I'm sure Minneapolis isn't too far behind
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matt160
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Post subject: I'm sure Minneapolis isn't too far behind  Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:33 am |
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http://news.yahoo.com/...
Quote: City offers new computers for old guns
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexicans are being invited to exchange their weapons for computers under a quirky new idea to curb rampant crime in Mexico City.
Authorities in one of the city's 16 districts are offering a new computer, out of 150 donated by a charitable foundation, for each gun handed in.
"People often have a gun at home, which could perhaps be for self-defense, but sadly it becomes a family tragedy when it is not used properly " Guadalupe Lopez, local government head for the central district of Alvaro Obregon, told Reuters.
Shootings are a daily occurrence in Mexico City, a sprawling megalopolis of 18 million people where muggings, carjackings and kidnappings are common.
The computers-for-guns program, which echoes past schemes in other city districts that offered groceries for guns, will target some of the district's most crime-hit areas, although collectors' items are also turning up.
"This used to be my father's. He died and left it to us, but we don't have any use for it," said Emilia Reyes, arriving with her young son to drop off an old-fashioned wooden dueling pistol. "It's better for him to have a computer in the house than a gun."
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Old Dude
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:42 am |
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And then the criminals, who will keep their guns, will invade the homes of those who gave them up and take the computers at gunpoint. Makes sense to me.
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Andrew Rothman
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:45 am |
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Mexican gun laws are so strict that they make New York look like Vermont in comparison.
They'll collect a few antiques (which will likely be kept by corrupt officials) and do nothing about crime.
But, gosh, it'll make people feel like something is being done, and that's what's important.
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grayskys
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:59 am |
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I just hate all the "Feel Safe" language. I would much rather FEEL UNSAFE and BE SAFE, then FEEL SAFE and BE UNSAFE!
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Macx
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:35 pm |
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Quote: I would much rather FEEL UNSAFE and BE SAFE, then FEEL SAFE and BE UNSAFE! Shoot man, that is one hell of a good bumper sticker! And a good point
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Jeff Boucher-Zamzo
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:52 pm |
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?!?
Let me get this straight... out of a population of 18 million people they are going to give computers to the first 150 people that turn in a gun?
Wow, talk about compounding your stupidity.
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BigRobT
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:20 pm |
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backinthegame
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:02 pm |
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Jeff Boucher-Zamzo wrote: ?!?
Let me get this straight... out of a population of 18 million people they are going to give computers to the first 150 people that turn in a gun?
Wow, talk about compounding your stupidity. And the next 150 in line will be armed and pissed.
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JDR
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Post subject: Re: I'm sure Minneapolis isn't too far behind Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:09 pm |
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matt160 wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/...Quote: City offers new computers for old guns
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexicans are being invited to exchange their weapons for computers under a quirky new idea to curb rampant crime in Mexico City.
Authorities in one of the city's 16 districts are offering a new computer, out of 150 donated by a charitable foundation, for each gun handed in.
"People often have a gun at home, which could perhaps be for self-defense, but sadly it becomes a family tragedy when it is not used properly " Guadalupe Lopez, local government head for the central district of Alvaro Obregon, told Reuters.
Shootings are a daily occurrence in Mexico City, a sprawling megalopolis of 18 million people where muggings, carjackings and kidnappings are common.
The computers-for-guns program, which echoes past schemes in other city districts that offered groceries for guns, will target some of the district's most crime-hit areas, although collectors' items are also turning up.
"This used to be my father's. He died and left it to us, but we don't have any use for it," said Emilia Reyes, arriving with her young son to drop off an old-fashioned wooden dueling pistol. "It's better for him to have a computer in the house than a gun."
Makes a lot sense to me..........  
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Post subject: Dateline: Minneapolis Mn. USA. Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:11 pm |
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Minneapolis (Reuters) Gunshop owner invites permit holder to exchange there weapons do to the high death rate of Criminals by permit holder.
Mark Koscielski said that to many bad guys are being killed for muggings, carjackings, kidnappings rape and other crimes.
Mark went on to say that when a female, hands in a gun she will get 2 kisses and 1 hug. When a male hands in a gun he will get a Big Thank You. 
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backinthegame
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Post subject: Re: Dateline: Minneapolis Mn. USA. Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:31 pm |
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lastgunshop wrote: Mark went on to say that when a female, hands in a gun she will get 2 kisses and 1 hug. When a male hands in a gun he will get a Big Thank You. What if your ex wife shows up with a gun? 
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Post subject: Re: Dateline: Minneapolis Mn. USA. Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:33 pm |
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backinthegame wrote: lastgunshop wrote: Mark went on to say that when a female, hands in a gun she will get 2 kisses and 1 hug. When a male hands in a gun he will get a Big Thank You. What if your ex wife shows up with a gun? This is my rifle, this is my gun, one is for.......... 
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Post subject: Re: Dateline: Minneapolis Mn. USA. Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:36 am |
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backinthegame wrote: lastgunshop wrote: Mark went on to say that when a female, hands in a gun she will get 2 kisses and 1 hug. When a male hands in a gun he will get a Big Thank You. What if your ex wife shows up with a gun? This is why ttousi
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chunkstyle
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Post subject: Re: Dateline: Minneapolis Mn. USA. Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:57 am |
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backinthegame wrote: lastgunshop wrote: Mark went on to say that when a female, hands in a gun she will get 2 kisses and 1 hug. When a male hands in a gun he will get a Big Thank You. What if your ex wife shows up with a gun? When that happens, Mark hides behind the counter till she runs out of ammo, like always.
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grayskys
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:17 am |
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Macx wrote: Quote: I would much rather FEEL UNSAFE and BE SAFE, then FEEL SAFE and BE UNSAFE! Shoot man, that is one hell of a good bumper sticker! And a good point Thanks 
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