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I'm simply pointing out criticisms of John Lott. Speaking of which, when do you do anything but parrot?
Have you by-chance bothered to research his figures, or investigate the criticsm against him? Just curious, because isn't that what you accused me of?
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sorry, you want to reduce the number of casualties? so you're one of those people that sees numbers not people.
there isn't a single word for people like me, but i prefer "has a life" you on the other hand appear to be one of those "hardcore" flamers that tries to score points on a newbie after he's tried to make peace and back out of an argument.
if all of us thought like you, this world would be a very sad place indeed
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There will be no peace as long as Kirk lives!
------------------ Star Trek Gamma Quadrant Average Rated 6.27 out of 10 Smileys by Fabrux (with four eps posted) *** "Oh, yes, screw logic, let's go for a theory with no evidence!" -Omega 11:48am, Jan. 19th, 2001 **** And homeschooling also turns you into a socially well-adjusted person, capable of talking to people without them wanting to ram a f***ing chair down your throat! - PsyLiam, 3/11/01
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Just a gentle word of advice infinity11, do keep posting and don't let the schmoes get to you too much...esp Omega. He has a point of view that he believes in strongly and if you intend to argue against his rather stilted position, you had better believe in your views just as much.
Punctuation hasn't go a damned thing to do with being able to "bring it" on the Board de Flambe, but I would caution you infinity11, if you are going to bring up a hot button issue like guns, you would be better off bringing your A game. People get very serious about their arguments in here. Omega is generaly very wrong with his, but he's very serious about them while being wrong. (back off homeslice, that was a joke)
Anyway, if you are anti-gun-violence as I am, keep on keepin on.
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I guess I kinda aksed for it on that one. Well I had to run out and get something while posting and since I wasn't done I didn't submit it. Oh and btw maybe I don't feel like punctuating I'm not used to doing it, and I don't really feel like going back and correcting myself. Well I put it in on this one, but who knows for the rest.
How old are you people? In high school nobody punctuates when talking online, if somebody does, people think two things of them: They have too much time on their hands, or that they are nerds. I might have a little too much time, but I difuse it quite well
One other thing before I go: CHILLAX! Maybe it would be a good idea to take a break from your keyboards and your little game of flame the newbie.
Thanks for the support Jay, the way this is going i am definitely gonna need it.
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you want to reduce the number of casualties? so you're one of those people that sees numbers not people.
Um... buh? I see the NUMBER of PEOPLE. What planet are you from, again? And on your planet, do they not think that fewer people dying is preferable to more people dying?
UM:
he's better informed, better researched, better prepared and a better debater than you.
Hey, I've found my new status line!
Liam:
Anyway, if you are anti-gun-violence as I am, keep on keepin on.
Forgive me, but... have you ever met someone that was PRO gun violence? That wasn't actually pointing a gun at someone? :-)
To answer 11's question, I'm a Jr. in HS. I punctuate because I prefer my sentences to be easy to read, and so my meaning won't get confused.
And, hey, we're not flaming you, PERSONALLY. We're flaming your debating skills. ;-)
Or lack thereof. ;-)
See, it's a joke. We're trying to make you feel at home. When we say something that you feel is insulting, just remember: we don't mean anything personal by it. It's more in response to something you've said, than to you personally. It's like the difference between saying, "Well, that was a stupid thing to say/do," and, "Boy, you're stupid." Two completely different concepts. We ALL do stupid things at times. I once started a 120 post thread, based on a piece of misinformation.
But please, DO punctuate. It's a real pain to read, otherwise.
JK:
Have you by-chance bothered to research his figures
Oh, well, I've only read the frikin' book. Have you done that much?
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It were me and not Liam, you gun toting wannabe.
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Ooooh! Wow! You can read! How wonderful is that? But tell me -- if his figures are based on false data, doesn't the book and its conclusions become suspect? But, hey, you just said you don't really care how he came to his conclusions, because they're the conclusions you agree with.
Fascinating, truly.
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Regarding something First said... You could reduce crime by getting rid of all the blacks. But, then, you could also reduce crime by shipping all the whites back to Europe. Reduce the population, and of course fewer crimes will be committed. :-)
oh and infinity people who use punctuation don't have more time on their hands they just know how to type if it takes you that much longer to type a sentence with punctuation maybe you shouldn't be in an environment that requires typing to communicate in the first place eh its much easier to understand what someones trying to say if they type normally theres a reason punctuation capitalization and garmmar rules exist to make things standard so they dont have to be interpreted it may be faster to type but its slower to read
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if his figures are based on false data, doesn't the book and its conclusions become suspect?
If the premises are false, the conclusion is likely false. Basic logic.
Can you show that the numbers he began with are not correct? 'Cause otherwise, you've got nothing.
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It doesn't take any longer to punctuate if you do it as you write, but I am not used to doing it, so I have to go back and correct it. If guns were not present some people may not be able to defend themselves, but they could carry guns loaded with tranquiliser darts instead of bullets. This would prevent crime just as effectively, but it would not kill as many people. Also this will give police officers a lot more freedom to shoot first, because they will not need to worry about killing anyone. All in all it is quite stupid for people to use lethal weaponry against eachother, it makes us a little too much like animals.
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(back off homeslice, that was a joke)
Well I had to run out and get something while posting and since I wasn't done I didn't submit it. Oh and btw maybe I don't feel like punctuating 
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