TheBluesMan
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clubsoda22
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Turn on ABC 20/20 now
John Stossel is doing a bit you should be interested in
John Stossel is doing a bit you should be interested in
clubsoda22
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Ok the bits over. Very pro gun.
This turned out to be a very positive peice. It interviewed criminals with them saying basically that they would carry a gun anyway. Disarming the public was taking away a deterent. Lawful gun owners don't do unlawful things with their firearms.
Pointed out falacy of number of accidents had by kids getting ahold of guns. Less than 50 a year.
no rise in crime with right ot carry
Overall the rest of the special was also interesting. Plus any show that points out what an idiot al sharpton is, is always good.
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Pointed out falacy of number of accidents had by kids getting ahold of guns. Less than 50 a year.
no rise in crime with right ot carry
Overall the rest of the special was also interesting. Plus any show that points out what an idiot al sharpton is, is always good.
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geekWithA.45
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I cannot believe what I just saw on network tv.
Sylvilagus Aquaticus
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Just saw it. Seemed a little more positive to gun ownership than against, surprisingly...showed the states that have CCW and those who don't, but there was a decidedly MMM slant to the anti side. Even trotted out the Clinton/Brady footage.
Anyone else think Rosie looked like a buffoon?
Regards,
Rabbit.
Anyone else think Rosie looked like a buffoon?
Regards,
Rabbit.
TheeBadOne
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Slap my bottom and call me Sparky! An objective piece on Gun Control on Prime Time TV? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >gasp< 
Kudos to John!
Kudos to John!
geekWithA.45
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The anti side was setup to be knocked down
The Undertoad
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Damn it, I just got back from work. Looks like I missed it by about 2 minutes. :banghead:
Daedalus
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Good thing they aired this segment at 10.45 on a friday night. Otherwise someone might have seen it and realized the idiocy of gun control.
BryanP
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Pretty cool. Now, everybody write in to ABC and 20/20 telling them how much you liked it.
geekWithA.45
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This looks like a transcript: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/myths_john_stossel_040123-7.html
Actually, it's a transcript of Stossel's part, it doesn't include the interviews with the felons, who "don't care about background checks, because they don't buy at gunstores", the woman who fended off the home invaders, the woman who carries for her own protection, or the video camera of the shop owner fending off the armed thieves.
Actually, it's a transcript of Stossel's part, it doesn't include the interviews with the felons, who "don't care about background checks, because they don't buy at gunstores", the woman who fended off the home invaders, the woman who carries for her own protection, or the video camera of the shop owner fending off the armed thieves.
Daedalus
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http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/2020friday_email_form.html
A simple email form that you can fill out in 5 minutes to show your support for this programming. Maybe we can get John Stossel his own show!
A simple email form that you can fill out in 5 minutes to show your support for this programming. Maybe we can get John Stossel his own show!
Opps, I guess that make me an idiot.
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/myths_john_stossel_040123-7.html
although this is not an actual transcript
cool45auto
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Very good piece. Made us look pretty good. Was it just me or did they only show women with guns? I like the way the one thing robbers worry about is an armed citizen!
Excellent piece! I must admit, I was very surprised that ABC allowed that to be aired. I think it was an excellent job of showing how much hot air the anti's are blowing.
I'm sending my praise to ABC right now, and I encourage everyone else to do likewise!
I'm sending my praise to ABC right now, and I encourage everyone else to do likewise!
Harry Tuttle
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got it on tape:
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/myths_john_stossel_040123-7.html
Myth No. 3 — Guns are Bad
America is notorious for its culture of gun violence. Guns sometimes do cause terrible harm, and many kids are killed every year in gun accidents. But public service announcements and news stories make it seem as if the accidents kill thousands of kids every year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, fewer than 100 kids 15 and under are killed in gun accidents every year. Of course that's horrible, and I understand why demonstrators say we need more gun control.
But guess what? The Centers for Disease Control recently completed a review of studies of various types of gun control: background checks, waiting periods, bans on certain guns and ammunition. It could not document that these rules have reduced violent crime.
The government wants to say things like the Brady Gun Control Law are making a difference, but they aren't. Some maximum security felons I spoke to in New Jersey scoffed at measures like the Brady law. They said they'll have no trouble getting guns if they want them.
A Justice Department study confirmed what the prisoners said. But get this: the felons say that the thing they fear the most is not the police, not time in prison, but, you, another American who might be armed.
It's a reason many states are passing gun un-control. They're allowing citizens to carry guns with them; it's called concealed carry or right to carry. Some women say they're comforted by these laws.
Many people are horrified at the idea of concealed carry laws, and predict mayhem if all states adopt these laws.
But surprise, 36 states already have concealed carry laws, and not one reported an upsurge in gun crime.
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/myths_john_stossel_040123-7.html
Myth No. 3 — Guns are Bad
America is notorious for its culture of gun violence. Guns sometimes do cause terrible harm, and many kids are killed every year in gun accidents. But public service announcements and news stories make it seem as if the accidents kill thousands of kids every year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, fewer than 100 kids 15 and under are killed in gun accidents every year. Of course that's horrible, and I understand why demonstrators say we need more gun control.
But guess what? The Centers for Disease Control recently completed a review of studies of various types of gun control: background checks, waiting periods, bans on certain guns and ammunition. It could not document that these rules have reduced violent crime.
The government wants to say things like the Brady Gun Control Law are making a difference, but they aren't. Some maximum security felons I spoke to in New Jersey scoffed at measures like the Brady law. They said they'll have no trouble getting guns if they want them.
A Justice Department study confirmed what the prisoners said. But get this: the felons say that the thing they fear the most is not the police, not time in prison, but, you, another American who might be armed.
It's a reason many states are passing gun un-control. They're allowing citizens to carry guns with them; it's called concealed carry or right to carry. Some women say they're comforted by these laws.
Many people are horrified at the idea of concealed carry laws, and predict mayhem if all states adopt these laws.
But surprise, 36 states already have concealed carry laws, and not one reported an upsurge in gun crime.
yesterdaysyouth
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john made a fool of lots of people...
i loved that look on the alaskan congresswomans face when she tried to say that her case for musems was different.... real long pause, and such a great face..... but i can't, she said...
the usaid woman... i thought she was gonna blink herself mad... everytime he would combat the need for ddt she would blink faster and faster.... i thought she was gonna cry..
and al sharpton, it wasn't enough to make him look stupid with just the tax info, but john brought him back for another dose in the gun control segment....
big thumbs up...
i loved that look on the alaskan congresswomans face when she tried to say that her case for musems was different.... real long pause, and such a great face..... but i can't, she said...
the usaid woman... i thought she was gonna blink herself mad... everytime he would combat the need for ddt she would blink faster and faster.... i thought she was gonna cry..
and al sharpton, it wasn't enough to make him look stupid with just the tax info, but john brought him back for another dose in the gun control segment....
big thumbs up...
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