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DetlefK

(16,423 posts) Mon Nov 6, 2017, 08:28 AM Nov 2017

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I think, we should honestly test this hypothesis that more guns make us safer. Not kidding.

Let's pick a designated area for this experiment. Like an NRA convention.
- Let's do away with metal-detectors.
- Let's do away with armed guards.
- Set up multiple signs that staffers, members, journalists and visitors are encouraged to bring a concealed gun when entering the premises.

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I think, we should honestly test this hypothesis that more guns make us safer. Not kidding. (Original Post) DetlefK Nov 2017 OP

Be sure to offer free beer PJMcK Nov 2017 #1

Why don't we just give the president a gun? mainstreetonce Nov 2017 #2

Just don't put him in Fifth Avenue with a gun! Doodley Nov 2017 #3

The proof Is already in ... GeorgeGist Nov 2017 #4

PJMcK

(22,037 posts)

1. Be sure to offer free beer

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 08:37 AM

Nov 2017

What could go wrong?

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)

2. Why don't we just give the president a gun?

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 08:37 AM

Nov 2017

We won't need to pay all the SS guys.

Doodley

(9,092 posts)

3. Just don't put him in Fifth Avenue with a gun!

Reply to mainstreetonce (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 08:41 AM

Nov 2017

GeorgeGist

(25,321 posts)

4. The proof Is already in ...

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 08:49 AM

Nov 2017

NRA Conventions bar guns.

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