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Taylormade Ho' Magnet
- May 29, 2008
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My personal overview is GUNS ARE HERE TO STAY in the US. The premise of banishment of personal firearms is political suicide. There will always be a debate. Those hand wringing over the thought of guns and those concerned about the criminal element will always be among us. Optimist vs pessimist. (you decide which camp is which.)
The fringe battle will be on the new technology and definition of what is acceptable. Auto firing weapons?? Armour piercing rounds?? Splitting hairs on definitions of assault weapons??? Gun registration as a way of controlling felon ownership??? open vs concealed carry?? purchase waiting time??? restrictions of weapons on specified properties??? individual rights vs general public safety???
I'm sure I missed some issues.
The primary conflict I see coming is a Constitutional Battle between the States right vs Federal Rights in respect to local control. As seen in this debate "where you live" affects your view on gun ownership.
For me living a a low crime rural area still does not put me in the gun control group. Hunting is the norm. Most people around me own for the sport not protection. Those of you living in urban higher crime rate areas certainly have "self preservation" as a motive.
Those living in Suburbia I suppose with a lower crime rate but not exposed to hunting have an alternate view.
For those afraid of the Obama administration radically retracting gun ownership rights need to look at the political landscape. This administration has its time and political will being occupied by more stunning issues. Health care. Iran. Energy Policy. Afghanistan. The Economy. Global Warming. Immigration control. And IMHO a silly state separatist movement (Texas etc). Your guns are safe for now!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no strong political movement towards a suicidal dash to Strict Gun control. Only a effort by the NRA to buff up its coffers and rededicate its core membership.
Whenever I hear someone screaming "The sky is falling" my first reaction is not to avoid the falling sky but to question the very premise.
Good points.. I chuckled at Global Warming though.. What a farce.