Governor Greg Abbott of Texas was asked whether an 18 year old should be able to buy an assault weapon. He said that that has been the case for 60 years and he doesn’t see what’s happened that things should be any different now.

May 25, 2022 · 6:33 PM UTC

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actually, he spoke of "long guns" ignoring the critical distinction of assault weapons thereby legitimatizing them. Frank Lutzian way of framing the argument.
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This is unbelievable.
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Taking rights from those abiding the law isn't the answer. All evidence is to the contrary. So let's work together on something that will actually solve the problem. Like making it possible for at least the majority of people to live a life of dignity with time to explore/create.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Apparently you aren't allowed to politicize this. I have to check but since it been 10 years you may be able to talk about #SandyHook .
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More info is coming out. This kid was bullied. His classmates made fun of the way he talked and the way he dressed. Probably why he was more of a loner and didn't want to go back to school. Sounds like he harbored a lot of resentment and anger. Kid was a ticking time bomb.
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Not like a bunch of babies got slaughtered or anything
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18 year olds 60 years ago didn't access to the internet, where a constant pro-assault rifle narrative was warping their minds on an everyday basis?
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If an 18 year old wants an assault rifle, they should just go join the military and defend Raytheon's profit margins
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Didn’t they just change the laws about a girl’s vagina and I don’t remember hearing one of those being used in a school massacre.
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Truly disturbing act of ignorance