Will B Good

japan is a prime example of how society should manage the existence of guns...... Japan tackled gun crime through a combination of strict gun control laws, rigorous enforcement, and a cultural approach that emphasizes public safety: 1. Strict Gun Control Laws: Japan’s Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law makes it extremely difficult to own a gun. Only shotguns and air rifles are allowed, and handguns are strictly prohibited. 2. Rigorous Licensing Process: The process to obtain a firearm is lengthy, including background checks, mental health evaluations, drug tests, and mandatory training. Licenses must be renewed regularly. 3. Strict Storage and Usage Regulations: Owners must store firearms and ammunition separately, report to the police where they are stored, and allow for annual inspections. Usage is highly restricted, and misuse results in severe penalties. 4. Police Authority: The Japanese police have the authority to search and seize illegal firearms actively. They also conduct annual checks on licensed gun owners to ensure compliance with the law. 5. Cultural Attitudes: There is a cultural stigma against gun ownership in Japan, where public safety and collective well-being are highly valued. This cultural factor further discourages gun ownership and usage. This comprehensive approach has led to one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world.

I wonder if we will see 100's of Trumpettes turn up at the next rally wearing eye patches out of sympathy`for the injured?

Now physically blind as well as morally blind......wow!!!

It says mostly false???? You've lost me.

......."a diversity of moral opinions".......1984 here we come.

Honest Question: How is Trump a 'threat to Democracy'? Ignore the name Trump in the question, pretend this answer is not about him........ ......a serious threat to democracy arises when a leader or leaders constantly/frequently lie gaslight intentionally mislead intentionally confuse don't obey the laws we all have to obey or should be obeying see themselves above the law actively employ nepotism to their own and others benefit deny obvious 'truths' perpetuate unfounded stories fabricate stories and defend that by saying they are trying to get a message across actively use their public office to gain wealth in an immoral fashion constantly denigrate opponents at a highly personal level No country needs or should want a leader with these 'attributes'.

Slightly left of centre, but praised for generally accurate reporting.....this gives a flavour of the "truth"........ https://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/

Legal ones.....probably yes.

I think it's actully (sic) a very democratic position to take. If people in Minnesota want to murder and kill babies up to the 8th month, they are free to do so now. I am truly amazed that you can accommodate totally different outcomes and live with the fact your prospective President is a total moral vacuum who can also live with such extremes.......that is not how a democracy works.......where is the leadership??

Two minutes and he is still counting.....that is scary.

"Trump has always made clear he will hand the decision on abortion to the states, he can't be bothered with it". A total abdication of responsibility. Having loaded the SCOTUS, then pushed for and claimed victory for overturning Roe v Wade..... he walks away from it all. Not only is it despicable, it shows a total lack of moral leadership....... leaving the States to decide they can murder babies after birth to demand no abortions whatsoever is atrocious.

How very, very sad for Thailand.....but life is cheap here, empathy is a rare attribute and amulets will always protect you....until they don't.

"What is in the Agenda about abortion is diametrically opposed to all that Trump has ever said about his abortion policy" Project 2025 takes a strongly pro-life position on abortion, advocating for significant restrictions on abortion at the federal and state levels. ....and Trump is diametrically opposed to this?

All thanks to Obama.

...or at heart they might just be decent human beings......no, what am I thinking.

You have to wonder why they are putting in so much effort....and why now? Could Thaksin have rubbed up some General the wrong way?

I know I'll be shot down for this....but........ Apple airpods pro 3 are due out soon. Those, set to noise cancelling, will be mind blowingly good.

Japan, UK, most northern EU countries......even Switzerland where gun ownership is very high you never 'see' guns.

That seriously calls into question his judgement, don't you think?........from America's Hitler to the best president we ever had.......deary me!!!

This I have got to experience. They laid 200m of new paving on both sides of the soi we used to live on........people now walk on the busy road....it's safer.

Initially I totally agreed.....but living in Isaan, having a bot to argue with gets me through the day without self harming.

If only those b*****y communist, single cat ladies didn't have a vote.......and those without any kids.....Trump could have walked it.

That would be my choice......a kind of Pattaya, but with the wider benefits of a big, capital city.....and 'easy' to get away to Mu Si, Cha Am etc..... when it becomes too much.

I've fantasized about a James Bond style machineguns out of the headlights job.......but I have now been 'coached' by SWMBO to not even toot the horn.....

Life for the bosses at TAT must be incredibly stressful.