Just another day in paradise - Ban Guns!

sεяεηιτλ wrote:

TravelinMan wrote:

I must have missed the thread where all of the other "Democrats" on this board were defending gun rights.

Do we need a poll? In case you haven't noticed, we aren't exactly a representative sample of the party. Even with our extremist and idealists population I think a no vote would win in a simple poll of "should we ban guns?"

TravelinMan wrote:

AvgMSUJoe wrote:I own a plethora of guns... I do not own any military style assault wea... well... I actually do come to think of it. The kid inherited a Mauser(?) from the father in law. Its huge, old, heavy and really impractical. Never shot it. Would give it to the first law enforcement agent who would take it if it was "banned".

Do you own any semi-automatic pistols with a magazine capacity of more than 6 rounds?  They will want those, too.

TravelinMan wrote:

AvgMSUJoe wrote:I own a plethora of guns... I do not own any military style assault wea... well... I actually do come to think of it. The kid inherited a Mauser(?) from the father in law. Its huge, old, heavy and really impractical. Never shot it. Would give it to the first law enforcement agent who would take it if it was "banned".

Do you own any semi-automatic pistols with a magazine capacity of more than 6 rounds? They will want those, too.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Maybe I'm in the minority.. which is fine. That's the point of controversial 'diversity' as it relates to fragile republicans/libertarians..

But I've never felt threatened in any way.. from NYC to Chicago to DC to Detroit to Atlanta to Miami to San Francisco..

But I feel more uncomfortable in Dewitt than I do in any of the places above where fragile republican/libertarian want me want me to be afraid of.

I guess I should carry an assault rifle and walk around in Dewitt.

My god we're a stupid country.  

TravelinMan wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Maybe I'm in the minority.. which is fine. That's the point of controversial 'diversity' as it relates to fragile republicans/libertarians..

But I've never felt threatened in any way.. from NYC to Chicago to DC to Detroit to Atlanta to Miami to San Francisco..

But I feel more uncomfortable in Dewitt than I do in any of the places above where fragile republican/libertarian want me want me to be afraid of.

I guess I should carry an assault rifle and walk around in Dewitt.

My god we're a stupid country.  

Well, in Dewitt, out of 311 arrests made, 91% were for low-level, non-violent offenses from 2013-21.  Also, the average response time for police to a critical call is under 5 minutes.

So you're probably safe enough.  No need to get an Uzi.

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Half of them are too stupid to know any better and believe the lies. The other half are rich and care more about their 401k than basic human decency.

And make no mistake about it, the fact that Democratics make no secret about knowing and understanding the above is what drives them crazy and makes them hate us and dig their heels in even further.

Trapper Gus wrote:

I'm going to vote for her even though she agrees with TM

Trapper Gus wrote:

sεяεηιτλ wrote:

Do we need a poll? In case you haven't noticed, we aren't exactly a representative sample of the party. Even with our extremist and idealists population I think a no vote would win in a simple poll of "should we ban guns?"

As best as I can tell, based on comments on here, I am the only one in the Ban Guns camp.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

TravelinMan wrote:

Well, in Dewitt, out of 311 arrests made, 91% were for low-level, non-violent offenses from 2013-21.  Also, the average response time for police to a critical call is under 5 minutes.

So you're probably safe enough.  No need to get an Uzi.

fine and dandy, but y'all white christians are fucking weird.

(I realize that this assessment offends y'all but I ain't in the business of making friends).

TravelinMan wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Maybe I'm in the minority.. which is fine. That's the point of controversial 'diversity' as it relates to fragile republicans/libertarians..

But I've never felt threatened in any way.. from NYC to Chicago to DC to Detroit to Atlanta to Miami to San Francisco..

But I feel more uncomfortable in Dewitt than I do in any of the places above where fragile republican/libertarian want me want me to be afraid of.

I guess I should carry an assault rifle and walk around in Dewitt.

My god we're a stupid country.  

Well, in Dewitt, out of 311 arrests made, 91% were for low-level, non-violent offenses from 2013-21.  Also, the average response time for police to a critical call is under 5 minutes.

So you're probably safe enough.  No need to get an Uzi.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

TravelinMan wrote:

Well, in Dewitt, out of 311 arrests made, 91% were for low-level, non-violent offenses from 2013-21.  Also, the average response time for police to a critical call is under 5 minutes.

So you're probably safe enough.  No need to get an Uzi.

Also Dewitt votes liberal. Bob is stuck in 2003 but in modern times he’s thinking of St. John’s, not Dewitt.

Overview of DeWitt Demographics
The demographics of DeWitt offer invaluable insights into the composition, dynamics and needs of both urban and rural areas, empowering planners, developers and policymakers to foster prosperity, equity, and well-being for all residents. With a population of 4,743, DeWitt exhibits a population density of 1,672 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 91. The median age stands at 45.2, with 71% of individuals aged 15 or older being married and 42% having children under 18. In terms of income equality in DeWitt, 6% of households report a median income below $25,000, while 31% report an income exceeding $150,000, showcasing a diverse economic landscape.

DeWitt Racial Demographics & Ethnicity
The DeWitt racial demographics and ethnicity breakdown could be indispensable tools for recognizing and rectifying systemic inequities, fostering social justice and inclusion and cultivating resilient communities. In DeWitt, the racial breakdown reveals 80.9% White, 2.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% American Indian and 0% Native Hawaiian, with 6.4% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Of all households, 91.8% reported speaking English only, while 4.5% reported speaking Spanish only. Moreover, 5.4% of residents were classified as foreign-born.

Overview of St. Johns Demographics
The demographics of St. Johns offer invaluable insights into the composition, dynamics and needs of both urban and rural areas, empowering planners, developers and policymakers to foster prosperity, equity, and well-being for all residents. With a population of 7,920, St. Johns exhibits a population density of 1,880 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 91. The median age stands at 39.1, with 54% of individuals aged 15 or older being married and 41% having children under 18. In terms of income equality in St. Johns, 18% of households report a median income below $25,000, while 14% report an income exceeding $150,000, showcasing a diverse economic landscape.

St. Johns Racial Demographics & Ethnicity
The St. Johns racial demographics and ethnicity breakdown serves as a critical tool for understanding and addressing systemic inequities, promoting social justice and inclusion and building stronger, more resilient communities. The racial breakdown in St. Johns is 95.8% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian and 0% Native Hawaiian - 1.4% of the population identify as Hispanic or Latino. Of all households, 98.2% reported speaking English only, while 0.1% reported speaking Spanish only. A total of 1.6% of residents were considered foreign born.

Trapper Gus wrote:I think Bob has it just about right...both places need to start working on a diversity plan...

Overview of DeWitt Demographics
The demographics of DeWitt offer invaluable insights into the composition, dynamics and needs of both urban and rural areas, empowering planners, developers and policymakers to foster prosperity, equity, and well-being for all residents. With a population of 4,743, DeWitt exhibits a population density of 1,672 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 91. The median age stands at 45.2, with 71% of individuals aged 15 or older being married and 42% having children under 18. In terms of income equality in DeWitt, 6% of households report a median income below $25,000, while 31% report an income exceeding $150,000, showcasing a diverse economic landscape.

DeWitt Racial Demographics & Ethnicity
The DeWitt racial demographics and ethnicity breakdown could be indispensable tools for recognizing and rectifying systemic inequities, fostering social justice and inclusion and cultivating resilient communities. In DeWitt, the racial breakdown reveals 80.9% White, 2.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% American Indian and 0% Native Hawaiian, with 6.4% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Of all households, 91.8% reported speaking English only, while 4.5% reported speaking Spanish only. Moreover, 5.4% of residents were classified as foreign-born.

Overview of St. Johns Demographics
The demographics of St. Johns offer invaluable insights into the composition, dynamics and needs of both urban and rural areas, empowering planners, developers and policymakers to foster prosperity, equity, and well-being for all residents. With a population of 7,920, St. Johns exhibits a population density of 1,880 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 91. The median age stands at 39.1, with 54% of individuals aged 15 or older being married and 41% having children under 18. In terms of income equality in St. Johns, 18% of households report a median income below $25,000, while 14% report an income exceeding $150,000, showcasing a diverse economic landscape.

St. Johns Racial Demographics & Ethnicity
The St. Johns racial demographics and ethnicity breakdown serves as a critical tool for understanding and addressing systemic inequities, promoting social justice and inclusion and building stronger, more resilient communities. The racial breakdown in St. Johns is 95.8% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian and 0% Native Hawaiian - 1.4% of the population identify as Hispanic or Latino. Of all households, 98.2% reported speaking English only, while 0.1% reported speaking Spanish only. A total of 1.6% of residents were considered foreign born.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

Trapper Gus wrote:I think Bob has it just about right...both places need to start working on a diversity plan...

Go look at how they vote. Which is what I said.

Trapper Gus wrote:

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:
Go look at how they vote. Which is what I said.

City of DeWitt ~ 53%D / 46%R

City of St John's ~ 40%D / 60%R

Charter Township of DeWitt ~ 30%D / 68%R

2020 Election

https://www.clinton-county.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=10532

TravelinMan wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
fine and dandy, but y'all white christians are fucking weird.

(I realize that this assessment offends y'all but I ain't in the business of making friends).

Do you also realize that you have no idea if I am either white or Christian?  But hey man, don't work too hard thinking about it.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

TravelinMan wrote:

Well, in Dewitt, out of 311 arrests made, 91% were for low-level, non-violent offenses from 2013-21.  Also, the average response time for police to a critical call is under 5 minutes.

So you're probably safe enough.  No need to get an Uzi.

Also Dewitt votes liberal. Bob is stuck in 2003 but in modern times he’s thinking of St. John’s, not Dewitt.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:
Also Dewitt votes liberal. Bob is stuck in 2003 but in modern times he’s thinking of St. John’s, not Dewitt.

decent folks creeping into Dewitt?

Nice.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
decent folks creeping into Dewitt?

Nice.

It’s mostly people that traditionally would live in Okemos or East Lansing but there’s only so much space there and no new construction

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:And grand ledge and holt suck, so Dewitt is your overflow

For a third year in a row, in 2022 — the most recent year of finalized data — firearms were the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 to 17, according to a report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.