Anti-Gun Rallies

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Anybody else going to one of the many anti-gun demonstrations or marches taking place tomorrow? Young people who are tired of losing their friends to mindless violence are pouring into Washington, DC to march on the Capitol tomorrow.

We're having a "seniors" demonstration out on the main street in front of my community. The signs will proclaim that grandchildren are more precious than guns. Thousands are expected to go. I'll be there.
 

I got my first rifle at nine years old, would run out the back door of my grandmother's place, and would go hunting with my dog shorty, certain people will always want to get rid of their hurt by hurting other people.
 

I guess I'm seeing this from a different view point than a lot of people. Also I am ONLY talking about the student walk outs and rallies. From what I'm hearing BULLYING is behind a lot of the school shootings. I realize ALL school shootings are done by sick, mentally ill people, but I think they've been bullied.

So it seems to me that instead of walking out of school and participating in a rally a lot more would be accomplished if those kids would keep their behinds in school and vow to go a whole day without bullying one single person! If that were done, I think a lot more good would transpire. Unless you have been bullied you have no idea how harmful it is. Also it's not just students doing it, there are a few (only a few) teachers being bullies also.

In case anyone is wondering, we do keep a loaded 357 magnum in the headboard of our bed. No one under 19 ever comes in our house and I trust all of them. If a child were to come here the pistol goes up in the top of a closet in a hiding area. Even I can't get it without a step stool. We live in an area where it can take the police up to 2 hours to get here and yet, there are tweekers and roving criminals from time to time. A home invasion done by ruthless thugs gives you no time to call the sheriff and request some help.

Sorry, but I think anyone who attends a student anti-gun rally, who has EVER bullied anyone, is a hypocrite.
 
In case anyone is wondering, we do keep a loaded 357 magnum in the headboard of our bed. No one under 19 ever comes in our house and I trust all of them. If a child were to come here the pistol goes up in the top of a closet in a hiding area. Even I can't get it without a step stool. We live in an area where it can take the police up to 2 hours to get here and yet, there are tweekers and roving criminals from time to time. A home invasion done by ruthless thugs gives you no time to call the sheriff and request some help.

Sorry, but I think anyone who attends a student anti-gun rally, who has EVER bullied anyone, is a hypocrite.

I understand the thinking of the marches.

But

it all depends on where one dwells

out here, the authorities recommend keeping a loaded gun near at hand

two hours to get here...would be nice

they don't come here until things are over

...the city, the big city? I can understand
like some towns in the old west, check yer guns at the city limits
But out a ways?
Yer a sitting duck
a very helpless sitting duck

peace loving folks dwell here
we are all armed to keep it

I have a 357 in my bed stand
and an over/under on the wall
loaded
ready

it gives me a chance

the way it is

this ain't heaven out here
sometimes looks it
but heh
hell looks warm in winter
 
Nope!

I'm not against guns, I'm against getting shot!

I give these young people a great deal of credit for working within the system to put forward some reasonable gun controls and safety measures.

I'm a little concerned that some other organizations appear to be rallying around these kids in an effort to shape and steer their message. I hope these young people are smart enough to see what is happening and stay the course.
 
Canada used to be so smug about the fact that we did not have so much gun violence as the USA. Unfortunately that is slowly changing here in spite of the different rules regarding gun control.

So I do have to agree somewhat with what Linda said in the above post, but that too is just a small part of the big problem.
 
As the owner of multiple firearms, I tend to AGREE with what these students are trying to accomplish. The 2nd Amendment should NOT be overturned...BUT, like most other laws, there needs to be "Exceptions" to the rule. School children should NOT have to fear going to school. There are thousands of people walking our streets that should NOT have access to firearms, and at the TOP of that list should be those with a history of violence or mental disorders. These types of people need to be identified, and the rules altered such that they cannot purchase or possess firearms. Things like these "bump stocks" should be banned. Anyone wanting to purchase a military style weapon should have to undergo a waiting period and a thorough background check before the purchase is approved. People with young children in the home should be required to keep their firearms in a manner that doesn't allow their kids easy access to the weapons...if they fail to do so, and the kid goes nuts, the parents should be held equally responsible.
I am a bit disappointed at the unrelenting stance taken by the leaders of the NRA. They Should be leading the movement to keep firearms out of the hands of questionable individuals. After all, the illegal use of firearms, by the 1%, reflects badly on the 99% of law abiding gun owners.
We live in a very rural area, with little or no violent crime....but that could change at any moment, and I reserve the right to protect myself and the family. However, many of our cities are becoming zones of violence and anarchy, and the laws MUST be changed to account for this increase in violence.
I support these students, and I hope they can Finally get the attention of our politicians, and begin the move towards more Common Sense in our laws.
 
Our rally was enormously successful, and was considered "only the beginning." It showed the support these marvelous young people are getting from their grandparents' generation. The signs had messages like "Protect Grandchildren, Not Guns," with many others that were less polite. I carried a sign with only one word: "Enough." Lots of traffic going by on the street, lots of supportive honking, including from drivers of large trucks, and even a bus driver. Most of the cars honked. People were leaning out of the window waving at us, and many took pictures of us.

We may turn up on the evening news. And I continue to be in awe of the young millenials who started all this. Their common sense and maturity are incredible. Hearing some of them interviewed on TV, I had the feeling that some of them should be running for President! (Too bad they have to wait until they're 35.)

I'll try to upload a photo, so far having no luck with that.

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Peaceful congregation to highlight a cause is one of the civil rights that belong to free people, including those considered too young to have a say at the ballot boxes. It is Palm Sunday today and people, young and old, will be marching in support of asylum seekers that Australia is treating abominably on Manus Island and Nauru. I support, in spirit, all of the marches around the globe that have noble intentions.

Well done, Sunny.
 
Anybody else going to one of the many anti-gun demonstrations or marches taking place tomorrow? Young people who are tired of losing their friends to mindless violence are pouring into Washington, DC to march on the Capitol tomorrow.

We're having a "seniors" demonstration out on the main street in front of my community. The signs will proclaim that grandchildren are more precious than guns. Thousands are expected to go. I'll be there.

That's great Sunny. We didn't have any senior rallies here, but there was a huge protest march in Boston. I admire these students for their courage and hope some positive changes will result from their actions.
 
One can march, rally and demonstrate all they want for all the good it may do, but STILL people are gonna die.

Have to TOTALLY agree with Falcon. For years, there have been all kinds of marches, rallies and demonstrations about darn near everything, and most, that I know of, with little results. I do firmly believe that assault type weapons should be banned, but, will it ever happen? I really sort of doubt it. One thing for all of us to really remember........whatever is banned, someway/somehow people will still find a way to get what is banned.
 
Have to TOTALLY agree with Falcon. For years, there have been all kinds of marches, rallies and demonstrations about darn near everything, and most, that I know of, with little results. I do firmly believe that assault type weapons should be banned, but, will it ever happen? I really sort of doubt it. One thing for all of us to really remember........whatever is banned, someway/somehow people will still find a way to get what is banned.


I read somewhere once, ...I really do not remember where? But it was said that more alcohol was consumed during prohibition , than there was before or since ?
 
Have to TOTALLY agree with Falcon. For years, there have been all kinds of marches, rallies and demonstrations about darn near everything, and most, that I know of, with little results. I do firmly believe that assault type weapons should be banned, but, will it ever happen? I really sort of doubt it. One thing for all of us to really remember........whatever is banned, someway/somehow people will still find a way to get what is banned.
That's true, CR. But it's almost a certainty that nothing will change, if no one tries. I really admire these kids. More of them will remember because of this event. Every little bit helps. Change is usually a slow incremental process. They certainly aren't asking for unrealistic changes.
 
One can march, rally and demonstrate all they want for all the good it may do, but STILL people are gonna die.
True enough John, but I am proud of young who are hopeful of changing a world that may one day school THEIR children. Social concern is to be commended. I remember when we were young and had hopes too, alas as I approach the next chapter I have lost my faith in good changes, but I do still have hope.
 
No political party consists of perfect angels, of course. But there are tremendous differences in social legislation, international relations, the economy, health care, education, environmental concerns, and anything else you can think of, depending on which party is in power. I think the young people with the signs saying, "Vote them out!" have the right idea.
 
Assault weapons should be banned. I own 5 pistols and two are loaded 24 hrs./day. The students are not protesting for their schools rather the mindless lack of control over gun buying. Why allow bump stocks?. The naïve notion that citizens should own whatever cops own is laughable. Police buy military vehicles and weapons at no or very low cost. Also, the stupid notion of fighting the military in case of a coup. How many tanks will fit in a typical home garage? How many jet fighters can one shoot down with an AR15? In WWII the M1 carbine held 8 shots and we fought two armies with them and won. Citizens fighting the most powerful military in the world? I think not. I am a former NRA member and will fight them today on every turn.
 


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