OzOne wrote in message news
On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:22:53 -0700, "Gilligan"
scribbled thusly:

If guns can't prevent or stop crime then why are police armed?

because they need to be armed against an armed community.



An armed community. Just what the second amendment intended. That is the
ultimate check against government excess and abuse.

Unarmed Australian citizens are living in a police state. You just don't
know it yet.

Switzerland: An assault rifle on every mantle, a rocket launcher in every
garage. Never invaded, not even by the Nazis.

The Swiss even get their ammo subsidized by the government:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_pol...in_Switzerland

How much are you paying for ammo in Ozzie land?

One might conclude that as a society the Ozzies are barbarians compared to
the Swiss. Can't trust 'em with guns.

Here's the proper outlook on guns in America:

Guns In the Household
68-year old gun owner Lloyd Bonifide claims it keeps his mind sharp and
adrenaline up if he leaves a loaded weapon somewhere in the house with his
5-year old grandson. This is full segment featuring the classic clip "Lloyd
fights his way off hold." from March 2000. (00:30:08)



Amen!