The old "evil gun" argument... Pistols are the best weapon for self defense for law abiding citizens because, unlike shotguns or rifles, their barrels are not easy to grab. In a close range altercation, the most common scenario, they have the proper maneuverability. They are used by hundreds of thousands (millions?) of sport shooters, and only a tiny percentage of them are ever used in crimes.
Because a small number of people misuse this technology, is that a reason to ban them? Is it the deaths from handguns that is the problem? OK, then lets ban all cars because they are killing far more people than guns and are an accessory in more crimes. (Even robbers without guns drive away in a get-away car.) The American way of score settling is to sue the shit out of somebody. only a tiny percent use weapons. In the US today, as in the 30's, we can trace the most gun violence to the inevitable criminal side effect of drug prohibition. Legalize it, don't criticize it, and I'll advertise it. Rastaman Peter Tosh I wonder how much law enforcement money we could raise with a tax on just weed? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Nov 3, 2008, at 5:51 AM, Hugo wrote: > > > Long may the ban on hand guns continue, I hate to think > > what this place would be like with the American style > > approach to score settling. How many thousands are gunned > > down in US cities every year? > > > Too many. That's why I predict in 20-50 years you'll see handguns > banned in all major US cities. > > "Hand guns are made for killin > Aint no good for nothin else > And if you like your whiskey > You might even shoot yourself > So why dont we dump em people > To the bottom of the sea > Before some fool come around here > Wanna shoot either you or me" > > -Ronnie Van Zant > "Satuday Night Special" >
