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Re: Handgun Death Rate
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Date:
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Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:14:45 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jason J. Railton writes:
> > Toy guns have been available and popular for many decades, so why are they
> > all of a sudden responsible for violence? Toy bricks do not turn kids into
> > real-world bricklayers...
> Of course not. But the point is you can then blame (and attempt to sue) toy
> manufacturers for the violent tendencies in your own kids. Along with video
> manufacturers, TV networks, the funny-looking guy next door et al.
You've correctly identified the problem--everyone in that scenario can be
held responsible except the shootist and (in the case of a child shootist)
the shootist's parents.
> There's also the problem of the police, knowing that anyone can get hold of
> a weapon, cannot now tell if a kid is holding a toy or a real firearm, so
> have no choice but to shoot first.
That is indeed a problem. If a cop (or civilian) has a real reason to
perceive that his life is (or others' lives are) in immediate danger, he is
within his rights to protect himself (and others).
Dave!
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| (...) Of course not. But the point is you can then blame (and attempt to sue) toy manufacturers for the violent tendencies in your own kids. Along with video manufacturers, TV networks, the funny-looking guy next door et al. There's also the problem (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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