[El Gato]

I belive the time has come for the President to declare that all non-federal gun controls, including laws against wearing sidearms, are null and void. He should also include all federal laws, but I wouldn't be too put out if he'd leave in the machine gun parts of the National Firearms Act, though they be as unconsitutional as any other such laws. If they are going to keep issuing these warnings, I'd like to be able to protect myself, without having to worry about spending time in Leavenworth or other federal pokey. He'd also need to request, since he has no power to order, that all employers change there no guns policies to allow at least their employees to protect themselves and others while on the job, if they so desired.

[verity]

What type of firearm would you use against an anthrax-filled envelope?

[Jefferson Adams]

I belive the time has come for the President to declare that all non-federal gun controls, including laws against wearing sidearms, are null and void.

Not a chance. Not even airline pilots. Expanding American freedom is NOT part of the response to "terrorism." Extending federal powers over American citizens IS part of the response.

[meyer]

I belive the time has come for the President to declare that all non-federal gun controls, including laws against wearing sidearms, are null and void.

Another alternative would be to declare all (or almost all) federal laws null and void. Then the terrorist and criminal types would flock to the states with the worst gun laws. At that point, they would be easier to track down.

Just an idea...