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| 2006-05-18 |
| From Wretchard Why Should I Have to Wait to Buy a Handgun? How many times have you seen the phrase "in a jealous rage" in newspapers reporting about a homicide in your area? Or "a crime of passion"? They may seem like clichés, but clichés are born out of fact. And surely using a gun in the act of committing a crime of rage or passion happens far too often in this country. Why is it necessary to be able to buy a gun - the only commercially marketed product designed solely to kill - with so little restrictions, precautions, safety requirements or investigation to determine whether or not the purchaser has a history of crime or violence? Yet for most of this nation's history, this has been the case. And daily headlines betray our lack of concern for this tragically preventable loss of life. ... The Gun Control Act of 1968 established categories of prohibited gun purchasers and possessors, including convicted felons, fugitives from justice, minors, individuals with a history of mental illness, anyone dishonorably discharged from the military, expatriates, and illegal aliens. But, until the implementation of the Brady Law in 1994, gun sales operated on an "honor system." A prospective firearm purchaser merely had to sign a statement attesting that he or she was not legally forbidden from purchasing a firearm. In most states, no follow-up was conducted to make sure the statements made on the form were true. ... from the Brady Campaign to Control Gun Violence (but not sex). Why Should I Have to Wait to Buy a Koran? How many times have you seen the phrase "Allah made me do it" in newspapers reporting about a beheading in your area? Or "a punishment for blasphemy"? They may seem like clichés, but clichés are born out of fact. And surely using a Koranic verse in the act of committing a crime of rage or passion happens far too often in this country. Why is it necessary to be able to buy a book - designed solely to inspire killing - with so little restrictions, precautions, safety requirements or investigation to determine whether or not the purchaser has a history of crime or violence? Yet for most of this nation's history, this has been the case. And daily headlines betray our lack of concern for this tragically preventable loss of life. The Koran Control Act of 2008 established categories of prohibited book purchasers and possessors, including convicted terrorists, fugitives from Guantanmo, IED manufacturers, individuals with a history of mental illness, anyone dishonorably discharged from penitentiaries, known to insert explosives in their shoes, or with a pathological hatred for Jews. But, until the implementation of the Koran Control Law in 2008, sales operated on an "honor system." A prospective purchaser merely had to sign a statement attesting that he or she could write. In most states, no follow-up was conducted to make sure the statements made on the form were true. ... from Wretchard |
| Posted by:Nimble Spemble |
| #1 The Brady Campaign are such losers. They have what, a couple thousand members? Yet the MSM bills them are more “mainstream” than the “extremist” NRA, which has 4.5 million. Also, the NRA is funded by grassroots efforts, whereas the Brady Campaign relies upon Soros-type money to stay afloat. Get a life girly-men. |
| Posted by: Secret Master 2006-05-18 12:16 |