Scott Vernon wrote:
"Jeff Morris" wrote


Yes and we should remove all drugs from homes due to the possiable
abuse by idiots. Cars, Bikes, skateboards, waterskis, footballs,
knives, bathtubs, stoves, rope, lawnmowers, razors , spraypaint,

any

chemical, tools, I could go on.


That's a pretty stupid analogy, but about what I'd expect from you.

Its

not that guns *can* be abused, its that they *are* abused.



It's not a stupid analogy. PEOPLE abuse guns. Just as PEOPLE can
abuse most anything. Blame the abusing PEOPLE, not the object being
abused. Think about it, Jeff.

OK, let me think. Hmmmmmm. Yup, I thought on it. Its still a stupid
analogy. I'm just pointing out that although the standard argument is
that guns are "needed for protection" but in fact, the gun you bring
into the house is far more likely to used to kill a family member than
protect against an intruder.

In my mind, the "abusing people" are the idiots that insist a heavy
machine gun or and assault weapon are also necessary for "home
protection". Or that its important that everyone is able to purchase
any weapon with no delays or background checks.

For all the nonsense about "strict laws," the Massachusetts law,
considered the strictest in the country, simply prevents convicted
felons and patients of mental institutions from buying a handgun. The
license also requires a simple safety certificate, and is processed
through the local police department. Unless you're a felon or mentally
ill, its easier than getting a driver's license.

So what's the big deal? Are you claiming gun control is bad because
felons can't get assault weapons? Mental patients can't get machine
guns? What's the issue here?


I bet you're one of those that thinks pot smoking leads to crack
addiction.

heh, heh, if only the truth be known ... but I can say no more