But the loudmouths, well, their beliefs are "different".

How do you plan to enforce background checks on all gun sales?

When you can enforce background checks on all reefer sales , let me know.

Really??

8:26 am on Friday, January 25, 2013

You require background checks on the 40% of gun sales that don't require them now.
Any more questions.

Where ya coming up with the 40% number? I have never purchased a gun without a background check. If I had , no one would know so Im assuming that 40% is just a guess.

Ray Guarino

8:44 am on Friday, January 25, 2013

No law works perfectly, but that is not a good reason not to have any laws. The American people respect the rule of law, not of tyrants.

Laws only protect you from sane non criminals. Are you in fear of sane non crim inals Ray?

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says

Thats your proof? Your kidding right?

Well he also says "
"We don't need more laws."

Do you agreed with him there too ? That is from your link.

Mike bloomberg says. is not fact. Go ahead and require background checks. Not something I oppose. Would have absolutly no effect on me. Thats the kind of legislation I can support. I just think ya barking up the wrong tree for the simple fact that out of that " 40%" more then 1/2 are illegal sales that will continue.

Whats to keep someone from legaly buying guns , waiting 32 days and then selling them ?

Really??

9:04 am on Friday, January 25, 2013

All shooters are sane non criminals and protected by the NRA right up until they shoot someone. Even then, they have to shoot someone who the NRA deems "didn't deserve it".

Try again.

Studies conducted at both the local and national level indicate the overwhelming majority of murders are committed by people with previous criminal records. Even a significant percentage of homicide victims themselves have criminal records.

http://www.guncite.com/gun_control_gcgvmurd.html

Really??

9:12 am on Friday, January 25, 2013

All guns started in legal hands, why do criminals have them now?
Because legal gun owners didn't do their duty and secure their weapons, or sold them to criminals without doing a background check.

Then increase penalties for that.

I just conducted my own "poll" which shows the NEC poll to be a slanted, biased, crock of crap. Where was it conducted, Harvard University? Come on now!

Did your poll include 656 people as in the poll above?

Thats a pretty small number of people to come to the conclusion that the "majority of NH voters" agree. HELLO, MCFLY?

Keep in mind anyone can do a poll and if you tell them what you want the results to be beforehand they can accomplish that task.

I agree, that's why I took the liberty to conduct my own poll. I asked 3 people and two disagreed with the findings in the NEC poll. That's a majority where I come from, so the way I see it, NEC is incorrect!

" do you beleive guns should be outlawed so that dangerous criminals will no longer be a threat to your family"

or
" do you beleive guns should be outlawed and you can no longer protect your family from dangerous criminals"

Realy the same question. Im sure the results would be different.

Of course they would, try convincing an anti, though. Once again, if you pretend, anything can be real!

If only Lincoln had a gun with him
Coulda shot Booth between the eyes,
Blown the smoke away from the rim,
Said a one-liner and bowed,
A standing ovation from the crowd,
Just think how freakin cool that woulda been ooh…

If only Gandhi had a Smith & Wesson
Said “Screw passive resistance”
And taught his enemies a real lesson,
Could’ve inspired fear and dread,
And his assassins woulda fled
Just think of all the things that could be undone
If only everyone had a gun

If John Lennon had a derringer, think what coulda been,
Coulda shot Chapman in the torso
And waited for gangrene to set in,
And his advice to all his fans,
Would be, “Give a piece a chance”,
Imagine all the people living as one,
If only everyone had a gun

I’m talking everyone form the smallest child
To the oldest and most senile
Now that’s a recipe for a safer nation
Jesse James and Wild Bill
Would be pretty old, but living still,
If they’d just heeded the NRA’s recommendation

All the problems of the world can be solved by a gun,
If your gun ain’t solved no problems,
Boy you just need a bigger one,
Guns can help an awful lot,
Just the wrong people keep getting shot,
But they’re incredibly safe and not to mention fun ooh,

Just think if Jesus Christ had had a gun
Coulda shot the Pharisees till they believed
He was God’s only son,
No need for him to have died,
If God had a gun on his right hand side,
It’s the only saviour the NRA wants,
Glory be to guns

Very witty Mr. Sprague, now we all know you can write a song. Problem is, you describe some twisted thoughts and acts of violence that don't match the characteristics of the people in it. Another lame attempt to portray freedom loving people as homicidal maniacs. You lose any credibility you might otherwise have had when you try to defame millions of people by these tactics. Don't hold your breath for a grammy!

And Yes, maybe President Lincoln COULD have shot Booth (the asassin) between the eyes, would that have been a BAD thing? Point is, people like you, who would choose to cower and beg for your life rather than stand and defend yourself or your Family, have absolutely no right to force your policies down ANYONE elses throats.

>people like you, who would choose to cower and beg for your life rather than stand and defend yourself or your Family
That's a disgraceful and cowardly comment. Not to mention ignorant, stupid, completely disrespectful, most likely a lie.
Do you think you can things like that just because you have a gun? Hopefully you just hit the Enter key prematurely, I'd suggest you maybe consider a self-imposed waiting period before you commit words like that to public.

Stephan: You may be the most boring, inarticulate writer I have ever encountered in my life. The folks here at the office in in histerics laughing at you and your attempts at logic and reason. One thing I never do is cower or beg...I just need lots of weapons like you do. You are a sad sack. Oh, my goodness, people here are falling over laughing at your nonsense...

Steve from NH, you don't have to like what I say, but that won't stop me from expressing my opinion. I am curious as to why you think I need a "self imposed waiting period" before telling you something you don't like to hear? Please explain.

Mr. Sprague, check your spelling and grammar before you press submit. And why do I care about the "folks here at the office"?, I was not addressing them. Have the courage of your own convictions and stand on your own. And why do you assume I have "lots of guns"?

Stevie Bernier, my boy, you have every right to your opinion. But you are a name-caller. Folks don't like that. They think you are a low-rent fellow. Spend some time rereading the obnoxious ways that you put things. Edit yourself. Show some maturity. Do you have any maturity? You will never convince anyone to change his mind about important issues if you behave this way. Learn. Grow. Be a real man. That's what I believe Steve from NH was trying - politely - to explain to you. PATCH is a place where adults discuss issues. It's not for immature people. Be your best self, my friend.

Okay Bobby, I understand, you're mad cause I don't like your song, or your rhetoric.

“Walk softly and carry a big stick, you shall go far” — Teddy Roosevelt

Does not taking away the "big stick" from those who "walk softly" limit their ability to "go far" or was Teddy just blowing smoke? And what happens when those who "walk softly" no longer carry a "big stick"; but, those who "walk violently" are the only ones carrying a "big stick"?

No, Stephen Bernier, I was hoping you could learn how to debate like an adult. I was hoping you might "person-up". State your issues, tell us your thoughtful opinion. Stop being a little child. Be a big boy, instead of the fool you seem so anxious to play. No one will listen to you unless you express yourself maturely. Open your eyes, my friend.

Scroll back through the comments Mr. Sprague, you are the bomb tosser here, you are one of those people who want to hear one side, YOUR OWN.

Goodbye, Steve...

EXACTLY!

Interesting article:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/25/opinion/davis-gun-control-logic/index.html?hpt=hp_t4

Why require the use of seat belts if wearing a seat belt does not always save a life in an accident? Why prohibit people from carrying guns onto planes if it doesn't eliminate all risk of hijacking? Why prohibit providing assistance to terrorists if it doesn't stop all terrorist acts? Why require tests for the issuance of driver's licenses if it doesn't stop all accidents?

We require these regulations because they address problems that need to be addressed and because if these regulations can save some lives, they are steps worth taking. So it should be with the gun debate.

No proposal, or set of proposals, will ever stop all gun crime. But the 1978 proposals could have stopped some illegal sales of guns by renegade dealers. And things like forced waiting periods for gun purchases, requiring background checks for firearms buyers at gun shows and a ban on assault weapons would certainly save some lives.

Maybe it is thousands of lives over time; maybe it is hundreds. But isn't every life saved worth it? Would it not have been worth it if even some of the lives lost at Sandy Hook could have been saved because the shooter did not have an assault weapon?

Gun control is not the total answer to the problem of mass shootings, but it plainly needs to be part of any meaningful response. Let's hope that this time the debate on gun control will be a more sensible one.

About the time that Daddy left to fight the big war
I saw my first pistol in the general store
In the general store, when I was thirteen

Thought it was the finest thing I ever had seen
So l asked if I could have one someday when I grew up
Mama dropped a dozen eggs, she really blew up
She really blew up and I didn't understand
Mama said the pistol is the devil's right hand

The devil's right hand, the devil's right hand
Mama said the pistol is the devil's right hand

My very first pistol was a cap and ball Colt
Shoot as fast as lightnin' but it loads a might slow
Loads a might slow and soon I found out
It can get you into trouble but it can't get you out
So then I went and bought myself a Colt 45
Called a peacemaker but I never knew why
Never knew why, I didn't understand
Cause Mama said the pistol is the devil's right hand

Well I get into a card game in a company town
Caught a miner cheating I shot the dog down
Shot the dog down, watched the man fall
Never touched his holster, never had a chance to draw
The trial was in the morning and they drug me out of bed
Asked me how I pleaded, not guilty I said
Not guilty I said, you've got the wrong man
Nothing touched the trigger but the devil's right hand
Steve Earle

So, what is confusing about this to "dimwit demcRATS". You hopeless fool, News Flash. There is violence in our world. The Nashua woman's violence. Your verbal violence. Get some therapy. You are an out of control, hapless, inarticulate, moron.

You are without a doubt, a first class jackass, Sprague! You and "the folks at the office" might find your venom entertaining and cute, but with each new rebuttal, in which you insult those who disagree with you, you make it more clear that you are closed minded and incapable of presenting any real arguement. What happened to being mature and speaking as an adult. You too are entitled to your own opinion, but you should practice what you preach, sir!

Sprague - why don't you shut the computer down now and come back here after you've taken your meds. Hurling insults at nearly everyone who posts a comment certainly is backfiring in your face. You see, I, along with others here, feel you're being unnecessarily antagonistic to other posters because you've got a few neutrons firing at the wrong time. That's what your meds are for. They help things up there work the way they should. Now, instead of acting like an equine's rectum (I think you can figure that one out) how about showing us you're a big boy and taking those meds? You'll feel a lot better. And our opinion of you just might improve a bit.

Stephen and "Proud Conservative": You folks have some strange and dangerous things going on. You are gun nuts. Someday our country will be in a position to take your guns away from you. We will then be a safer place.

You guys scare us, out there without tenders. My wife thinks we should hide from you. Maybe she is right.

You have to remind yourself that this is just a blog. There are no requirements to be truthful or honest in a blog. The contents are usually utter trash and should be given no credibility. The blogger is usually egotistical megalomaniacs who have room for only their own opinion.

Better to reply with "BS" (blog s**t) and pass it by than to try to argue with either the blogger or their minions.

So, for this blog.......BS.

Mr. Sprague, tell your Wife she has nothing to fear, disagreeing with someone does not mean you intend to do them any harm. Having said that, I would like to thank you on behalf of every freedom loving, law abiding, American for reaffirming the fact that the REAL agenda here is registration followed by confiscation. If you are under the impression that Big Brother is going to take care of you and your loved ones, think again! And just to clarify, I do not own a sigle firearm, so wrong again, no "gun nut"here!

Sprague - did I say I own any guns? Well, to put your mind in a complete tither, I do. And anyone breaking into my place will most assuredly leave in a body bag if I happen to be there.......... which I am most of the time.. If not, the cameras will nail them. You see, I don't like criminals.....not one bit. I'm the guy who believes that the war on drugs could be won in a heartbeat if we doled out the death penalty for anyone dealing or possessing with intent to sell and life behind bars for anyone convicted of using.

That's a real moderate and considered opinion, Pround Conservative. You are a total and complete whack job!

Ray Guarino

12:52 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Wrong again Steve,
laws protect us from all, the sane and the insane.

Worked real well in CT huh Ray? Laws will not protect you from the insane who are allowed to walk the streets.

Really??

5:30 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Sounding like a socialist there steve.
.

Funny ya keep saying that yet you vote for folks who want to control your life.

Jan Schmidt

5:29 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Of only Reagan had been surrounded by men with guns, with the single job of protecting him.

Oh wait... He was!

Yes , good thing Kimberly Cates didnt have a gun too right?

Really??

9:18 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013

I never voted for you and you want to control my life

I dont want to control your life or anyone elses. You can marry any dude you want. Dosnt effect me one bit.

Read an interesting article about the average IQ of gun-owners vs. non-gun-owners. Anyone care the guess the results?

This thread is clearly intended to be a forum for like minded, anti gun liberals, who claim to be open minded adults, yet they resort to finger pointing and insults when they don't hear what they want to hear. My advice to anyone on the "wrong side " of this "debate" would be to avoid it altogether, at least avoid this particular group. That way, you can move on to a more fair and balanced forum, elsewhere and these people can continue gladhanding and making each other feel good!