Thursday, February 19, 2004; Page A22
THOUGH THERE is no sensible, compelling reason for a civilized society to be loading up with assault-style weapons -- arms that sportsmen do not need -- Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) and state lawmakers who answer to the call of the National Rifle Association favor the free flow of these arms. And though several surveys over the years have shown that most Marylanders support a ban on such weapons, opponents are working to defeat a measure that would keep a state ban in place if Congress fails to extend a federal ban to expire Sept. 13. A critical vote -- which could be decided by one swing senator in Annapolis -- is set for today or tomorrow in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.
THOUGH THERE is no sensible, compelling reason for a civilized society to be loading up with assault-style weapons
You want a reason? Here are a whole bunch.
Posted by Phelps at February 19, 2004 11:39 AMWe are familiar with the exhibition. I'm trying to see if there's any connection tothe topic of the post and there really isn't. But since you changed it:
It would have been…interesting if the Black community were generally armed in 1912-1913.
And I'll tell you the truth, it would be better if we were well along the process of "leveling the playing field" before you get the process of arming folks.
Posted by P6 at February 19, 2004 01:05 PM