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Re: Million Mom March
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sun, 14 May 2000 05:19:57 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher L. Weeks writes:
> Actually, they could swipe the card, it would register that I'm in a gun shop
> looking around, and then the transaction could be conducted such that it's not
> linked to that check. But that would require the government to specifically
> agree with me. And they don't.
Not only that; in the Big Brother world you envision, they would no doubt
make a note of your presence in a gun shop, whether or not you made a purchase.
And in any case, if the function of this card were to clear you for gun
purchases, they would have to track its use even if you didn't buy anything,
since you could swipe your card and then buy with cash.
Dave!
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) not (...) purchase. (...) OK, OK, OK. You've convinced me. There is no way to compromise on this issue. The gun-control advocates will have to be the first against the wall when the revolution comes. Chris. (25 years ago, 14-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I had specifically envisioned a card that wouldn't leave a paper trail. Since it's for a limited time - say two months - it just affirms my right to purchase arms, and a dealer of arms would be able to sell to me without verifying anything. I (...) (25 years ago, 13-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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