03-20-2008, 02:50 PM
Quote: I don't think there has been a single case where the restriction of gun ownership has led to less violent crime -- in DC and most other places, gun restrictions correlate with an increase in violent crime.Then why restrict weapons at all? Are you saying if everyone was packing there would be less violence? I'm sure you do not think that is the case.
Quote:Be careful of which amendment you want to attack, one you firmly believe in could be next.For the record, I never stated I was in favor of banning firearms. We are cool Wally - no offense was meant.
Quote:Tony, let me ask you, how many cars should a person be able to own? How much horsepower is enough or too much? Should we depend on the government to get us around (public transportation)? If we're worried about the death rate, motor vehicles and their operators are still responsible for more deaths and injury than firearms.
As far as comparing vehicle hp to AK-47's, AR-15's or Uzi's , I just do not get it. Maybe if we could drive really fast (in a 993TT by chance ) we would need an assault weapon so we don't miss any bystanders on the parade route. If in the future everyone has assault weapons do you think the all crime will stop? Will you feel safer if everyone is packing?
Quote:The best government is the one that fears its people, not the other way around.
Can one only instill fear in another with weapons? Government is in fear of the people (press/news) everyday.
Does freedom translate that we can do whatever we want? No. Would some modicum of common sense help ease the burden of gun proliferation in our country with some form of legislation? I do not know but it is a fair question to ponder.
If you really need to have an automatic assault weapon I would like to know why. If you need it because it is your right, that is a bs answer. Ask yourself why anyone would need such a weapon. Do you really feel that without that weapon you might be falsely imprisoned? Look deep.
I am not suggesting that this is not the best country in the world. I am also not suggesting we ban weapons. Have an open mind and think that maybe there could be a better way. Should we be forced for the next 1000 years not to change because, "it's in the constitution"? The constitution is the perfect document because it allows the people a voice for change.
Off to SP for a few days on the track - with my low hp car by the way
Nice debate - No more PM's please. Be a man (or woman) and put your ideas on the forum for everyone to see. We can agree to disagree and still move forward.
Tony Scalies
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'11 GT350
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