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PeetFizzy 2012/07/06 04:57:46
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We all know the beautiful nation of Switzerland, mostly for it's gun laws, and low crime rate. We as well also know the proud nation of Germany, strict gun laws which were reinforced in the 90s, as well as a low crime rate!
I feel we can get something out of both systems, if done the right way.

As for the future, we all know the strain the world is now, to not recognize it is to almost be blind. Being in Switzerland I realize that their geography, preparation, and small population would be prepared for a foreign invasion. Though I also see this for Germany too, with such a high tech military, as well as male conscription which I believe is still in place(Swiss boys are also required for conscription). Germany is also a big country population-wise as compared to Switzerland.

So based on this information, what is best for the U.S?
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  • Old Timer 2012/07/09 14:05:33
    Yes (for guns)
    Old Timer
    GUNS AND BIBLES
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  • Windy 2012/07/07 06:18:21
    Yes (for guns)
    Windy
    +1
    The Second Amendment, just as the Founders intended, "A well regulated (organized) militia (every armed citizen) being necessary . . . the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall NOT be infringed."
    Going by the quote above, every single gun law (no matter how mild, minor, or unoffensive) in these uSofA is clearly and completely unconstitutional.
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  • Ken 2012/07/06 21:57:11
    Yes (for guns)
    Ken
    +2
    When will the liberal idiots stop, Americans are not going to give up their rights to own guns? Americans do not want to end up like Europe or a third world country ruled by a dictator.
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  • Jericho 2012/07/06 21:26:57
    Yes (for guns)
    Jericho
    +3
    We cannot countermand our Costitution. The point of bearing arms is to protect oneself, not just from burglars or predators, but from dictatorial governments and invasion. See, there are few foreign powers willing to invade a country full of armed citizenry, but more likely to invade when only military, who are mostly overseas, police and criminals are armed.
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  • Bill in Niantic 2012/07/06 18:35:03
    Yes (for guns)
    Bill in Niantic
    +2
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  • Vision of Verve 2012/07/06 18:18:18
  • jackola... Vision ... 2012/07/06 19:23:57
    jackolantyrn356
    +1
    Yeahm do you want to be caught without some form of protection with these Clowns of th Democrats in charge??????? If so you are more STUPID than I thought
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  • Bcounted 2012/07/06 16:56:32
    Other...
    Bcounted
    +1
    Every "high Tech" device has a vulnerability. Nothing will ever replace in full hand to hand combat. Punish those that break the law not those that bear by it.
    Best Wishes
    Bcounted.
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  • none 2012/07/06 16:40:14
    Yes (for guns)
    none
    +1
    Anyone that's legally allowed to have a gun should be able to have and carry one if qualified. An armed society is a polite and safe society.
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  • paul 2012/07/06 15:24:36
    Yes (for guns)
    paul
    +4
    There are reasons the first two amendments of our Constitution start with freedom of speech and the right to bare arms.
    Our freedom of speech gives us a voice that allows us to tell our Government that "we" do NOT approve of what our trusted servants are doing.
    If the Government takes away the Second Amendment, you can say good buy to the First.
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  • jackolantyrn356 2012/07/06 14:10:56
    Yes (for guns)
    jackolantyrn356
    +3
    Outside of Ex-cons who have no need of a gun. Having a gun and its ammo is Constitutional. Protection against the Government
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  • D D 2012/07/06 12:34:06
    Yes (for guns)
    D D
    +4
    eoh
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  • Ken D D 2012/07/06 22:01:05
    Ken
    +2
    All of line 1.
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  • Windy D D 2012/07/07 06:24:36 (edited)
    Windy
    +1
    Romney got left off the lower row. But I clicked thumbs up, anyway.
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  • Waldorf 2012/07/06 12:32:18
    Other...
    Waldorf
    +4
    Gun rights are not subject to anyone's opinion.
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  • D D Waldorf 2012/07/06 12:35:35
    D D
    +3
    The constitutions saying the right should not be infringed makes it pretty clear. It is just how it is.
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  • Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/06 11:45:16
    Yes (for guns)
    Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA
    +4
    ALL gun laws are Unconstitutional.

    The crime rates skyrocketed in Australia when they started their gun control. They also murdered the 'Crocodile Dundee' guy because he wouldn't give his up.
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  • ed 2012/07/06 11:04:11
    Yes (for guns)
    ed
    +4
    I think most of us can agree that this administration would love to disarm everyone of us except the bad guys.
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  • Lady Whitewolf 2012/07/06 10:11:23
    Yes (for guns)
    Lady Whitewolf
    +2
    2nd Amendment
    NRA all the way!
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  • john Kills 2012/07/06 09:52:25
    Yes (for guns)
    john Kills
    +4
    I have guns and ammo hidden (not in my home) I have made sure that even if they kill me and raid my home, my family and 2 very close friends will still have guns and ammo.
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  • Gwen 2012/07/06 08:26:42
    Yes (for guns)
    Gwen
    +4
    look at the constitution, then say we should get rid of gun rights
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  • JanHopkins 2012/07/06 07:43:43
    Yes (for guns)
    JanHopkins
    +4
    There is a reason that we have not been bothered too much in the USA by people of Hitlers ilk. We shoot back.
    We are not Europe and do not wish to be Europe. That is the reason we left Europe. Get it?
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  • knoodelhed 2012/07/06 06:47:37
    Yes (for guns)
    knoodelhed
    +3
    If shall-issue ccw and the castle doctrine were the law everywhere, violent crime as we know it would evaporate within days if not hours. ƒü¢king shame those whose power it was to "make it so" wouldn't take the opportunity to push for it after 9/11.
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  • Justin Teufel Hunden 2012/07/06 06:37:53
    Yes (for guns)
    Justin Teufel Hunden
    +5
    Pwople need to know the purpose of our 2nd Amendment.
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  • Wolfman 2012/07/06 05:49:32
    Yes (for guns)
    Wolfman
    +7
    Our gun rights are already written.

    second Amendment
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  • Nimitz 2012/07/06 05:48:10 (edited)
    Yes (for guns)
    Nimitz
    +5
    Self defense is a human right. It's the one right on which all others depend.
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  • Aahz_OneAndOnly 2012/07/06 05:23:07
    Yes (for guns)
    Aahz_OneAndOnly
    +6
    “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.” (Jefferson's "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776, quoting from On Crimes and Punishment, by criminologist Cesare Beccaria, 1764)
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  • PeetFizzy Aahz_On... 2012/07/06 05:42:46
    PeetFizzy
    +3
    Exactly, I saw a Swiss gun law video and the guy said about the same thing. That it's at the person who responsibly uses its disadvantage.
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  • Aahz_On... PeetFizzy 2012/07/06 05:47:44
    Aahz_OneAndOnly
    +1


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  • PeetFizzy Aahz_On... 2012/07/06 05:50:24
    PeetFizzy
    +2
    Haha too funny :)
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  • Aahz_On... PeetFizzy 2012/07/06 05:57:35
    Aahz_OneAndOnly
    +2
    lol but how true it might be
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  • Inquisitve Kat 2012/07/06 05:22:14
    Yes (for guns)
    Inquisitve Kat
    +4
    I'm not sure gun laws are what contributes to a low crime rate. I'm inclined to think it's fine for guns to be legal.
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  • PeetFizzy Inquisi... 2012/07/06 05:39:31
    PeetFizzy
    +1
    I do agree, I say it's only a joint part of it, but other factors are what actually make it.
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  • S. Gompers 2012/07/06 05:15:12
    Yes (for guns)
    S. Gompers
    +6
    All pro.
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  • Dan 2012/07/06 05:07:03
    Yes (for guns)
    Dan
    +3
    Germany had strict gun laws in the 30's as well. Statistics often over simplify and leave out other factors.
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  • PeetFizzy Dan 2012/07/06 05:11:42
    PeetFizzy
    I also have family in Germany, and it works out well. When it comes to Germnay I give full support. Most of my information comes from travel and personal experience.
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  • Dan PeetFizzy 2012/07/07 15:14:42
    Dan
    Just like any other country, The German people have a right to decide for themselves. I've got no problem with that. My point is that due to a large number of variables, gun laws (and other laws as well) do not have the same results everywhere.
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  • PeetFizzy Dan 2012/07/07 17:22:29
    PeetFizzy
    Yeah I think it has a lot to do with poverty rather than the gun part. They don't really have that big of a problem there.
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  • Dan PeetFizzy 2012/07/08 16:58:31
    Dan
    Drug gangs, border, social and racial conflicts also play a part. There are more factors I'm sure.
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  • PeetFizzy Dan 2012/07/09 04:51:20
    PeetFizzy
    Exactly
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