GOP Senator: Parents need to be more repetitive at telling their kids that it is not right to kill people

[mota bhai 2,675]

Senator Enzi: (1:52 PM)

Spoke on the Firearms bill.

"I have been saying for some time that the bill before the Senate does not focus on the problem. There is no doubt that we need to do more to curb the senseless acts of violence that continue to occur in this country. One of the things we need are parents, parents to be more careful and more repetitive at telling their kids that it is not right to kill people. It's not even right to bully them. And it's definitely not right for them to kill themselves. Until we can get that message across to our kids, I hope that we don't rely on a few votes by this body to make everybody feel comfortable that all the problem is taken care of. It won't be. The Senate should focus on making sure current laws are enforced. They're not. And finally, our nation and its community should be doing more to foster the idea that life has to be respected. However, the problem with several of the proposals that we voted on today is that they add programs to track records of failure. Additionally, I oppose limiting the right of gun owners to transfer their firearms to their neighbor or loan hunting rifles to their family members. The underlying bill the Senate's debating would restrict that right in many areas and would only make gun ownership more burdensome on lawful citizens. My colleagues in other states may not realize this, but in Wyoming, guns are not used just for self-defense and recreation. They are a tool. Ask the rancher who uses a rifle to defend livestock from predation or the outfitter who uses a gun to protect clients in the back country. Firearms do have everyday uses in Wyoming. Sometimes it's necessary to transfer or loan a gun to a nephew, a niece or an employee, but under what's being considered, that right may be severely infringed. I do not condone acts of gun violence. I'm a father and a grandfather and will do everything I can to keep guns out of the wrong hands. However, I'm not willing to infringe on the constitutional right of lawful gun owners when the laws already designed to protect us are being unenforced."

http://www.republican.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/mobile/floor-updates?ContentRecord_id=1f5b75df-4cce-452d-aecd-55345029841d

[decocker 7,198]

my son plays way too much call of duty. i have to nag him constantly about only murdering pixels not people.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I would not want to stifle my children's natural development, which is why I will never admit to having any.

[mota bhai 2,675]

my son plays way too much call of duty. i have to nag him constantly about only murdering pixels not people.

youse a good momma

[duraaraa 203]

...what??

I have four kids who will be my step kids once I tie the knot. Neither their mother, nor myself, would ever even consider that they don't already know not to kill people.

Edited April 18, 2013 by duraaraa

[Ban Hammer 13,465]

quarterly, when he gets his performance reviews.

[decocker 7,198]

...what??

I have four kids who will be my step kids once I tie the knot. Neither their mother, nor myself, would ever even consider that they don't already know not to kill people.

time to have a chat, communication is key! step kids have a history of disliking their step parents (initially anyway).

[duraaraa 203]

time to have a chat, communication is key! step kids have a history of disliking their step parents (initially anyway).

Generally, yes. In my case, it has been quite the opposite. I have an extremely close relationship with the kids. They cry when I call them on the phone because they miss me. I miss them just as much.

Actually, I the only reason I met my fiancee was because I was teaching her son when I was volunteering. She had to sign a permission slip for her son, and somehow, over a couple years, that lead to engagement.

I would never have gotten engaged to my fiancee, or even considered a relationship with her, if the kids and I didn't have a good relationship.

Edited April 18, 2013 by duraaraa

[decocker 7,198]

Generally, yes. In my case, it has been quite the opposite. I have an extremely close relationship with the kids. They cry when I call them on the phone because they miss me. I miss them just as much.

that's good. my son still gives his step dad a hard time, from time to time. it isn't near as bad as when he first moved in.

unrelated but, word to the wise - no matter how much you love those kids and they love you, the transition can be tough. especially if you haven't often had to fill the role of disciplinarian.

better have the no murder chat and lock up yer guns till they get settled in.

[Darnell 8,479]

Exactly - this bill not focus on the underlying problem of moral decay in America.

It's great it didn't pass, at all.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Senator Enzi: (1:52 PM)

Spoke on the Firearms bill.

"I have been saying for some time that the bill before the Senate does not focus on the problem. There is no doubt that we need to do more to curb the senseless acts of violence that continue to occur in this country. One of the things we need are parents, parents to be more careful and more repetitive at telling their kids that it is not right to kill people. It's not even right to bully them. And it's definitely not right for them to kill themselves. Until we can get that message across to our kids, I hope that we don't rely on a few votes by this body to make everybody feel comfortable that all the problem is taken care of. It won't be. The Senate should focus on making sure current laws are enforced. They're not. And finally, our nation and its community should be doing more to foster the idea that life has to be respected. However, the problem with several of the proposals that we voted on today is that they add programs to track records of failure. Additionally, I oppose limiting the right of gun owners to transfer their firearms to their neighbor or loan hunting rifles to their family members. The underlying bill the Senate's debating would restrict that right in many areas and would only make gun ownership more burdensome on lawful citizens. My colleagues in other states may not realize this, but in Wyoming, guns are not used just for self-defense and recreation. They are a tool. Ask the rancher who uses a rifle to defend livestock from predation or the outfitter who uses a gun to protect clients in the back country. Firearms do have everyday uses in Wyoming. Sometimes it's necessary to transfer or loan a gun to a nephew, a niece or an employee, but under what's being considered, that right may be severely infringed. I do not condone acts of gun violence. I'm a father and a grandfather and will do everything I can to keep guns out of the wrong hands. However, I'm not willing to infringe on the constitutional right of lawful gun owners when the laws already designed to protect us are being unenforced."

http://www.republican.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/mobile/floor-updates?ContentRecord_id=1f5b75df-4cce-452d-aecd-55345029841d

[GandD 5,966]

quarterly, when he gets his performance reviews.

Nice. Make sure he signs verifying he received the information.

[duraaraa 203]

that's good. my son still gives his step dad a hard time, from time to time. it isn't near as bad as when he first moved in.

unrelated but, word to the wise - no matter how much you love those kids and they love you, the transition can be tough. especially if you haven't often had to fill the role of disciplinarian.

better have the no murder chat and lock up yer guns till they get settled in.

We lived together as a family for nearly a year in Mongolia, so that transition will be fine. My worry for them is the transition to an English language environment. We always spoke Mongolian at home, and they've never had a need to learn English until now, so right now their vocabulary consists of things like "quesadilla" and swear words. Hopefully they can make friends by saying "America, quesadilla, f***, sh**, hamburger," but I'm sure they'll pick up English quickly... they're smart kids.

[mota bhai 2,675]

"America, quesadilla, f***, sh**, hamburger,"

[duraaraa 203]

Looks like they indirectly made their first friend already.

They can sing Gangnam Style, but I guess it's too late for that to help them make friends... Looks like the trend ended.

Edited April 18, 2013 by duraaraa