Apr 2 2013: I do see the point of reviving, respecting and appreciating ecosystems. I am on board for that. .. Im not at that point where de-extinction is necessary.
Mar 31 2013: I do not believe de-extinction will benefit anyone or any animal. Its awesome to think about, and I would love to see a Tasmanian tiger, but unnecessary. ... Does anybody else feel bad for the chicken given falcon body parts? ...
By the way, I do not want to see that Tasmanian tiger in a zoo, in captivity.
Feb 6 2013: The 2nd amendment is timeless... If it is no longer necessary, it will change in that time. It will naturally be forgotten. There is no need to force a change.
Feb 4 2013: They do not arm themselves out of fear. They want to give themselves the option to retaliate if necessary... I personally know people that were armed in dangerous situations and had the self control to not pull their gun. They understand the consequences of what a gun can bring.
Where they keep their guns varies. I will say this, I and everyone i've been around knew better than to grab an adults gun.
Feb 4 2013: Morgan, I know people who have been shot at and survived. I've never heard them ask for a gun ban or blame the guns. The usual response is to arm themselves.
Jan 15 2013: I like your ideas for a better future, but people can not be forced through legislation to follow a certain path to achieve your idea of a better future. People have their own ideas for reaching their goal of a better tomorrow.
I appreciate the potrait you have painted of decadence and salvation, but I can not help but wonder with a statement like "arms in circulation are the crux of a civil war", who is really paranoid?
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By the way, I do not want to see that Tasmanian tiger in a zoo, in captivity.
A reply on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
A reply on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
Where they keep their guns varies. I will say this, I and everyone i've been around knew better than to grab an adults gun.
A reply on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
A comment on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
A reply on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
A reply on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
I appreciate the potrait you have painted of decadence and salvation, but I can not help but wonder with a statement like "arms in circulation are the crux of a civil war", who is really paranoid?