Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for September 27, 2013

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    Linguist  over 10 years ago

    Brilliantly done, Mr. Bolling ! Irony and satire that will not earn you a place at the table for the next NRA banquet.

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    wcorvi  over 10 years ago

    Yes, it is amazing, “If only there’d been MORE guns, ….”

    We can never know what would have happened if there’d been MORE guns.

    But it’s pretty clear what would have happened if there’d been LESS guns.

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    King_Shark  over 10 years ago

    Twinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you areA machine gun flying highSpitting bullets in the sky?

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    ianrey  over 10 years ago

    The second amendment is not a suicide pact.

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    timrinaldo  over 10 years ago

    Nothing about how the vast majority of gun deaths are caused by gang bangers with illegal guns, in connection with the war on drugs? As usual, the actual problem goes undiagnosed and the the statistically insignificant, yet spectacular lunatic outbursts are what we’re interested in. But then again, maybe that’s one of the points he’s making? Or maybe not.

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    Packratjohn Premium Member over 10 years ago

    I don’t like guns, period. I realize there are those who do. OK, same old soap box…. treat them exactly as we do automobiles.Gun must be licensed, registered annuallyGun must be inspected annuallyOwner must carry liability insuranceOwner must be trained, tested, and licensed.If a gun is lost, stolen, or sold, notice must be given.Guns can not have fuzzy dice hanging from the scope.

    Ok, I through that last one in to see if you’re paying attention.I know it sounds simplistic, but other than some minor inconvenience and a few bucks, what is the harm?

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    Camelkev13  over 10 years ago

    Read “More Guns Less Crime”. Then you won’t be ignorant about this subject and left to react emotionally instead of rationally.

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    standad Premium Member over 10 years ago

    I suggest a book named “Gun Guys, a Road Trip” by Dan Baum. Looks at both sides. Complicated and terribly politicized. Both sides need to change tactics.

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    standad Premium Member over 10 years ago

    I didn’t choose PRO. That apparently was the default and I didn’t notice.

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    jopfef  over 10 years ago

    Well said and drawn!!!

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    Linguist  over 10 years ago

    He’d rather sip the NRA Kool-Aid .

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    Linguist  over 10 years ago

    Ooops ! That said, I guess my invitation to the NRA banquet and turkey shoot has been cancelled.

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    pam Miner  over 10 years ago

    This is a very good mix of irony and truth. this states the obvious, that these tragedies will keep happening, it’s what the media lives for, and they make things worse.

    I wish he could have mentioned “false flag” events, but don’t think it would work in this strip.Not saying that I believe in these or not, but some things have looked so fishy.It’s also something the government would censure the media for if they did.

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    pam Miner  over 10 years ago

    I realise that I’ve opened up for a whole of big box of guffaws and scorn. I would like to know if anyone has any thoughts. Also I didn’t say I believe, just open to the possibility.

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    Catherine Spencer-Mills Premium Member over 10 years ago

    Brilliant!

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    Robert Pratt  over 10 years ago

    So you somehow believe the gun laws magically make lawbreakers into law abiding? Even the island of Great Britain cannot keep guns out the hands of criminals and gangs and again, it’s an island!

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    WileECoyote0001  over 10 years ago

    Policies of prohibition do not work. Name one thing that was made illegal that the government was able to stop people from getting. Drugs? Prostitutes? Pornography? Weapons? Nope. The only people who don’t get them are the ones who obey the law. Anyone who really wants something can get it for the right price.

    You can’t put the genie back in the bottle.

    As for places like the UK and Australia, take a good hard look at their per capita violent crime rates.

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