“During my twelve-and-half years as a member of this body, I have never believed that additional gun control or federal registration of guns would reduce crime.” -Senator Joe Biden, 1985

Jun 2, 2022 · 4:38 PM UTC

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1. People can change their opinion based on new info. 2. That quote was from 1985, Columbine let alone any of the other terrible school mass murders hadn’t happened yet. 3. The amount of shootings has been growing at an alarming rate. 4. Weapon technology was different in 1985.
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As if nothing has happened since 1985 that could convince a sane person that maybe staying the course isn’t a great idea.
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
Omg, he’s learned some things and his opinion changed?!? Imagine that? Mental growth over 37 years. Hard for your crew to understand, I get it.
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
My dude, that was 37 years ago. It's immature to believe that your opinion should remain unchanged forever in spite of new experiences, information, and events. After nearly 40 years, I would hope anyone's opinion on issues is not exactly what it once was.
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
Facts and circumstance changes can change a SANE persons mind. I was in grade school in 1985. Mass murders and school shootings did NOT exist Gym
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
It’s amazing how data and reality in the ensuing 37 years can change someone’s mind about something.
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
And we didn't have 10 mass shootings every damn week back then!!!
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
1985? In 1985 kindergarteners were not having to go through active shooter drills. In 1985 we did not have mass shootings near the frequency of today. Even by restrictive standards, shootings have increased more than 3x since just 2011. Biden evolving is good.
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Replying to @Jim_Jordan
Different times, different crimes. How many mass shootings with semi-automatic rifles were happening in 1985, Gym?
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