Libertarian ping.To be added or removed from my ping list freepmail me or post a message here
Posted on 06/17/2005 3:14:14 PM PDT by Dan from Michigan
Violence Policy Center Launches Web Site to Aid Citywide Effort to Stop Congressional Repeal of DC Handgun Ban
Web Site Asks “If The U.S. Capitol Can be Handgun Free, Why Can’t DC?”
Washington, DC--The Violence Policy Center (VPC) today launched a new web site to aid citywide efforts to stop Congressional repeal of the Washington, DC, handgun ban and other District gun laws. The web site–http://www.handgunfreedc.org–contains background information on efforts to repeal the District’s landmark law, information on the ban’s effectiveness, and a downloadable placard to be displayed in the windows of homes and businesses that reads, ”Keep the DC Handgun Ban. If the U.S. Capitol Can be Handgun Free, Why Can’t DC? “
Legislation to repeal the District of Columbia’s longstanding laws banning handguns and assault weapons has been reintroduced in the United States Senate (S. 1082) and House (H.R. 1288). Similar legislation failed last Congress. This new assault on the District’s landmark gun laws represents a direct threat to the safety and security of DC residents, businesses, tourists, and public officials. The legislation would allow the uncontrolled proliferation of handguns, assault weapons, and even 50 caliber anti-armor sniper rifles.
VPC Legislative Director Kristen Rand states, “To think that at the same time that DC is being turned into a virtual fortress there are Members of the U.S. House and Senate who want to allow handguns, assault weapons, and even semiautomatic 50 caliber sniper rifles to be sold and transported throughout the city is sheer lunacy. If Congress truly believes the rhetoric used by proponents of the bill, then it should take the lead and repeal the ban on guns in the U.S. Capitol and Congressional office buildings.”
The VPC are racists. They don't want blacks being able to protect themselves. They only want criminals to be armed.
The old "if its broke why fix it" arguement.
"information on the ban’s effectiveness"
Why would they want to publish that? Have any of the people responsible for this website ever driven through Washington D.C. (I'm talking the non-tourist areas)?
The mirror site is www.dial911anddie.com
The occupants of the Capitol have their own armed protective force. Citizens of DC do not.
But citizens are guaranteed under the Constitution the right to arm themselves for self protection.
Any other questions?
I'll compromise with the VPC--if the Secret Service, National Guard, and DC Police all join the DC handgun ban and protect the members of congress and foreign ambassadors with stern looks ONLY (kind of like British police officers), then I'll stop lobbying my congressmen to repeal the handgun ban.
“If Mostly White Cities Allow Handguns, Why Can’t DC?”
Libertarian ping.To be added or removed from my ping list freepmail me or post a message here
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.