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Well, as I stated in my post about my experiences on Lobby Day, I was very impressed with one young lady there for the Anti crowd, and I've been trying to come up with something for most everyone, and this is whatI have so far...
Let's start with some background, and I'd appreciate any comments pro or con by the way, sort of things we probably generally can agree on...
1. Neither side really wants BG's or Looney Tunes to be able to have access to any weapons, including firearms. Our side realizes that there is precious little if anything that can realistically be done to prevent a determined personfrom obtaining them, so we do what we feel is necessary to try and avoid becoming their victim. Some of the Antis seem to be willing to concede that point, although grudgingly, while some seem to think they can really have an affect on the way criminals operate. Some of themactually believe that with back ground checks of private sales at gun shows they can make it harder for BG's, etc., to obtain firearms. They don't seem to understand that to the criminal mindset, it is much harder to get up in the morning, belegitimately employed, and make a positive contribution to society, that it is much easier for the criminal to simply dispense with civility, rules, laws,conscience, and respect in order toachieve their "goals".
2.The Police and the Antis seem to love the (improperly named) "Gun Buy-Back",programs where firearms are "turned in" or exchanged for money with no questions asked. No doubt the criminals look upon this favorably too. I personally don't get too much heartburn from this, so...
Why don't the police just go to the gun shows and buy up all of theguns being offered for private sales? It's hard for me to imaginecriminals trying to outbid police officers for all those "choice" firearms just so they could avoid a background check, and the Looney Tunes..., remember, just because they're crazy, it doesn't mean they're stupid too!
Well, gotta go for tonight. You guys kick this around and see what gives. Tune it up, tweak it, run it up the flagpole and salute it, or run it out of town on a rail, I'm interested in whatever you bring. I know funding for them is an issue, but they seem to find it for the "Buy-Backs" don't they?
The young lady I met and we spoke to on Lobby Day really was trying to look at all sides, she just didn't realize there were so many. I feel obligated to try to offer her / them something in good faith. I just wish I'd had more time there, dang it.
I hope I got this to General Discussion, or at least the Virginia page. Help me out guys, I'd appreciate it.
Well, as I stated in my post about my experiences on Lobby Day, I was very impressed with one young lady there for the Anti crowd, and I've been trying to come up with something for most everyone, and this is whatI have so far...
Let's start with some background, and I'd appreciate any comments pro or con by the way, sort of things we probably generally can agree on...
1. Neither side really wants BG's or Looney Tunes to be able to have access to any weapons, including firearms. Our side realizes that there is precious little if anything that can realistically be done to prevent a determined personfrom obtaining them, so we do what we feel is necessary to try and avoid becoming their victim. Some of the Antis seem to be willing to concede that point, although grudgingly, while some seem to think they can really have an affect on the way criminals operate. Some of themactually believe that with back ground checks of private sales at gun shows they can make it harder for BG's, etc., to obtain firearms. They don't seem to understand that to the criminal mindset, it is much harder to get up in the morning, belegitimately employed, and make a positive contribution to society, that it is much easier for the criminal to simply dispense with civility, rules, laws,conscience, and respect in order toachieve their "goals".
2.The Police and the Antis seem to love the (improperly named) "Gun Buy-Back",programs where firearms are "turned in" or exchanged for money with no questions asked. No doubt the criminals look upon this favorably too. I personally don't get too much heartburn from this, so...
Why don't the police just go to the gun shows and buy up all of theguns being offered for private sales? It's hard for me to imaginecriminals trying to outbid police officers for all those "choice" firearms just so they could avoid a background check, and the Looney Tunes..., remember, just because they're crazy, it doesn't mean they're stupid too!
Well, gotta go for tonight. You guys kick this around and see what gives. Tune it up, tweak it, run it up the flagpole and salute it, or run it out of town on a rail, I'm interested in whatever you bring. I know funding for them is an issue, but they seem to find it for the "Buy-Backs" don't they?
The young lady I met and we spoke to on Lobby Day really was trying to look at all sides, she just didn't realize there were so many. I feel obligated to try to offer her / them something in good faith. I just wish I'd had more time there, dang it.
I hope I got this to General Discussion, or at least the Virginia page. Help me out guys, I'd appreciate it.