Posted on 08/24/2007 10:53:27 AM PDT by gc4nra
Have at it, Folks
“The answer was 41%. I watched the show and the audience applauded. If, as Drew notes from time to time, that the Poll was conducted of New Yorkers, man, am I impressed! The significance is that on the question of ‘automatic weapons’, the finding is not 1 or 2 percent or even 10 or 20 percent, but a thriving 41%.”
WOW! 41 percent of New Yorkers. Too bad they don’t poll Southerners and MidWesterners.
ping!
I am really just tired of the endless arguement!
“The prospect of tyranny may not grab the headlines the way vivid stories of gun crime routinely do. But few saw the Third Reich coming until it was too late. The Second Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances where all other rights have failed—where the government refuses to stand for reelection and silences those who protest; where courts have lost the courage to oppose, or can find no one to enforce their decrees. However improbable these contingencies may seem today, facing them unprepared is a mistake a free people get to make only once”.
Judge Alex Kozinsky
Joe, could you please ping your gun list?
Drew Carey (b.1958)served in the USMCR from 1981-1986. Carey’s comedy reflects an appreciation for the trials of everyday life as well as a devilish sense of the absurd. Mr. Carey still supports the troops, and does overseas touring with the USO.
“I think if I did not have such a great break, I would still be in the military,” said Carey. “I still wear my hair short and have the glasses. Also, I enjoyed the regimen and camaraderie. I knew that once I left the Reserves, I would give back to the military, so I teamed up with the USO.”
Drew is “the real deal”
How he survives in Hollywierd is a testament to his SERE training I suppose........
Once a Marine, always a Marine.
The fact that he even had the guts to ask this question on the “Power of Ten” proves he’s the real deal.
I bet the anti’s are fuming!
I was puzzled by that question also. I didn't think it was a proper question since it is everyones right to bear arms, automatic "sub machine guns" or otherwize.
They should have asked what percentage of American's (in New york)know what the term "sub machine gun" means? (The answer is clearly- none)
Pinging the “Got Bloat? (+)” list...
They could have asked what percentage of Americans (in New York) know how much it costs to fire one on full auto.
Same answer.
Thanks, HH.
“I didn’t think it was a proper question since it is everyones right to bear arms, automatic “sub machine guns” or otherwize.”
I disagree, it is a proper question because the 2A is not taught in schools and this brings light to that fact.
The fact that the percentage is so high in NY is amazing.
You’re the man, Joe!
The question didn’t ask “automatic weapons” it asked how many thought Americans should be allowed to have “machine guns”.
The term “machine gun” actually means the same thing, but in peoples minds it means a military type of fully automatic weapon.
Everybody already can own “automatic weapons”, or at least are supposed to be able to.
Probably better numbers than polling FreeRepublic....sadly to say.
Just because the poll shows 41% think we should be able to own machine guns, doesn't mean that those same people know that we CAN own machine guns.
It also means 59% think we shouldn't be "allowed" to own machine guns, as if it's not already a constitutional right.
Not necessarily, that 59% could also include those that are “not sure”, “only certain people”, or have “no comment”. Those against could conceivable only be 40% or less.
Did not know that about him. Cool.
No problem. It’s the least I can do. Happy Friday. :-)
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