4 myths of gun control shredded

The Cincinnati Post ^ | April 25, 2007 | Jay Ambrose

[Jeffrey_D.]

Thanks for the post!

Nice to read some common sense for a change...

[tumblindice]

“Gun-control”—like “undocumented workers”—is a misnomer or euphemism used by liberals to disguise their goal.
Let’s start calling it what it is: gun prohibition.
Simply put, they don’t want to `control’ anything; the Rodents want the 2nd Amendment repealed, but they won’t come right and say it.

[Edgerunner]

Their type really want the Constitution repealed!

[meandog]

How did “Cho Seung-Hui” now become “Seung-Hui Cho”? Always thought it correct for the family name to be first in Asians.

[LonePalm]

I thought gun control meant hitting your target.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[tumblindice]

“come right”=come right out (or, be honest)

[Overneath42]

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to arm everyone. But unfortunately we don’t live in a perfect world.

[neverdem]

How did “Cho Seung-Hui” now become “Seung-Hui Cho”? Always thought it correct for the family name to be first in Asians.

With East Asians, that's my impression too. Who know's what the DBM with graduates from journalism schools will do?

[mountainlyons]

The bomb was the weapon of choice for the IRA when guns were under control in England.

[Sherman Logan]

the Rodents want the 2nd Amendment repealed, but they won’t come right and say it.

Actually, quite a few are now saying it. Which is refreshing. Every American has the right to push for changes in the Constitution via the amendment process. As do other Americans to oppose those changes.

It's only when judges ignore the Constitution and write their own policy preferences into it that we get into trouble.

[Sherman Logan]

I was recently discussing this case with a fellow worker.

He not only was opposed to having others being armed, he was opposed to anybody even attempting to fight back in any other way.

His reason?

Doing so might “make the situation worse.”

I spent some time thereafter trying to imagine how it would even be possible to make the situation worse.

[bmwcyle]

What part of “Shall not infringe” don’t they understand.

[Eaker]

Since January 1, 2003 until this moment, Thursday, April 26, 2007 10:19:39 AM GUNS have already been used in SELF DEFENSE 10476921 times.

Think about it...

[wai-ming]

The idea that guns are the only likely means of mass murder - one of four major misconceptions being trotted out in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy - is proven wrong daily by the suicide bombers in Iraq. It was proven wrong when Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people with an explosive mixture of fertilizer and racing fuel in Oklahoma City 12 years ago..

And don't forget that the worst attack on U.S. soil (9/11/2001) involved no firearms whatsoever.

[tumblindice]

I’m curious as to which `rats are actually proposing repeal of the 2nd, in that that position has proved to be a “third rail” for politicians, like Social Security reform.
They try to nibble away at it through “gun control”, certainly, but even if they would like to see it repealed, I doubt that anyone would be able to supply any cites of politicians, even `rats, saying, “The 2nd Amendment should be repealed,” just as they never say they favor abortion: it’s always they support “a woman’s right to choose”.
Semantics is a weapon or tool, and we shouldn’t cede it to them.

[Jeffrey_D.]

Nothing to think about. I’m in total support of the 2nd. Amendment and have guns and ammo at the ready always.
I live in the country and unless a Sheriff just happens to be in the area (not likely) response time is 20-30 minutes.

Lock and Load!!!

[Malone LaVeigh]

The misconception that you can "only make the situation worse" might apply if you're dealing with a rational assailant whose primary purpose is not killing you.

[Eaker]

Not aimed at you, just something that I have had on my website for years.

[Jeffrey_D.]

“Not aimed at you” Now that’s a good one :-)))