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Having fun late at night. The original title was "What does anybody need a 50-caliber rifle for?"
(only the long post is mine)
Jumping in here.
A .50 BMG rifle would cost, at about the minimum $5,000. The ammo, if you can find a good deal on it, is something like $3.00+ PER ROUND. I imagine the kind of people who own and use such guns would have the means (mental and financial) to keep it in a good safe.
Why do we have cars and motorcycles capable of reaching speeds in excess, sometimes even more than DOUBLE 70 mph (the max posted speed limit anywhere in the USA)? Why do we allow alcohol to be sold in concentrations so strong, that I can get a bottle of 151-proof rum at any liquor store, when such a bottle to a non-drinker must only be seen as a suicide method?
These things, to enthusiasts, can allow for great fun as a hobby. Take your car to the track or throw a wild party. Or try hitting a target from half a mile away. Don't give the government the power to ban anything simply because it has the potential to be misused. If that were the case, we'd all have to be aborted, for our own protection.
Since I don't know what your hobbies are, I'll just say it's knitting. Suppose you're a real big knitting nut and you just love to have everything and anything having to do with knitting. Now let's say that a certain knitting needle, the KnitBuster 7000, was the cream of the knitting needle crop. All the pro knitters with the best knitting skills used them and set many records with them. But, it was heard that a psychopathic knitter, we'll say their name was Nancy, decided to use the KnitBuster 7000 in an attempt to overthrow the government. Nancy took the KnitBuster and used it to stab all the guards, video game style, at the Pentagon and made a dive at 'The Button'. Now, I know you're probably thinking that The Button would be well-protected, and you're right. The last guards standing between Nancy and The Button make a rush and tackle Nancy. BUT, Nancy has the KnitBuster 7000 and is able to reach The Button over the guards' shoulders! World over.
Luckily, that was just a "what if". But just to be safe, I think the KnitBuster 7000 should be banned. Besides, who needs the KnitBuster 7000 when all those other knitting needles are just as available? And, to any avid knitter who might disagree, I'd say, "If all you knitting Nancies had just left us gun nuts alone we wouldn't be in this spot. But since we're doing this for everyone's protection, you need to get over your life and feelings of significance and worth. For the good of the people."
I don't see how one type of rifle jeopardizes the entire country, either. There are so many to choose from, one certain caliber isn't going to do it. Take 9/11. Even with all the mayhem that went on that day, it didn't come close to jeopardizing the entire country. Far from it, if you recall the sense of unity and purpose immediately following. The worst fallout from 9/11, I think you'll agree, is the degree to whice our rights and liberties have suffered in its wake. Why are you advocating for further incursions?
Al Qaeda and the rest of the terrist also use the internet to recruit and spread their evil propaganda. Should we ban it here in the States?
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You're the fool for not considering that somebody could steal one of those rifles and use it for terrorist activity. I suppose you think a few individuals playing with guns is more important than the security of the entire country.
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Hunting?
Self-defense?
GET REAL! This is a huge caliber that delivers a tremendous kick when the weapon is fired. It was used by Mujahadeen in Afghanistan to bring down Soviet helicopters. It has no business being in the hands of civilians.
YET THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION WANTS EVERY TOM, DICK, AND HARRY TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS MONSTER!
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Hey genius the price alone of those 50's keeps then out of the hands of Tom, dick and Harry. The ones that private citizens do own are used for long range competitions. So because you are a ****ing ***** nobody should be able to enjoy this sport? You are one ignorant fool.
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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(only the long post is mine)
Jumping in here.
A .50 BMG rifle would cost, at about the minimum $5,000. The ammo, if you can find a good deal on it, is something like $3.00+ PER ROUND. I imagine the kind of people who own and use such guns would have the means (mental and financial) to keep it in a good safe.
Why do we have cars and motorcycles capable of reaching speeds in excess, sometimes even more than DOUBLE 70 mph (the max posted speed limit anywhere in the USA)? Why do we allow alcohol to be sold in concentrations so strong, that I can get a bottle of 151-proof rum at any liquor store, when such a bottle to a non-drinker must only be seen as a suicide method?
These things, to enthusiasts, can allow for great fun as a hobby. Take your car to the track or throw a wild party. Or try hitting a target from half a mile away. Don't give the government the power to ban anything simply because it has the potential to be misused. If that were the case, we'd all have to be aborted, for our own protection.
Since I don't know what your hobbies are, I'll just say it's knitting. Suppose you're a real big knitting nut and you just love to have everything and anything having to do with knitting. Now let's say that a certain knitting needle, the KnitBuster 7000, was the cream of the knitting needle crop. All the pro knitters with the best knitting skills used them and set many records with them. But, it was heard that a psychopathic knitter, we'll say their name was Nancy, decided to use the KnitBuster 7000 in an attempt to overthrow the government. Nancy took the KnitBuster and used it to stab all the guards, video game style, at the Pentagon and made a dive at 'The Button'. Now, I know you're probably thinking that The Button would be well-protected, and you're right. The last guards standing between Nancy and The Button make a rush and tackle Nancy. BUT, Nancy has the KnitBuster 7000 and is able to reach The Button over the guards' shoulders! World over.
Luckily, that was just a "what if". But just to be safe, I think the KnitBuster 7000 should be banned. Besides, who needs the KnitBuster 7000 when all those other knitting needles are just as available? And, to any avid knitter who might disagree, I'd say, "If all you knitting Nancies had just left us gun nuts alone we wouldn't be in this spot. But since we're doing this for everyone's protection, you need to get over your life and feelings of significance and worth. For the good of the people."
I don't see how one type of rifle jeopardizes the entire country, either. There are so many to choose from, one certain caliber isn't going to do it. Take 9/11. Even with all the mayhem that went on that day, it didn't come close to jeopardizing the entire country. Far from it, if you recall the sense of unity and purpose immediately following. The worst fallout from 9/11, I think you'll agree, is the degree to whice our rights and liberties have suffered in its wake. Why are you advocating for further incursions?
Al Qaeda and the rest of the terrist also use the internet to recruit and spread their evil propaganda. Should we ban it here in the States?
[previously posted]
You're the fool for not considering that somebody could steal one of those rifles and use it for terrorist activity. I suppose you think a few individuals playing with guns is more important than the security of the entire country.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hunting?
Self-defense?
GET REAL! This is a huge caliber that delivers a tremendous kick when the weapon is fired. It was used by Mujahadeen in Afghanistan to bring down Soviet helicopters. It has no business being in the hands of civilians.
YET THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION WANTS EVERY TOM, DICK, AND HARRY TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS MONSTER!
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Hey genius the price alone of those 50's keeps then out of the hands of Tom, dick and Harry. The ones that private citizens do own are used for long range competitions. So because you are a ****ing ***** nobody should be able to enjoy this sport? You are one ignorant fool.
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 736560671
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