• GBU_28@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    Or we just acknowledge there is an “assault rifle” of dogs.

    Some can own them without issue their whole life.

    Some use them (in this case allow them) to cause disproportionate harm, beyond the norm.

    Should it be illegal to own? No.

    Should stringent training and care standards be in place? Yes.

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      7 months ago

      We don’t know the breed involved yet but we’re mostly assuming it’s pitbulls. They’re illegal to own here in the UK because they keep killing people.

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      6 months ago

      If you’re going to compare them to assault rifles, kinda weird to then suggest that they shouldn’t be banned.

      Both should be banned.

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        6 months ago

        I don’t have to describe all facets of all topics.

        Assault rifles are already regulated and I’d be stoked to see dangerous dogs at least regulated

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          6 months ago

          Assault Rifles were completely illegal until 2004. Since then mass shootings have skyrocketed, with the majority being committed with Assault Rifles.

          If you want to make an argument about something, you should probably know what you’re talking about. I am arguing that we should go back to the way things were in 2003 when you could not legally own an assault rifle without significant credentials.

          Assault Rifles are a bad idea, and do more damage than good. Same with Pitbulls. None of this “individual responsibility” bullshit, I want less dead people.

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            6 months ago

            Miss.

            You could buy an assault rifles in any year with the right paperwork. It was just incredibly hard to acquire.

            Regarding recent mass shootings, you’re thinking of semi automatic ar15s so maybe check your shit

            I wasn’t licensure, accountability and consequences