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What problem are they addressing? They are jumping on American current events to make some laws that are not relevant for canada or Canadian current events, in
by version_five 4y ago
What problem are they addressing? They are jumping on American current events to make some laws that are not relevant for canada or Canadian current events, in order to score political points. Canada has lots of real problems that government could focus on, but instead they love token gestures like this.
- jleyank 4y agoMore guns than people down south. Open border, basically, with US, leading increased smuggling. Trying to keep the ability to shoot-to-kill down in agreement with the rest of the G-7. There's enough issues with the cultural exports of the US, so it makes sense to head off some of the less desirable features. Ideally, they'll couple the reduction of gun availability with an increase in mental health treatment, but the different approach to health care helps a little.
- refurb 4y agoSo how does further restricting legal gun ownership in Canada impact the smuggling of illegal weapons? The mass shooting in Nova Scotia where 23 people were killed - those were illegal guns, the RCMP had been told about the guy, and yet nothing was done. Like I said, it's all smoke and mirrors.
- 908B64B197 4y ago> So how does further restricting legal gun ownership in Canada impact the smuggling of illegal weapons? It doesn't. Just makes it harder for law abiding citizens to defend themselves against criminals using illegal weapons.
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