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Mass murders, gun control, and how do we fix it?

Posted 12-04-2015 at 05:03 PM by Basse Bud

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How about an anonymous tip line to report people suspect of mental instability / being a threat to society? The only way anything happens to the person is if incriminating data is found on them by govt surveillance? Most people leave some type of trail, be it large amounts of weapons purchases or odd remarks on social media. In most of these cases there is a ton of evidence that should have alerted authorities to action.

The implementation of such a system of reporting suspected...

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Mass murders, gun control, and how do we fix it?

Posted 12-04-2015 at 04:47 PM by Basse Bud

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Originally Posted by Pennies4Penny

Well, the fact is gun control works. It is evidenced in countless countries where it has been enacted. Gun control does not violate Second Amendment rights. Our Founding Fathers made the Constitution a living document for a very good reason. We are ALLOWED to make changes to it and adjust it as society evolves. This includes the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment calls for "a well regulated militia" as is anyway, so putting requirements on training and ownership and the type of weapons

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Pentagon Will Open All Combat Roles to Women

Posted 12-04-2015 at 04:27 PM by Basse Bud

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Originally Posted by MItoBH

I bet the female Israeli soldiers would beg to differ.

Any agency/government can set up 'tests' to see if a hypothesis will fail to meet their agenda. This Soviet study you present is a clear example of that.

However with that said, in the larger scheme of things, it is the men of the world who start wars and acts of horrors. Most women, by our nature, are peaceful and nurturing. We're not natural war mongers. But there are numbers amongst us who will defend people/nations

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Diabetes patients at greater risk for kidney disease

Posted 12-04-2015 at 10:32 AM by DavidRaonic

Did you know that 20 Canadians are newly diagnosed with diabetes every hour of every day? According to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, as many as 50 per cent of people with diabetes may show signs of kidney damage, prompting the need for effective dialogue between patients and their physicians about potential declining kidney function and the need to manage it at an early stage.

The new education campaign Your Kidney Health Matters is aimed at increasing understanding about the implications...

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Top kid-approved toys

Posted 12-04-2015 at 10:31 AM by DavidRaonic

Finding the perfect toy to put a smile on a little one's face can be a daunting task. With so many toys to choose from, a few suggestions can go a long way in helping us spend less time worrying about what to purchase, and more time enjoying the holiday season with loved ones. Walmart is here to help with a list of toys that are kid-tested and kid-approved, for every child on your list.

Here's a snapshot of the must-have toys for kids for holiday 2015:

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