propman well said. Don't mess with the Wild West

We seem to have regressed worse than the Wild West. We pay a very high price in lives to carry on with the gun culture we have.

“Contrary to the mythology, many frontier towns had strict gun laws, especially against carrying concealed weapons. As UCLA constitutional law professor Adam Winkler puts it, “Guns were widespread on the frontier, but so was gun regulation.”

      Sneakylong I didn't realize that more strict regulations existed back in the day.
      That, imo, shows how we have regressed. And to anyone that might be interested I ain't a liberal.

        professor maybe not more law. I believe that the country needs to get back to following the constitution, more enforcement of already on the books that do not conflict with the constitution. Less writing new laws that do nothing except make politicians feel better. And less government. Less irs, less dept of education (that in itself is a joke, since that monstrosity was created this country has fallen in quality of education), get rid of the FED, and a bunch of other useless agencies.

            Walterjn

            Many have an inate hostility toward a strong national government. Some of our ancestors came here fleeing oppressive national regimes. Those experiences conditioned being suspicious of big government.

            But many came to the United States with high hopes for a better life, which they eventually received from the United States government with the coming of the New Deal that produced the GI Bill, Social Security and eventually Medicare.

            So many say they hate big government until they need it. People tend to like clean drinking water, safe food to eat and many of the things that we take for granted in everyday life. This countries big government helped rebuild Europe after WWII as well.

            People have a disconnect when it comes to big government. People love big government programs. They hate socialism, but love the socialist programs like Social Security, Medicare and related programs.

            So when people say they hate big government I laugh. Most people want a strong military along with the so called entitlement programs. And guess what? That’s where most of the money goes to fund those things.

            So complaining or cutting other parts of big government is really just nibbling around the edges. May make you feel better, but don’t amount to a hill of beans in the grand scheme of things.

              colej I can just imagine the marxist/socialist/communist intellect. Hopefully, there are talking about how many undocumented immigrants that they have taken in to help with the vote count in 2024.

                  backinit Hopefully, there are talking about how many undocumented immigrants that they have taken in to help with the vote count in 2024

                  Another ignorant, but funny comment. Lol Also, how come we don’t hear people complaining about illegal immigration coming thru the skies?

                  A significant percentage ( ~ 40%) of illegal immigrants come here legally on an airplane and then overstay their Visa’s. In other words they don’t leave.

                  Oh, like the illegal immigrants coming over the border, they can’t vote either. 😉 Myths sound good, but are still bullshit.
                  Start a thread on it in The Water Hazard. Maybe we can debunk more of these myths.

                      backinit I can just imagine the marxist/socialist/communist intellect.

                      Have you ever read a book about Marxism, instead of "imagining"?

                        backinit I can just imagine the marxist/socialist/communist intellect. Hopefully, there are talking about how many undocumented immigrants that they have taken in to help with the vote count in 2024.

                        OMG Do you know anything about Karl Marx and Marxism? Seriously, have you ever read one paragraph of a book he's written? Then maybe stfu without an informed opinion?
                        And on another, are you daft? Undocumented immigrants can't vote. How many times do we have to give you the U.S. citizenry test?!

                            professor are you daft? Undocumented immigrants can't vote.

                            If you truly believe that or believe it's not possible, you asked the wrong person that question. Look towards the mirror.

                            Migawd....for someone that advocates against bullying, you most certainly are a hypocrite.
                            And should lose any certifications to talk with any child!!
                            Horrible person, you are. Disgustingly so.🤬

                              professor And on another, are you daft? Undocumented immigrants can't vote.

                              You truly are 1 ignorant/dumb sumbitch as are your dumb constituents. Go ahead plug your ears with your fingers and repeat blah blah blah blah, you dummy, you.

                                professor I probably wouldn't bring up health care for undocumented, although I'm sure there's a lefty think tank out there....oops back to radio silence.