Do you know what a "machine gun" is? Do you know what "automatic" and "semiautomatic" mean? Do you know the difference between a true "assault weapon" and what the media would like you to believe?
If you are simply ignorant, just say so. It's better than typing out nonsense about a semi-automatic rifle being the "virtual equivalent" to a machine gun.
SD
Ignorant, eh? I could tell you were going there, trying to say that anyone who doesn't know the specs on every kind of weapon shouldn't have a voice on gun issues. I already answered your question, so I'll rephrase my point. IMHO there is a difference between reasonable self-defense arms and military-grade weapons, and I am open to restricting access to military-grade hardware. Don't know where the line should be drawn, and generally favor erring on the side of not being restrictive enough than too restrictive. Obviously a 6-shooter is way too limited to be sufficient for self-defense in all cases, but the equivalent of a gatlin gun might be too much. I am not trying to write the law, but am saying that I, and many conservatives (regardless of how you browbeat them here) think that some restrictions on excessive firepower can be justified. That isn't simply a response to media brainwashing, or ignorance of the constitution, or an emotional overreaction, or total ignorance of gun issues. Its a difference of opinion on whether any restrictions on the biggest/most powerful weapons are reasonable, or if everyone should have easy access to rocket launchers or anything else.