Posted on 04/01/2013 6:54:07 PM PDT by stevie_d_64
Individuals 55 and older would lose their right to keep and bear arms under a provision that’s expected to be included as part of a comprehensive United Nations Global Arms Trade Treaty.
UN Secretary Gen. Ban Ki-moon spoke about the impetus behind the controversial measure at a press conference over the weekend in New York City, the site of the final negotiations between the 193 Member States.
“Regulating the international transfers of both weapons and ammunition is a key component of a robust arms trade treaty, as is limiting civilian access to small arms and munitions,” said Ban Ki-moon.
“There’s an emerging consensus that certain groups should be restricted from possessing conventional arms, certainly those who fuel conflict, arm criminals or violations of international humanitarian or human rights law are at the top of the list,” Ban Ki-moon continued.
“But also, the international community believes segments of the population that present a danger to themselves and others, chiefly individuals deemed or adjudicated mentally defective and persons with attenuating cerebral faculties, should be added to that list.”
While Ban Ki-moon did not elaborate on what he meant by persons with “attenuating cerebral faculties,” a UN liaison with Amnesty International spelled it out in an interview with the Washington Post.
“Simply put, the UN believes guns don’t belong in the hands of the elderly,” said H. Michael Chase, an attorney for the human rights watchdog group.
(Excerpt) Read more at guns.com ...
Ok, ya got me!
But it would not surprise me at all.
“Emerging consensus”? Is every worldwide political speech written out by one big computer? Where are you, Uni?
They understand too well.
We are expert marksmen and cannot run so we fight to the death. Not like a UN payed soldier.
There was not indication by the site of April Fool Joke, but down in the comments, you are right, there are.
Dang, I suspected it but only saw the categories, no key words and still haven’t found them. :-)
Why doesn’t the UN come out against politicians over 55.
If they don’t want guins in the hands of the elderly , we certainly should not have a country inthe hands of the elderly.
By the way Moon is 68, and has no business telling anyone that over 55 someone should not have guns.
What a fool. How many in the UN are over 55?
If it is an April Fool Joke, makes no difference. Obozo knows that the “Old Farts” (I am one) will still resist.
And you know what they say about not attacking an old guy?
Don’t mess with them, they will kill you.
“They’re just BEGGING for trouble. BRING IT!”
Yup.
Good looking collection, hope you have a large family to help in the work.
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Uh-oh, right when I was ready to go along with these guys...
now, no dice.
I dod not see anything right off that this was an April Fools joke...The commentary does have some folks stating as such, but that are commentators, not the author...
If this turns out to be a joke, it is a sick one, and one that does destroy any credibility of this particular source and author...
I guess we need to take a closer look, but indications so far seem to steer this torwards it being a legit provision in that proposed treaty...
You willing to ignore the intent of the UN???
I’m just saying...I know your a solid Second Amendment guy, but we all need to be vigilant and do what we can to shine the light on these effort and let NOTHING to pass...
Ever hear of anyone that buys Hoppes in 55 Gallon Drums?
Thinking this had to be an April Fools joke, I googled Ban-Ki moon and he exists.Get him a one way ticket to Kodiak AK and I will introduce him to a nice brown bear mama that would love to meet (eat) him.
But then again, maybe it is...
Let’s see if there is a redacted/retraction from the source tomorrow...K???
If there is, then I eat crow...I can dig it...
And for the record, I do not wear Depends undergarments...;-)
Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just shoot you.
I have read that this is better than Hoppe #9:
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