Please Hijack this Thread with a Gun Debate - Page 4

10-25-2002, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lord Starshadow:
If cartoons have taught me anything (and face it, we all know they have), then it is entirely possible to spit bullets with great effect, rendering guns worthless.

But that does mean that bullets kill people, and not guns?

no - it's tjhe person USING it that kills people. a guun on its own is a lump of metal

Gandar · 10-25-2002, 02:49 PM

Guns are merely tools, what kind of work they do is determined by the user. To be afraid of guns just because they are guns is like being afraid of a hammer, or a chain-saw, both dangerous if not understood and used properly. Most people fear that which they know nothing about. Any solid object can be used to kill, so guns don't have a corner on that market. Unless a HUMAN picks up a gun, loads it, aims it at another person and fires it, a gun is just as incapable of killing as a flower is. Withuot human intervention, a gun would eventually rust away in the last place it was put.

Sir Krustin · 10-25-2002, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Man, I'm so pissed! (and I mean angry, not drunk, for you Brits out there ) The one thread I asked everyone to hijack and NO ONE DID!! I should have posted a "Don't dare hijack this thread" thread instead.

[img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

What you should have done is posted Why gun control is necessary or why guns should be confiscated.

Timber Loftis · 10-25-2002, 05:55 PM

I know, but that would have obviated my use of charming sarcasm and wit, now wouldn't it.

Lord of Alcohol · 10-25-2002, 06:07 PM

I think we should continue using Timbers thread for the glorification of alcohol. Also I would also to further my own personal agenda by promoting female promiscuity.

Timber Loftis · 10-25-2002, 06:11 PM

That said, LoA, I'm packing up and heading somewhere for a good glass of scotch or bourbon that's actually older than my underwear.

And please, for my sake, if you don't drink it straight or on the rocks, don't let me know because that's offensive to good whiskey.

Aren't there sayings about lawyers and booze? *sigh* [img]graemlins/evilhaha.gif[/img]

[ 10-25-2002, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ]

antryg · 10-26-2002, 10:21 PM

TL-
Maybe if it wasn't for gun control laws I would have had something to use to hijack this thread. I tried a knife but all that happened is that now I have a cordless mouse.

Donut · 10-27-2002, 07:04 AM

Headlines you'll probably never see.

'30,000 Americans killed with hammers in the past year.'

'Chainsaw sniper terrorizes three states - no description yet'

'Schoolboy goes crazy and kills 12 schoolmates with a stick of celery'

The Ornery One · 10-27-2002, 11:38 PM

On the topic of gun control, specifically in Illinois, I have a relative that says she'll move out of state if a certain person gets elected, because of his views on gun control. My own dad has said several times that if guns get outlawed that they'll have to break in and forceably take his. Quite frankly, I wouldn't mind if his were taken from him. He'd treatened to shoot a couple of guys I'd dated (and was NOT joking).

[ 10-27-2002, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: The Ornery One ]

True_Moose · 10-27-2002, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by antryg:
TL-
Maybe if it wasn't for gun control laws I would have had something to use to hijack this thread. I tried a knife but all that happened is that now I have a cordless mouse.

Oh jeeze, uh, antryg, NOOOO not the mouse...aha, but I have a cordless one that is also

*drumroll*

OPTICAL!

10-25-2002, 05:55 PM	#34
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I know, but that would have obviated my use of charming sarcasm and wit, now wouldn't it. __________________

10-25-2002, 06:07 PM	#35
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	I think we should continue using Timbers thread for the glorification of alcohol. Also I would also to further my own personal agenda by promoting female promiscuity. __________________ No

10-25-2002, 06:11 PM	#36
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	That said, LoA, I'm packing up and heading somewhere for a good glass of scotch or bourbon that's actually older than my underwear. And please, for my sake, if you don't drink it straight or on the rocks, don't let me know because that's offensive to good whiskey. Aren't there sayings about lawyers and booze? sigh [img]graemlins/evilhaha.gif[/img] [ 10-25-2002, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ] __________________

10-26-2002, 10:21 PM	#37
antryg Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx. Age: 21 Posts: 1,765	TL- Maybe if it wasn't for gun control laws I would have had something to use to hijack this thread. I tried a knife but all that happened is that now I have a cordless mouse. __________________

10-27-2002, 07:04 AM	#38
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	Headlines you'll probably never see. '30,000 Americans killed with hammers in the past year.' 'Chainsaw sniper terrorizes three states - no description yet' 'Schoolboy goes crazy and kills 12 schoolmates with a stick of celery' __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

10-25-2002, 02:49 PM	#32
Gandar Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 19, 2002 Location: Alton, MO Age: 58 Posts: 48	Guns are merely tools, what kind of work they do is determined by the user. To be afraid of guns just because they are guns is like being afraid of a hammer, or a chain-saw, both dangerous if not understood and used properly. Most people fear that which they know nothing about. Any solid object can be used to kill, so guns don't have a corner on that market. Unless a HUMAN picks up a gun, loads it, aims it at another person and fires it, a gun is just as incapable of killing as a flower is. Withuot human intervention, a gun would eventually rust away in the last place it was put.

10-27-2002, 11:38 PM	#39
The Ornery One Drow Warrior Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: S. IL Age: 48 Posts: 269	On the topic of gun control, specifically in Illinois, I have a relative that says she'll move out of state if a certain person gets elected, because of his views on gun control. My own dad has said several times that if guns get outlawed that they'll have to break in and forceably take his. Quite frankly, I wouldn't mind if his were taken from him. He'd treatened to shoot a couple of guys I'd dated (and was NOT joking). [ 10-27-2002, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: The Ornery One ] __________________ I like to wonder.<br />And when I wonder<br />My mind wanders.<br />And when it wanders,<br />I have to wonder;<br />When will it ever come back?!?

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