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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
That is EXACTLY what I have been trying to communicate. But, this post is so much more artful, educational, and articulate than anything that I have EVER said. Kudos. If only you would keep repeating it until it becomes the law of the land......I can put my keyboard away! On this subject anyway.
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It's wayyyyyy way past the point of no return with regards to the ban on assault or semi-automatic weapons. They're already out among the masses, there are more of them in this country than there are people. Banning assault weapons doesn't solve the problem, or even really address it.
Lawful people will have no problem getting a license. Getting a background check. People give up their "privacy" every time they open a bank account, get a motor vehicle license, buy health insurance, get a credit card, take out a mortgage, post on an online forum, and even in many cases, get a job. It's just one more box that has to be checked off, on the list of boxes in your lifetime.
Unlawful people will circumvent the law, and pay the consequences JUST by virtue of the fact that they possess a weapon they're not licensed to possess.