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Originally Posted by eweissenbach
I understand what you are saying Bucco, but "facts" can be and are often manipulated to make the point favored by the author. Personal experiences, rational opinions, and even politics ( much to my dismay) are or can be, a legitimate part of the discussion.
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You are absolutely correct, but as you maintained in a separate debate...I think the facts were supplied by the DOJ, the FBI, etc, not a media or group with special interests.
My point about the personal stories is to simply point out, this is ONLY an issue when a STORY sadly occurs that fits the position to be told. It does not seem ever to go anywhere near facts or context. It is left entirely to emotions, which is why the selection of and presentation of selected stories is used.
Listen I do not own a gun, have no feelings at all about the NRA...I was/am struck by the seemingly political only discussions....
I think that is inspired by the media.
I took this opportunity to ask the OP and others who have, or seem to have, strong feelings on this how they feel about the FACTS.
I have no desire to divide....but I do not like discussions that may or may not, influence legislation in this country to be devoid of discussion of facts...and you know I agree that source is important...presented by the countries law enforcement experts.
To allow that is just like giving it up and allowing the loudest and best financed to dictate law.
I will shut up and go away, but discussing single incidents wrapped around seeking legislation, without allowing facts to enter is wrong in my .