Texas poised to become 2nd state allowing concealed handguns on university campuses

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Originally Posted by Bob Riebe

Hmmm--I am either flattered or flustered.

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Be both!

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

Perhaps because we have no need for civilians to be armed. I cannot think of a single situation in which I would have considered it necessary or beneficial.

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You have lead a very lucky and sheltered life then.

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

You have lead a very lucky and sheltered life then.

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Me as well by the sounds of things.

Sorry Gary but as Jeremy Kyle says, it's a full house :D

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Originally Posted by Rollo

Does anyone else think it's a good idea to allow a drunk 22 year old to be in possession of a handgun? Texas does.

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Actually to posses a firearm under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime. So that law should prevent that from happening! LOL

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Originally Posted by Rollo

How long will it be before someone on a University campus in Texas shoots a bunch of people?

"Place Bets Now! Bet. Bet. Bet. You'e got to be in it to win it!"
- Banzai

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Not sure, but I bet the over/under is set at Virginia Tech...You remember the Virginia Tech incident don't ya? That was when the ban of students possessing weapons on campus stop the wack job from killing 32 law abiding, gun control law protected people!

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

I have no fear of firearms at all, because the likelihood of encountering one in the possession of someone who may do you some damage with it is tiny.

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So there are no assaults, rapes, robberies and murders where you live? No crimes at all? Where is this Shang-Ri-La?

I'm European. I don't think our society would benefit from the ability or 'right' to carry a gun. Some of you formumers would think that there is obviously something wrong with me. Well after watching an episode of QI and a quick google I have managed to come up with a self diagnosis. Yes, today I declare myself a hoplophobic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoplophobia

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Am I the only one who feels that the possession of firearms in a learning institute is somewhat of a contradiction? I’m sure I’ll get much rebuttal for saying this, but I can’t help but feel that firearms possession is the antithesis of education :mark: .

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Originally Posted by schmenke

Am I the only one who feels that the possession of firearms in a learning institute is somewhat of a contradiction? I’m sure I’ll get much rebuttal for saying this, but I can’t help but feel that firearms possession is the antithesis of education :mark: .

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Not if it's military education. We used to carry an assault rifle with us quite a lot, actually.