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In response to "I agree with what you say, however I don't think the current or immediate future leadership of the NRA is interested in common sense ideas like that, -- nm" by Remlik

Probably not. And I don't entirely disagree with them.

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka dr.vermin) Sep 17 '13, 09:43

I'm sure there are a lot of rational, concerned citizens who would like to see mandatory training and background checks implemented (and maybe a couple of the scarier-looking 'assault weapons' banned), and then be satisfied.

But there are far too many that would see those as just the first small steps.

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and what do you envision is the end goal that those people see this as a "small step" towards? -- nm - znufrii Sep 17, 09:46 1
- I think that is obvious. nm -- nm - groiny Sep 17, 09:48
so, people won't allow things they actually think are right and logical because it might mean another step later that they don't agree with? - Andie Sep 17, 09:45 4
- I think that's exactly it. -- nm - loosilu Sep 17, 10:24
- Good intentions do not guarantee against unintended consequences, no. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 17, 09:51 2
  - Exactly the reason why America has liberal gun ownership laws and high rates of gun homicide. -- nm - Roger More Sep 17, 09:59 1
    - touché. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 17, 10:00

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Probably not. And I don't entirely disagree with them.

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