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Old 11-19-2013, 09:17 AM
 
Location: Midwest
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Originally Posted by HappyTexan View Post
Obviously the OP wants us to think that if you get rid of guns you end domestic violence.
Actually, my point is: If there is a history of domestic violence, get rid of the guns! Any suspicion of domestic violence should mandate confiscation of all guns otherwise, someone's life is at high risk!
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:19 AM
 
Location: Midwest
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To a physical abuser anything can become a weapon..hammer, lamp, kitchen knife.

Harder to escape from a flying bullet than those "weapons" you list.
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:21 AM
 
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Wow, this is wrong on so many levels. Only prison inmates, illiterate hood rats and violent drug addicts beat their wives or girlfriends?

You obviously have no understanding or knowledge of the dynamics or types of people involved in that type of relationship.

I was in one for 15 years; it took me five of those years just to get away without being murdered. And, yes, he held a gun to my head toward the end of our 'relationship'. Luckily for me and my children I managed to get away safely, but it was never a sure thing. Even more than 20 years later I don't feel safe, and the flashbacks are a ******.

'He' was a well educated (masters degree) person.

Oh, yeah, I am not brain dead. And if you think that if these people had no wife/girlfriend they wouldn't be violent, well, you're delusional. Just LOVE that 'blame the victim' mentality!
Thank you for sharing this insight. Too many still blame the victim and the Taliban has nothing on those who do.

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Old 11-19-2013, 09:23 AM
 
Location: Maui County, HI
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domestic abusers accused and otherwise cannot own firearms according to the vawa. Thead fail. No more to see here.. move along.
The ban is for convicted offenders and people under a restraining order.

Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:26 AM
 
Location: Midwest
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What I'm seeing in this thread is that conservatives seem to be unconcerned that domestic abusers are allowed to own guns.
Then, when a domestic abuser goes on a shooting rampage, they will say, "the problem is domestic abusers, not guns!"

Most Mass Shootings Target Women and Families; Study Finds Men With Legal Guns Are to Blame | Alternet
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:31 AM
 
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The only point I can derive from the OP is that women should not live with violent men, and vice versa.
I want to increase awareness of the problems faced by those who are in an abusive relationship.

It is not as easy to leave as one might ignorantly believe. In fact, it is the time that a victim's life is at highest risk!

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The DVDRC found that in 81% of the reviewed cases of domestic homicide, the couple was either separated or in the process of separating. This shows that victims are most vulnerable and at risk for death when they have left or plan to leave the abuser. But why does leaving an abusive relationship put a victim at greater risk for being killed? The motive for post-separation violence, including death, has been grouped into three categories: retaliation, restoration, and reconciliation.
Domestic violence - is there a risk of death


This is why it is so imperative to confiscate guns from any who have had a history of domestic abuse.
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:36 AM
 
Location: DFW
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Op, you making it sound like there is a correlation between gun owners and men who abuse women.

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I believe in a correlation between one being a registered Democrat and one typing a bunch of pointless posts on internet forums.
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:37 AM
 
Location: Midwest
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What I see is at least one liberal (you) who has a problem understanding that a person is innocent until proven guilty. And if proven to be a guilty felon, are not allowed by law to own a firearm. Domestic abusers are afforded the opportunity to defend themselves in a court of law just like anyone else. So, if not proven to be a felon, what's your angle here?

The time it takes to have a trial, etc...., the woman/victim will be dead!
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:39 AM
 
Location: Midwest
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And your point is.......? What, exactly?
Anyone with questionable history of domestic abuse should immediately have any guns confiscated.
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Old 11-19-2013, 09:39 AM
 
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The time it takes to have a trial, etc...., the woman/victim will be dead!
so your saying no contact orders dont work?
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