Posted on 04/12/2018 7:51:19 AM PDT by Simon Green
Demote him to “FA” ... for Fkg A-hole!
Demote him to “FA” ... for Fkg A-hole!
So we should change the minimum age of enlistment into the military to 21?
We reduced the drinking age to 18. That didn’t work out too well. We reduced the voting age to 18. That didn’t work out too well. Laws designed to be based around important stuff that depends on a developed brain are wise when they set the minimum age at 21. 25 would probably be even better.
But 18 year olds are really good at being soldiers. They are basically made out of rubber and are quite resilient. And they tend to follow orders. A fully equipped adult brain is not required to effectively perform the task.
I agree.
He's just looking at reelection!
What is so magic about attaining 21 years? Do we suddenly become wise and mature on the 21st Birthday? How many mass murderers and serial killers are older than 21? You have to be at least 35 to run for president, why not make that the minimum age to buy a new gun? Or, is age a distraction, an artificial construct so some people can feel good about doing something .
“Vermont has long had some of the most lax measures on gun safety”
No Vermont has long had strong protections for the 2nd amendment. Fixed. Now we are letting brain washed kids set the agenda.
Please explain how taking the rights away from the law abiding, keeps anyone safe? How many kids are there in America between the ages of 18 and 21? Now compare that with how many attack schools. this legislation may sound caring, reasonable, and thoughtful, but this is nothing more than another rung toward making it almost impossible to possess an firearm. And the ink won't be dry on those bills before the attack will move to the next level.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
This is why the Republican Party is Dying.
What is so magic about attaining 21 years? Do we suddenly become wise and mature on the 21st Birthday?
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=1&ContentID=3051
A snip:
“The rational part of a teens brain isnt fully developed and wont be until age 25 or so.
“In fact, recent research has found that adult and teen brains work differently. Adults think with the prefrontal cortex, the brains rational part. This is the part of the brain that responds to situations with good judgment and an awareness of long-term consequences. Teens process information with the amygdala. This is the emotional part.”
age restriction does not make sense at all. There’s the military, and there’s voting. If you are of age to do those, you are of age to own a gun...period
age restriction does not make sense at all. Theres the military, and theres voting. If you are of age to do those, you are of age to own a gun...period
[[Scott, a Republican who is avowedly a supporter of the Second Amendment,]]
Actions speak louder than words guvnah- your actions show you are NOT an avowed supporter of 2n’t amendment- don’t piss on us and tell us it’s raining
On Friday, March 9, 2018, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law sweeping gun control legislation. Among other things the new law restricts all firearm purchases to those who are 21 or older, outright bans possession and sale of "bump stocks and creates a mandatory 3 day waiting period on firearm purchases statewide (some exceptions apply such a concealed carry permit holder or police).
What makes all this noteworthy is that Rick Scott had an "A" rating from the NRA and that the legislation could never have passed in the Florida House without the votes of 67 "A" rated Republicans who voted with the Democrats.
Anybody else see a problem here. Coincidentaly, both Governors are named Scott. Both are Republicans and both were supposedly "strong" supporters of the Second Amendment.
The dirty rotten son of a bitch.
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