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Are_grits_groceries

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4. I'm not against a limited list.

Reply to dkf (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 23, 2013, 04:30 AM

Sep 2013

However, I really fear that many people will end up on it who don't belong.

In addition, who determines who meets these criteria. It's not as cut and dried as it may seem.

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I do not want a gun, BUT [View all] Are_grits_groceries Sep 2013 OP

The mentally ill are most often victims of violence Recursion Sep 2013 #1

What about if it were very specific? dkf Sep 2013 #2

I'm not against a limited list. Are_grits_groceries Sep 2013 #4

When talking about background checks we keep the discussion at an "either or" level Half-Century Man Sep 2013 #3

Who's "WE"? Are_grits_groceries Sep 2013 #5

I meant in the general conversation of the nation Half-Century Man Sep 2013 #6

Better stay away from NY hack89 Sep 2013 #7

The solution is to require a mental health examination before a gun purchase is allowed. DanTex Sep 2013 #8