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To: TimF who wrote (142180)	1/29/2002 3:55:25 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578890

We don't give up on difficult things that could prevent deaths... Which is why we should not give up on allowing private ownership of guns and extending the number of juristictions where concealed carry permits are available. No, its reason to restrict the number of guns in our culture period. Guns should be used only for recreational or agricultural purposes such as hunting for sport or for protection of a farm or ranch, and by the police. As for the guns used for recreational purposes, issuance of such permits should be done under the most arduous of requirements, require proper training and licensing, and regulated procedures which insure they are under very strict lock and key. Violation of any those provisions or the carrying of an unlicensed weapon should be treated as a felony and require jail time. Its outrageous that we call ourselves civilized and yet yearly, thousands of children and adults die at the hands of gun toting maniacs or idiots who don't have a clue how to operate a weapon properly and safely. Just as we have restrictions on who can drive or who can be a MD or who can go into law enforcement, we need to restrict the use and ownership of guns as much as possible. We have too many rogue genes floating around from the days we were a penal colony for Europe. cure for cancer......which btw I think is the more difficult of the two tasks since it's now looking like there will not be one cure for all cancers but one for each type of cancer..... If we are to remain an open and free society with any respect for constitutional rights (not just the rights under the 2nd ammendment) Sorry, but I am not impressed with this waving of the flag......pro gun advocates are very good at telling us about our constitutional rights when it comes to wielding a gun but then get very quiet, when other rights may be in jeopardy or may be right up there in front pushing for the restriction of those rights. And when they are not listened to or obeyed, they usually are the first to resort to use of guns to get their way. Some things are just common sense Yes, like the fact that people should be allowed the means to defend themselves against criminals, and the fact that criminals will be able to get guns in an open society. Guns, star wars, billions for defense......please tell me why you all are so paranoid? Since I was a kid, only once have I had something stolen from the yard....a bike. Only twice have I been broken into, both times when I was away from my home. Only once have I been in visual range of a gun being used in a crime......and I have lived in some of the more dangerous cities in this country, and in the most dangerous neighborhoods of those cities in which the neighborhoods were predominately minority. I just don't get it.....I don't think Watts or Compton or the south Bronx are all that safe but whites are the least victimized people in this society statistically. And we live in a world, where we rule. Where the only other super power can't afford the upkeep on its missile silos and probably will turn them into tourist attractions to raise money for food........and we can't spend enough on defense to make you guys happy. Its really sad. ted