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Author of The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Waking Up, and other bestselling books published in over 20 languages. Host of the Waking Up podcast.

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    Sam Harris‏Verified account @SamHarrisOrg Feb 15

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    Why should I "move to the left" when my gun-safety recommendations are even more restrictive? (e.g. getting a gun license should be analogous to getting a pilot's license, requiring dozens of hours of training)https://twitter.com/apwv/status/964165842614259712 …

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    I wish you moved a bit to the left of this issue further considering how dire it is
    8:08 AM - 15 Feb 2018
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      2. dorians #ABTV #WATON‏ @dorians Feb 15
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        ...or you could just ban guns altogether and enjoy the peace and safety of other nations with no gun ownership. Guns kill people, etc.

        18 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
      3. Stephen Knight‏ @GSpellchecker Feb 15
        Replying to @dorians @SamHarrisOrg

        How do you do that exactly? It's like responding to the problem of crime by suggesting "we should stop crime". It's not an idea. It's rhetoric.

        7 replies 1 retweet 55 likes
      4. dorians #ABTV #WATON‏ @dorians Feb 15
        Replying to @GSpellchecker @SamHarrisOrg

        Ban guns, pass a law that all must be surrendered to police. Job done. Next issue?

        11 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
      5. AntDogz78‏ @AntDogz78 Feb 15
        Replying to @dorians @GSpellchecker @SamHarrisOrg

        So all the law abiding citizens turn in their guns and the problem is solved? So easy! All the bad guys I'm sure will turn in their guns as well right?

        4 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
      6. dorians #ABTV #WATON‏ @dorians Feb 15
        Replying to @AntDogz78 @GSpellchecker @SamHarrisOrg

        Check Australia out.

        4 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      7. AntDogz78‏ @AntDogz78 Feb 15
        Replying to @dorians @GSpellchecker @SamHarrisOrg

        I think the USA and Australia were founded a little differently. Australia had it a little easier growing up vs the USA. Guns are apart of the US Constitution and what helped make it the best country on earth. Wish you could but I don't think you can compare the two that easily.

        5 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Carrick Ryan‏ @realCarrickRyan Feb 15
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        In Australia a gun license requires training, you must have no crim, domestic violence, or mental health history. It must be stored in a safe and at any time a police officer can check to see if it's stored correctly.

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      2. Xboxgamer63J‏ @HeavyMetal63J Feb 15
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg @JonKScudieri

        Now is not the time to be talking about gun control measures. Now is the time to have these families in our thoughts and our prayers it to make sure that they know that we as a nation are grieving with them and for them because no child should go to school and feel this way.

        9 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. chewieee‏ @taigirtruong Feb 15
        Replying to @HeavyMetal63J @SamHarrisOrg @JonKScudieri

        Because thoughts and prayers have done wonders in preventing this tragic loss of life

        3 replies 0 retweets 10 likes
      4. Xboxgamer63J‏ @HeavyMetal63J Feb 15
        Replying to @taigirtruong @SamHarrisOrg @JonKScudieri

        You misunderstood allow me to make myself clear the thoughts and prayers for the families Of this horrible horrible tragedy.

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. chewieee‏ @taigirtruong Feb 15
        Replying to @HeavyMetal63J @SamHarrisOrg @JonKScudieri

        Yes I understood. Look my heart goes out to those affected but there needs to be action taken to try to solve this issue. Further delaying open discussion on the matter will only leave the country open to more of these tragedies.

        0 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
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      1. Regan Brewer ‏ @ReganMetal Feb 15
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        Sam has the right idea. If you're buying a gun for self-defence, learning how to use it effectively should not deter you from purchasing it. If you're buying a gun as a toy, hours of training will certainly be a deterrent.

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      2. Organic Matter  🇺🇸‏ @tommyfw Feb 15
        Replying to @SamHarrisOrg

        Logic and reason have no place here Sam. Make that license cost exorbitant and up for renewal complete with new background check (and insurance requirements) every 2-4 years. Those that wish to own a gun will figure it out. Just like pilots.

        2 replies 0 retweets 6 likes
      3. Zachary Jennings‏ @zachjenn96 Feb 15
        Replying to @tommyfw @SamHarrisOrg

        Here’s my question to you. Why is it okay to, essentially, discriminate against poor people with a constitutional right? We know higher crime areas tend to be poorer, so why should these people be deprived of their rights simply for not having the money?

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Organic Matter  🇺🇸‏ @tommyfw Feb 15
        Replying to @zachjenn96 @SamHarrisOrg

        Trying to parse your question(s) and determine what you are truly stating. Poor people wouldn't have the capital/resources to purchase weapons? I can't speak for Sam but my point is simple: people will find the capital for things they value. Car, house, gun, X-box, etc.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Zachary Jennings‏ @zachjenn96 Feb 15
        Replying to @tommyfw @SamHarrisOrg

        For example, I lived in the hood & worked 3 jobs in college. Was mugged 2x before I got a Concealed carry and firearm. I certainly wouldn’t have been able to afford all the fees you’re proposing. I could barely pay my bills at the time. Why should I be deprived b/c I was broke?

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Organic Matter  🇺🇸‏ @tommyfw Feb 15
        Replying to @zachjenn96 @SamHarrisOrg

        How is this any different than owning a car? We are required to own insurance and a license. you legislate for the majority and cannot legislate for every conceivable scenario. Would you suggest nothing is adjusted/done? What are your alternatives?

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      7. Zachary Jennings‏ @zachjenn96 Feb 15
        Replying to @tommyfw @SamHarrisOrg

        I’m not suggesting do nothing. I’m suggesting that one is a constitutional right. The other isn’t. And that poor people should have that RIGHT to defend themselves as well, no?

        3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      8. Organic Matter  🇺🇸‏ @tommyfw Feb 15
        Replying to @zachjenn96 @SamHarrisOrg

        Actually, interstate travel is a constitutional right and we control that with licenses and insurance. We have also identified additional requirements to save lives and implemented them (safety belts, car inspections).

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      9. Zachary Jennings‏ @zachjenn96 Feb 15
        Replying to @tommyfw @SamHarrisOrg

        Let me answer this squarely as people keep liking it. Interstate travel is. Not car ownership. If the constitution wrote In that the vehicles ownership to travel the interstates should not be infringed upon, then you’d have an argument. But that’s not constitutionally based.

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      10. End of conversation

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