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by ScaryRacoon 3656 days ago
The debate isn't just about the AR-15, but since the AR-15 is "America's Gun", it just happens to get the spotlight.

The debate is about all military-grade civilian issue long semi-automatic rifles. The debate is about if the potential damage such a weapon can cause in the wrong hands is enough to justify an outright ban (or severe restriction on sales).

It was a well written piece and very informative, but I think it missed what the on-going debate is really about.