“I want the government to spend less money buying back small hunting rifles and more money locking up criminals. My opponents should feel bad for not doing this.”
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Firearms
A debate about gun control and confiscation, where the Conservatives point out the types of guns being grabbed and the Liberals say the Conservatives are spreading misinformation. The Liberals assert they're collecting declared firearms and hiring more law enforcement.
“I don't like that you're asking me about this. Let me try to dodge the question by saying you're spreading misinformation.”
“You're wrong. The gun control is working. We have lists. We are spending more money.”