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There is a lot of speculation about how Mayor Bloomberg will make good on his inauguration day promise to go after illegal guns. After his speech, the NRA and various pro-gun groups attacked the Mayor; for instance, the NY Sun had an NRA quote saying that "Mayor Bloomberg ought to focus on New York City, given that that's his area of responsibility. He has challenges over there because he has misplaced priorities." Misplaced priorities? To get illegal guns off the street? The NRA's argument is that criminals should be punished as harshly as possible, and are probably worried about the Mayor's lawsuit against gunmakers (the ol' "gun was initially legally purchased but then stolen and used in a crime" question). Yesterday, the Daily News suggests that he might use his personal fortune to get the message out there, stirring more fear. Yeah, gun-toting red staters hate liberals who become Republicans to win elections, even if they are rich. We liked this part of the News article best:
"Virginia is liberal in gun ownership, but our crime rate is very low," explained Jerry Thompson, 41, owner of Dominion Shooting Range Inc., a Richmond gun shop. "So we kind of thumb our nose at New York because gun laws are so restrictive there, but crime is higher."Take that! The Mayor is apparently also looking to ask the Mayor of Boston, Chicago and LA to support his anti-illegal gun measures.In truth, the per capita crime rate was almost three times higher in Richmond than in New York City in 2004, according to the last full year of FBI data on major crimes.
The New Yorkers Against Gun Violence website and the city's Department of Consumer Affair's fake toy gun complaint form.
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There is no reason that anyone anywhere at any
time should have any kind of gun.
I agree. Let's disarm the police and the military as well.
If our troops and all of our security forces lay down their weapons we will then have a peaceful world.
We must also outlaw knives of all kinds. They can be used for violence.
And sticks, stones...fists as well. They should all be outlawed.
And unkind words - they are hurtful too. Don't forget,there are abuses of the 1st ammendment, not just the 2nd.
NYC has just made cans of spray paint and magic markers illegal for anyone under 18 (this will stop graffiti). This is a good first step. I'm sure graffitti will completely go away soon.
If we make all guns illegal the criminals will no doubt stop using them given their respect for our laws and regulations.
Just like Washington DC.
This whole gun control thing is a waste of time. Whichever way it goes, it does little to influence actual shooting statistics, because shooting someone is a lot more illegal than not getting a gun license. (So apparently the shooter won't listen to gun legislation, regardless).
What about Bloomberg's promise to give every child in NYC free healthcare? Remember THAT one?
Actually bl, no, I don't remember that promise.
Gun Control measures greatly effect crime.
Glad that that shmuck down at OD firing ranges likes to "thumb his nose" at our city. F him.
Why does everyone gets so black and white on this-either it is useless, or a sign of the mommy state? Just hold gun owners to the same level of scrutiny and responsibilty as any other high risk activity, seems simple enough.
Nick, you don't remember that promise because you didn't watch the second debate between Bloomberg and Ferrer.
There is a very good reason NYC sends its garbage to Virginia, since most of the gun loving idiots down there have garbage for brains they may need refills.