You're confused about your geographic location. We may not be part of the union. We may not have revolted against the crown 245 years ago. But we share the same continent, the same origin, and very similar culture. Canada is a nation state, in America. People like to use the "we're not American" statement a lot. Yes, we are. American continent, American culture, American media, American way of life. People come here for that, from all of those places. It's supposed to be America-lite here, freedom and jobs but with "free" healthcare. People like to tell me "if you want freedom go to America" Bud, I'm in America, if you want a police state, go somewhere else, almost anywhere else. The more rules and restrictions you want, just go further east, the redder the flag gets, you'll find it better to your liking.Compare the number of mass shootings in the USA (normalise for population if you wish) to that of ANY other country in the developed world, and ask yourself why. The less we make ourselves like the USA in this regard, the better.
For many people, it's not about the gun itself.How much is attitude and how much is access? It's probably a combination.
There is a good facebook post by a hunter that argues that realistically, eliminating all semi-autos and potentially even all centre-fire rifles would not harm hunting. With shotgun/black powder/rimfire he could take anything in Canada. Obviously shooting bigger guns is fun and I think the ban is a bad idea for many reasons, but many of the people arguing against the ban are making really dumb arguments that fall apart with even minor investigation. That makes them look like gun-crazy nuts that aren't smart enough to possess any firearms. Hell, some of my brothers idiot friends have started citing the magna carta like the muricans cite the 2nd amendment.
Canada isn't the USA. And there are many ways in which we are better off not being like the USA.
On second thought perhaps we will pass on that vouch.There's a test?
Euthanasia cost nothing, I know because I was trained how to euthanize something at a very early age.
Depends on who has the "bigger" gun.I wonder what third on the scene is like where CCW “good guy with gun” scenarios play out.
Assuming 3rd guy in is not law enforcement, stay the f out. If 3rd guy in isnlaw enforcement, the good guy should be dropping his gun (which may mean both drop and point the finger, but that's even better).I wonder what third on the scene is like where CCW “good guy with gun” scenarios play out.
I'd say an open poll is more honest and trustworthy than a directed one.
I'd say an open poll is more honest and trustworthy than a directed one.
Non-gun owner Toronto lawyer's opinion on the OIC ban.
Don't even bother. You cannot explain it to them.Uh, no. An "open" poll is very subject to self-selection bias. I don't know what you mean by a "directed" poll, but anything other than completely random selection has the possibility of biased results. There is a reason why true surveys are done by professional companies that specialize I doing this, and they ask multiple questions on an assortment of topics.
I'm thinking what segment of of folks in this day and age are willing to answer the phone and say "sure I have time to take your survey "Uh, no. An "open" poll is very subject to self-selection bias. I don't know what you mean by a "directed" poll, but anything other than completely random selection has the possibility of biased results. There is a reason why true surveys are done by professional companies that specialize I doing this, and they ask multiple questions on an assortment of topics.
I'm thinking what segment of of folks in this day and age are willing to answer the phone and say "sure I have time to take your survey "
Are you familiar with the term "echo chamber"? It's how CBC and global come up with their 80% approval rating poll results.Uh, no. An "open" poll is very subject to self-selection bias. I don't know what you mean by a "directed" poll, but anything other than completely random selection has the possibility of biased results. There is a reason why true surveys are done by professional companies that specialize I doing this, and they ask multiple questions on an assortment of topics.
Are you familiar with the term "echo chamber"? It's how CBC and global come up with their 80% approval rating poll results.