Chocolate Blades of Thunder

[Bodom]

Because grabbing a knife and being able to stab one or two people is clearly on the same level as something that sprays death in rapid-fire bursts, right?

In some cases, yes

​http://www.deccanchronicle.com/12121...children-china

[Iron Ape]

"The events that have happend today have convinced me that everyone who can carry a gun should! You wanna stop shootings? Carry a gun! What crazy SOB is going to go on a shooting rampage when they know everyone is packing heat! Anyone who wants to get rid of guns should expect to see a hell of a lot more shootings happen; like the one that happend today." one of my facebook friends said this... logic like this scares the crap out of me. you shouldn't blame children for not carrying weapons to defend themselves, and giving more weapons to people will only lead to more crazies getting weapons.

I look forward to the day when mall parking space battles are solved via Mexican stand-off. Because...America!

[Robstar]

Where on earth would you start with that sort of thing? There would have to be some sort of aggressive "go and fucking take them" approach and then you'd have a type of civil conflict with the masses. A "police state" attitude would have to be taken because obviously, millions of gun owners are not going to give them up easily. Massive changes to the ideas of rights have to be implemented if those steps are taken. We've all heard "what about my rights! I have rights!" which has become a catch cry for millions of Americans. To do anything significant about guns, the whole system needs gutting and restructuring and we all know, that's never going to happen.

[Iron Ape]

In some cases, yes

​http://www.deccanchronicle.com/12121...children-china

Exceptions to the rule isn't really a sound argument to make.

And the bulk of those kids were injured, not killed, so I'm not sure as to how that's really helping your case.

[Dennis]

In some cases, yes

​http://www.deccanchronicle.com/12121...children-china

That's a pretty rare example. If you were to be told that today you were going to have your life threatened, would you prefer that to be buy a gun or by a knife... I'll take my chances with the knife because at least I have a chance to fight back.

[jelle1809]

Going to watch The Hobbit tomorrow.

[thejman93]

Where on earth would you start with that sort of thing? There would have to be some sort of aggressive "go and fucking take them" approach and then you'd have a type of civil conflict with the masses. A "police state" attitude would have to be taken because obviously, millions of gun owners are not going to give them up easily. Massive changes to the ideas of rights have to be implemented if those steps are taken. We've all heard "what about my rights! I have rights!" which has become a catch cry for millions of Americans. To do anything significant about guns, the whole system needs gutting and restructuring and we all know, that's never going to happen.

Fair point. But, don't we owe it to those kids, the people in Aurora Colorado, the wife of that football player, or anybody else affected by guns to do something about it?

[Iron Ape]

Where on earth would you start with that sort of thing? There would have to be some sort of aggressive "go and fucking take them" approach and then you'd have a type of civil conflict with the masses. A "police state" attitude would have to be taken because obviously, millions of gun owners are not going to give them up easily. Massive changes to the ideas of rights have to be implemented if those steps are taken. We've all heard "what about my rights! I have rights!" which has become a catch cry for millions of Americans. To do anything significant about guns, the whole system needs gutting and restructuring and we all know, that's never going to happen.

You're right, unfortunately. A fundamental paradigm shift in our warped American ideologies would need to take place, and we all now how likely that is to happen. People would rather stay blissfully ignorant than to evolve, adapt, and make concessions. That's why, sadly, we're our own biggest threat, and the majority of us are too damn blind to see it.

*is a sad panda*

[Dennis]

Where on earth would you start with that sort of thing? There would have to be some sort of aggressive "go and fucking take them" approach and then you'd have a type of civil conflict with the masses. A "police state" attitude would have to be taken because obviously, millions of gun owners are not going to give them up easily. Massive changes to the ideas of rights have to be implemented if those steps are taken. We've all heard "what about my rights! I have rights!" which has become a catch cry for millions of Americans. To do anything significant about guns, the whole system needs gutting and restructuring and we all know, that's never going to happen.

The United States constitution gives Americans rights to have guns. It does not give us the rights to have unlimited amounts of guns, and guaranteed access to assault rifles. And it doesn't say that Americans need to get them right away... There is nothing unconstitutional about making gun ownership slightly harder.

[Robstar]

Going to watch The Hobbit tomorrow.

I've never been much of a fan of this franchise. Didn't read the books - tried The Hobbit once when I was younger, couldn't take to it. I'll probably still watch it though!