Perhaps, but the rates of which concealed weapons are used in crimes would
likely decline. At which point, the anti-gun types will not be able to rely
upon the consititution to further their "cruelty to animals" arguments.
And don't bring up the addage about "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will
have guns." If fewer handguns are mass produced, it will not be long before
there are fewer working units in existence.
Regards,
Charles
'74 Midget
'68 Sprite
Bloomfield, NJ
cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
"How about we duck inside for a Hen?"
----- Original Message -----
From "Mike Maclean" <macleans at earthlink.net>
To: "Spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>; "Charles D. Sorkin"
<cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 12:33 AM
Subject: Re: Gun Control (All Caps? No need to shout!)
> When you start saying it's O.K. to take away some type of firearm, it
won't
> be long before they come for yours. Do you think the anti-gun crowd will
> stop with handguns? Do you think they will just close up shop and say "Our
> work is done!"? These people have found a reason for their life. When
> they have totally disarmed you they will go after other "sportsman". They
> are already going after fishing for being inhumane to the fish. They use
> the lame excuse that the lead in sinkers is causing harm to the
> environment. As someone else said, just watch your T.V. and tell yourself
> that Big Brother knows what is best for you and the collective.
> Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Charles D. Sorkin <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
> > To: Spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Date: 07/12/2000 7:17:46 PM
> > Subject: Re: Gun Control (All Caps? No need to shout!)
> >
> > Dear Listers:
> >
> > Many valid points are raised by the earlier-mentioned case. My own
> opinion
> > is that lawmakers have failed to draw an important distinction between
> > long-barrel guns, which are not easily concealable, and are used for
> > hunting, with handguns. No matter how you rationalize it, handguns are
> made
> > with the sole purpose of one day causing harm to another human being.
> > Regardless of whether they are carried by individuals, law enforcement,
> for
> > self defense, or otherwise. I have no qualms about suppressing
handguns.
> >
> > Long barrel rifles, muzzle-loaders, shotguns (of which I own a '48
> > Winchester 12 ga.) are suitable for hunting, sport, and defense against
> > animals, as well as intruders. The fact that such a weapon is
> > non-concealable makes it substantially less likely to be used in a
crime,
> > smuggled into a school, or hidden in a car. Hunting, meanwhile, feeds
> > families, provides enjoyment, as well as offering a social benefit.
> > (Wouldn't you PA residents appreciate having less deer on the highways?)
> >
> > Besides, there are no ballistics with which to be concerned when using
the
> > shotgun!
> >
> > LBC Content: Where can I get a gun rack for a spridget?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Charles
> > '74 Midget
> > '68 Sprite
> > cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
> > Bloomfield, NJ
> > "How about we duck inside for a Hen?"
> >
>
>
>
> --- Mike Maclean
> --- macleans@earthlink.net
> --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.
>
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