https://democraticunderground.com/100213611085Here's a genius idea
janterry (3,239 posts)
Should a reduction of police funding depend on gun law reform.
About 30% of all Americans own a gun. It seems to me that reducing the police (via some defunding) should also come with a reduction of fire arms (especially hand guns).
I am all for having a police force that is less armed and more proactive. However, I want that to come with gun law reform.
Wow! Get rid of the cops then disarm the law abiding so they can't defend themselves. Talk about making your everyday Joe a sitting duck for any and all that wants to do him/her harm.
jimfields33 (3,173 posts)
1. Hand guns?
I’m not sure that would be popular anywhere. Semi-auto machine guns and others like that is what they will go with.
janterry (3,239 posts)
4. Here in my little town
people were saying that instead of police being called out to deal with domestic 'arguments' (that's what they called it), we should send in social workers.
I am a social worker.
I am also not stupid, lol. (As in, don't send me!)
A few years ago when we lived in a city down south (Tallahassee, FL), in our neighborhood a neighbor walked next door because he heard a domestic argument.
The abusive boyfriend shot and killed the man who wanted to help.
We're such a convoluted (my opinion) country. I'd love the police to not even carry guns, frankly. But our citizenry is often armed.
That's EXACTLY what your side is saying. Take the money from the police and give it to people like you to go take care of these issues. You're a prime example of why this is a bad idea.
And thanks for showing your colors on how you feel about my country. I'm quite sure things like that never happen in any other country on this planet. You're the best and brightest? Really? LOL Ok.
hack89 (38,440 posts)
2. You will not see major gun control legislation for the foreseeable future.
The Dems want to win and hold the Senate. Too many red/purple states we have to win in to make gun control an issue.
janterry (3,239 posts)
5. Damn shame
n/t
After the weeks of watching absolute animals out roaming the streets doing unspeakable things and you think it's a damn shame that we can protect ourselves without needing to wait for the police while someone is actively pounding our doors down, breaking out the car window to drag you into the street to let the mob beat you to death, etc, and you think it's a "damn shame" the government won't disarm me. Pound sand loser. (in DUmmie speak "Pound sand looser") Wouldn't want to confuse the DU readers.
KC