History of guns in America

[indyk]

updated,

Not too sure where they are going to go with the topic?
So far very informative
1800 thru history
Post civil war
History of the NRA,
40's-50's
The criminal element
Black panthers some of the first groups to pro 2a carry loaded at Washington DC
ETC


so far good.
Check it out, on now.

PBS
WFYI

 

[danielson]

have you tried recording it and playing it backwards... Its PBS, and if you dont see any obvious signs of anti gun suggestions, it must be subliminal..

 

[ultra...good]

Probably trying to link the panthers to pro 2A figuring the far right is entrenched in racism.
A divide and conquer tactic?

 

[Speedgelb986S]

I watched it. I'd be hard pressed to describe it as other than a fairly balanced presentation. The representatives of the NRA and the NSSF got just as much air time as--probably more than, really--the anti's, who included the Philadelphia police chief and a college professor (big surprise there). The pro-gun rights folks were not presented as "gun nuts," either... Although the segment on 3D printing of lower receiver parts for an AR15 was clearly intended to shock the uninformed viewer.

Just as interesting was the Frontline program that followed, which detailed just how messed up Adam Lanza was, from a very early age. It's too bad they didn't really answer what I think is a pertinent question: Did his mother, who knew about his Asperger's-related issues, have her firearms locked up or not?

 

[BravoMike]

Just as interesting was the Frontline program that followed, which detailed just how messed up Adam Lanza was, from a very early age. It's too bad they didn't really answer what I think is a pertinent question: Did his mother, who knew about his Asperger's-related issues, have her firearms locked up or not?

Please stop demonizing Aperger's disease. It does NOT cause a person to have violent tendencies.

I'm sure there was a lot more going on for Sandy Hook to have happened than just some person with Aspergers.

 

[danielson]

I doubt its "Aspergers" that caused this. I do THINK I remember hearing that Aspergers can be the first diagnosed illness, when something more serious is ultimately the case.

 

[Speedgelb986S]

It can certainly play a role, especially when accompanied by other psychiatric disorders in the same patient, and denying that link helps no one.

See this article:
Violent Crime in Asperger Syndrome: The Role of Psychiatric Comorbidity - Springer

IF his mother left her firearms unlocked in her home, well, she was either foolish or severely in denial.

 

[gotojuston]

I, personally, take offense to anyone who criticizes another for a handicap they had no choice in entering this world with. I have one, it won't affect you so don't worry about it.

But where do we draw the line and say enough is enough and remove the individual from society to a place where they can pursue happiness on their own accord without having to worry about them harming others?

When do we stop experimenting with chemicals to manipulate the brain in ways we don't or can't understand?

Hindsight is always 20/20 but, really, you have a kid who experiences anti-social behavior and a general distaste for whatever "normal" is and you think guns are the answer to help him "fit in"? Sounds like a severe case of denial to me. Just my

 

[danielson]

I, personally, take offense to anyone who criticizes another for a handicap they had no choice in entering this world with. I have one, it won't affect you so don't worry about it.

But where do we draw the line and say enough is enough and remove the individual from society to a place where they can pursue happiness on their own accord without having to worry about them harming others?

When do we stop experimenting with chemicals to manipulate the brain in ways we don't or can't understand?

Hindsight is always 20/20 but, really, you have a kid who experiences anti-social behavior and a general distaste for whatever "normal" is and you think guns are the answer to help him "fit in"? Sounds like a severe case of denial to me. Just my

Forget Aspergers, Im speaking in broad terms, there are SOME mental health issues, that people were unfortunately born with, or that unfortunately manifested later in life, and I assure you, THEY DO affect them, and ARE something to worry about. Ive seen it. Not to mention the stories I heard when my ex got home from work. (no names, only happenings, she was always professional)

I would bet you anything, he was either misdiagnosed, or just quickly diagnosed with Aspergers. His problems were far deeper.

 

[gotojuston]

I would bet you anything, he was either misdiagnosed, or just quickly diagnosed with Aspergers. His problems were far deeper.

+1

 

[indyk]

Agreed, towards the end with the 3-d printing, the philly police cheif, and former mayor all had thier two cents end the end. And right after the program, Sandy Hook.
hmmm.

 

[BravoMike]

Forget Aspergers, Im speaking in broad terms, there are SOME mental health issues, that people were unfortunately born with, or that unfortunately manifested later in life, and I assure you, THEY DO affect them, and ARE something to worry about. Ive seen it. Not to mention the stories I heard when my ex got home from work. (no names, only happenings, she was always professional)

I would bet you anything, he was either misdiagnosed, or just quickly diagnosed with Aspergers. His problems were far deeper.

These are my thoughts as well.