Swords don't kill people - Page 4

DanaC · 01-19-2013, 05:47 AM

Whoomph! We did at that :P

Trilby · 01-19-2013, 07:45 AM

of course it's people who kill people.

Now let's talk about the 560 billion (or is it trillion?) we've spent "rebuilding" the shithole that is, and will remain, Afghanistan. Wouldn't that be better spent on the crazies here?

just a random thought.

toranokaze · 01-19-2013, 08:56 AM

That has slowed the issue but there is still slaughter on the highway and we seem to be blind to these deaths, whom are mostly young . The Highway system kills more people than guns, it kills move people than cigarettes, and we still have 70 mph roads and cars that go 120mph.

In total ford has killed more children than S&W ever will

Pico and ME · 01-19-2013, 08:57 AM

AND...you have to have to be insured and licensed to own and operate that weapon.

eta...this was to be an adjunct to Tril's post, not tor's. So it sounds like Im saying that doing so hasnt changed anything with cars so why would it change for guns. But what I wanted it to sound like is..why is there a system of accountablility for a cars but not guns?

Griff · 01-19-2013, 09:05 AM

I've got young drivers in my house. PA has upped the requirements for hours spent driving with a more experienced person riding shotgun. People still drive for shit though.

toranokaze · 01-21-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pico and ME

AND...you have to have to be insured and licensed to own and operate that weapon.

eta...this was to be an adjunct to Tril's post, not tor's. So it sounds like Im saying that doing so hasnt changed anything with cars so why would it change for guns. But what I wanted it to sound like is..why is there a system of accountablility for a cars but not guns?

And titles, training classes...

footfootfoot · 01-19-2013, 12:47 PM

As a rabid gun owner myself, I'm all for a system like licensing and or registering firearms in a manner similar to vehicles. Not yearly, but once per firearm and then have a title that would need to be presented to sell or transfer.

I draw the line at insurance.

Big Sarge · 01-19-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

As a rabid gun owner myself, I'm all for a system like licensing and or registering firearms in a manner similar to vehicles. Not yearly, but once per firearm and then have a title that would need to be presented to sell or transfer.

I draw the line at insurance.

Wasn't licensing and registration of all firearms mandated by Stalin and Hitler? This later led to confiscations. Anyway it goes, good luck trying to figure out how many I have and where they all are.

Pete Zicato · 01-19-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

People still drive for shit though.

It's important to remember that half the people out there are below average. It explains so much.

ZenGum · 01-19-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Zicato

It's important to remember that half the people out there are below average. It explains so much.

Not so, sir. Half the people are below median.
I'm not sure how to measure driving skill, but when it comes to personal wealth, something like 99% are below (mean) average.
If that translates to driving skill, no wonder there's so many crashes.

Pete Zicato · 01-19-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Not so, sir. Half the people are below median.

It doesn't have the same ring when you put it that way. Besides, it's considered impolite to respond to full-on snark with logic.

BigV · 01-20-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Zicato

It doesn't have the same ring when you put it that way. Besides, it's considered impolite to respond to full-on snark with logic.

Interesting... Noted; should be cross-posted in Protip thread.

footfootfoot · 01-19-2013, 12:51 PM

Not to mention that nearly 1/3 of all drivers on the roads are caused by accidents.

Pete Zicato · 01-19-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Not to mention that nearly 1/3 of all drivers on the roads are caused by accidents.

•snort•

Griff · 01-19-2013, 01:22 PM

Nicely played sir, nicely played.

01-19-2013, 07:45 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	of course it's people who kill people. Now let's talk about the 560 billion (or is it trillion?) we've spent "rebuilding" the shithole that is, and will remain, Afghanistan. Wouldn't that be better spent on the crazies here? just a random thought. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-19-2013, 08:56 AM	#3
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	That has slowed the issue but there is still slaughter on the highway and we seem to be blind to these deaths, whom are mostly young . The Highway system kills more people than guns, it kills move people than cigarettes, and we still have 70 mph roads and cars that go 120mph. In total ford has killed more children than S&W ever will __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

01-19-2013, 08:57 AM	#4
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	AND...you have to have to be insured and licensed to own and operate that weapon. eta...this was to be an adjunct to Tril's post, not tor's. So it sounds like Im saying that doing so hasnt changed anything with cars so why would it change for guns. But what I wanted it to sound like is..why is there a system of accountablility for a cars but not guns? __________________ Jesse LaGreca in 2012 “Seven Deadly Sins: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality, Worship without sacrifice.” – Mahatma Gandhi Last edited by Pico and ME; 01-19-2013 at 09:11 AM.

01-19-2013, 09:05 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I've got young drivers in my house. PA has upped the requirements for hours spent driving with a more experienced person riding shotgun. People still drive for shit though. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-19-2013, 12:47 PM	#7
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	As a rabid gun owner myself, I'm all for a system like licensing and or registering firearms in a manner similar to vehicles. Not yearly, but once per firearm and then have a title that would need to be presented to sell or transfer. I draw the line at insurance. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

01-19-2013, 12:51 PM	#13
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Not to mention that nearly 1/3 of all drivers on the roads are caused by accidents. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

01-19-2013, 01:22 PM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Nicely played sir, nicely played. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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