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Old 04-21-2012, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
If guns were not in the equation one thing is absolutely for certain. The quiet in TV that we all love and claim here would be threatened. Once the criminal element finds out there is no threat from guns from the law abiding residents....crime WILL go up....break ins will INCREASE. That is not just for TV it is for anyplace.

It has been proven time and time again.

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Originally Posted by buggyone View Post
Once more, quoting the late, great Harry Morgan as Col. Sherman T. Potter - "MEADOW MUFFINS!"
Buggy, do you really think it would not affect crime statistics if the criminal element could be assured that the law abiding populace was reliably unarmed?

It seems an extremely naive belief to me. But, if you really believe that, I have something for you. I've posted it before. Be the first on your block to public make this statement, since your belief is that such a policy wouldn't increase crime.

Put this sign in the front window of your home.

I'll publicly applaud you for your courage if you do so.

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