munson@squirt.DEC (04/26/85)
I agree with Jeff about the necessity of taking personal responsibility for
one's actions (and non-actions). This remark could also cause discussion in
net.religion, but that is another issue.
I do not agree with him about the Gun Control Lobby(ies?). It is not against
the owning of firearms, but rather against the uncontrolled use of firearms.
The proposed legislation of which I am aware, is specifically directed towards
licensing gun-owners so that they are properly trained, and so that guns may be
accounted for. I have mixed emotions about the second half of this intent,
for various (somewhat paranoid) reasons. I do not believe that government is
entirely benevolent, even in the U.S., and I am not sure that I would want
any/every body in the government to be aware of my owning a gun if I had one.
It may again be necessary for the people of the U.S. to rise in revolt against
an unjust government.
I would point out (one more time) that guns don't do the damage, people do.
I would also reiterate that many deaths from gunshot wounds occur because some
gunowner was careless (irresponsible?) or simply not compos mentis (drunk with
rage, liquor, drugs, or whatnot??). Surely there must be a better way.
As always,
Joanne Munson
P.S. for Jeff, I suggest that you read some of the biographies containing
the letters of our founding fathers, paying close attention to what they
meant when they referred to "God."
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(if I interpreted the directions aright!)