[ellery]

If you lived in NYC, you'd know that this approach would not work here. It's fine in most other places - go ahead and use it. But in an urban environment built around public transportation, with almost zero "personal space" while interacting with fellow citizens, having everyone armed just won't work.

Setting aside the Constitutional argument right now for the sake of discussion: I live in an urban area, and the RKBA works here to prevent crime and help residents protect themselves.

But let's accept that because of its size and unique character, NYC requires very different governance than the rest of the country. Doesn't that mean, by definition, that Rudy's experience as NYC mayor isn't relevant to the experience he would need to lead the entire country (Texas and its loose gun laws included)?

[oceanview]

when he proposes federal gun control restrictions like NYC has - for everyone - then we'll talk.

the most likely outcome on this issue would be - the status quo. if Rudy were to be president, the status quo on the gun issue would be retained, I doubt it would move in either direction.

what has Bush done on the gun issue?