time'xx
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Read the news of the weird; it happens all the time.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

.doubt it doesss yaaa mong =]] ifff yourr seeing it on the t.v then you must be in a differentt world from me :-?? cause not onece in all myy years of being alive have i come acrosss a snakeee killing someone with a gun.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

First of all, if you are incapable of spelling out the Queen's English, then don't bother typing out all your gibberish.What I wrote was the complete truth; there have been many cases where a gun was left unattended, a snake came and wrapped itself around the trigger, and shot somebody. Similar incidents have also occurred with many, many other animals - not the least of which is the dog.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

ewwww? be real !! you must be trippin mate? get a lifeeeeeee.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Unlike you, I've both a life and a brain.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

you bein serious? you need tae sign yerself into fraggle or somethin pal kos your goin off the rails ;) !!!!
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Spoken (er, written) like a true idiot.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Gun control is misguided. When guns become illegal for law-abiding citizens, only criminals will have guns. If they're already criminals, they aren't following certain laws, and will almost certainly ignore more if they desire to do so. Restrictions and bans on the availability of guns to the normal populace only encourages crime, because it allows criminals to operate with more impunity, knowing that they cannot be harmed significantly by the victim of their crime. And no matter how good the police are, they cannot cover all potential crime scenes. Law-abiding citizens carrying guns can defend themselves and others in their immediate area more completely than even the best police force. Prohibiting guns from the good guys just means that the bad guys are safer.I do, however, believe that a mental health test should be required to receive a concealed-carry license, just to ensure that all legal gun owners have the mental faculty to ensure their own and others' safety.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

"Only criminals have guns" thats untrue because the authorities will always also have guns and have better training, tactics as well. If criminals choose to guns then they will also deal with the consequence eventually. Gun control's main purpose is to reduce OPPORTUNITY. Guns make it quicker, easier and less painful to end life. Statistically it is proven that the availability of guns increases the chance of purposeful and accidental death. There is no reason law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves as they are untrained, do not have full knowledge of the law and eventually cause more harm than good by owning such weapons.The odds are against criminals and even tho gun control may never be complete, it significantly reduces the likelihood of death by firearm by lessening the chances and increasing the difficulty to acquire firearms.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

The problem is that the police system is not efficient enough to put those superior tactics into play when they are needed most. There are too many cases in which the police never have a chance to respond to a threat before a criminal acts, but an armed citizen in the same situation could prevent the crime.Gun control does nothing to reduce the availability of illegal arms. There is no reason for a criminal to recognize and abide by gun control laws if he/she is going to commit a violent crime anyway. Gun control doesn't reduce the opportunities for violent crime, it reduces the opportunity for a timely response by a responsible citizen who could negate the threat responsibly and quickly.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Plain and Simple. Gun laws do not work places with strict guns laws are some of the most dangerous places in the nation and places like parts of Texas where guns are required are the safest. Yes I think parent should lock up there guns so children cannot get them. no one want to see a child killed but banning guns is really a bad Idea it's not good here and has been bad in the UK. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/301881_gunrebut01.html
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

woah! what did you say? been bad in britain? im british, and very anti guns, and i find this DOWN RIGHT INSULTING! just like the US smear campaign abour the british NHS.Lets do the maths hereUK gun related homicide in 1998 - 2000 = 14US gun related homicide in 1998 - 2000 = 9,369"BUT WAIT!" i hear you say! "what about the population difference!"so lets factor in the populations and do this per capitauk = 0.00102579 gun murders per 1,000 peopleUS = 0.0279271 gun murders per 1,000 peoplewow, sombody was wrooong, BUT WAIT IT GETS BETTERthe results were ranked!Uk = 32nd highest gun murders per capitaUS = 8th highest gun murders per capita!and guess what! IT WAS A 32 NATION REPORT! MEANING THE UK HAD THE LOWEST GUN CRIME RATES OF THEM ALL!SOURCE: Seventh United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems, covering the period 1998 - 2000 (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)Another thought, did you ever think to REALIZE that the strong violence in strict gun law places came BEFORE the laws did? the laws are strick because the violence got bad, and the laws were made after to try to stop it.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Yeah, cause British people kill each other with something else. Look, guns or no guns, people will die just as much. Killed by guns or killed by knife, fork, poison, cars, rope, doesn't really matter. Culture is also very important. I was living in Asia for 12 years, still as much killing as over here with some other type of murder weapons. I don't see the point.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

There should be no guns at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Would you post a sign in front of your house saying "I don't believe in guns. I don't have a gun, neither should you."
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

true, if you want to hunt, get a bow, its more sporting anyway. whats the sport in shooting a deer 300 yards away?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

It's not for sporting, it's for defending yourself. You can move to England if you like commie ideas.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Any one that says guns should be Banned in the USA of needs to move out of the USA. This is America, stop walking around with your tails between your legs and start acting like an american. Guns dont kill ppl , ppl kill ppl. NEXT!
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

if being american is going aroubd schools and shooting little kids because its american, maybe i need to leave.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns should be banned everywhere except America.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns dont kill people, people kill people. People sometimes kill other people innocently a lower percentage of the time but yes it is there. It is called self defense. If someone breaks into your house and you shoot and kill that man is that a bad thing? Also if it is not guns then it will be homemade bombs or just kitchen knives. It would be almost impossible to ban just like the alchohol ban the US gov tried. It wont work in the southern states I gurantee it. Most of the 16 year olds and higher that I KNOW own a gun . at least 25% of them. Which means that they are already toting illegaly so if they are already how is the gov gonna enforce it if they are already having KIDS slip under the radar?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

No they shouldn't. If you take away the civilian's only right to self defense, how are they suppose to defend themselves from the criminals who buy weapons and drugs from the black market illegally. If you think homicide rates are high now, if gun control becomes active, that will sky rocket.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

No, firearms are simply made available for self-defense, the percentage of people that use them for other purposes is a very small one. Except in L.A. hehe
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

For all of you who want guns to be illegal ask your self this what will our army do without guns. Oh I know they will spit at eachother. Its funny how quick people are to say lets make guns illegal because their bad are they really that bad last time i checked it takes two hands a finger and a willing PERSON to use it. Just like how ignorant people say pit bulls are a deadly dog and should all be extermanated well so are bear and lions and tigers. Its not the animal that was trained to kill people. People train dogs to kill People. Now if this were a math equation People added to Killing equalls People Killing People hence the saying guns dont kill people, people kill people. Tell me Im wrong and ill call you and idot there is no argument for that statement none. Ignorance is what makes stupid and somtimes i see too much of it. California is the best place for it.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Nooooo! They could punch each other.... Oah and they could run each other over with ford f-150s... I honestly think thoose could be more deady than a pistol in some cases.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Banning guns will not make gun-related deaths decline substantially. The majority of gun buyers are law-abiding people who keep the guns for self defense. Guns used in street crimes, especially from gangs, are typically illegal. If guns are banned, the illegal street guns will still be circulated, but the innocent people will not be able to obtain a gun for self-defense.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Regulation purposes

I'm a damn hippie, I suppose, since I support extremely strict gun regulation. But the keyword there is regulation. Making guns illegal would just lead to more underground dealings, making it easy for any common criminal to obtain a gun without being registered as a gun owner and without having a gun license. While some cases of this still occur, it would be far more frequent without government regulation.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns save lives! If we were to ban guns the only people that will have guns are the people we were trying to take them away from. People already are able to get guns illegally and will continue to if they are banned. I will always feel safer with a gun knowing that criminals can get guns illegally.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns kill peope; just like spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

One of the many reasons those men signed the Declaration of Independence.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Guns assist people.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Guns don't kill people. People kill people. So you guys think that since guns kill people, we should ban those, right? Knives kill people too, should they be banned? We cut our meat with knives so no. We kill animals and eat their meat with guns so no we shouldn't ban guns.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

i do not think all guns should be banned, but certainly some. guns used for hunting are fine, but they do not serve any purpose other then that. guns such as AK-47's should be band because they are overkill. do you really need a machine gun to kill a little deer. kind of like how some knives such as switchblades are banned because they serve little purpose.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Not exactly disagreeing with your argument, but guns can also be used for personal safety. Not just for killing "little deer".
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: yes

the are plenty of things you can do before resorting to a gun for safety. i have said this many times. move to a place with a low crime rate, get an alarm, or buy a guard dog. you could also buy a taser or pepper spray. buying a gun for protection is just stupid and paranoid. who would you even be protecting yourself from anyway? a burglar, because most burglaries occur when your not even home, make the gun pointless.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

Yean, and Chicago and DC works well for you. Even if you ban everything in this country, you have people that fabricate their own firearms including importing it over from Mexico, legally and illegally. Wake up. You have been living in a box.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

I don't hunt or kill any life shape or form with any thing that I own with. However, banning a type of rifle is really just ignorant to the MAX. You should learn about firearms a lot more before you say something like AR, AK-47, whatever. It's all about the rate of fire and mechanism of the gun. It's how its made for philosophy of use (PoU). You cannot just ban anything in general because you do not understand how anything works at all. All rifle models including AR, AK, Sig, etc, are made with semi-automatic version for civilian use. I also never like or believe in fully auto weapon, they are not accurate, waste of ammo, and much harder to shoot. I never shot one, but shooting 2 rounds consecutively would already give me an idea. Please learn more about firearms and safety of it before you go out and stay stuff like this. It is not true at all.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

so you don't hurt plants with your shoes?
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: No, guns don't kill people.

If I could avoid it yes. But I'd hurt ur feelings with words any day .. .LOL!
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

Ah great a troll it seems.
Debate: Should guns be banned in America?
Side: Yes

Troll him back. ;)