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Re: New Web Page
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Tue, 18 May 1999 16:10:40 GMT
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On Mon, 17 May 1999 16:40:14 GMT, Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote:
> John Neal wrote:
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> > I think this point comes close to getting at why folks are a little leery
> > of semi-automatic and automatic weapons so readily available. Because
> > most of the population is *not* as responsible and conscientious about
> > using their weapons as Mike.
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> Perhaps if HCI wanted to make a better world they'd push for things that
> would incent people to be as responsible as Mike (and myself, I fancy to
> think) are. Then we'd be safe from all manner of ills which cannot be
> wished out of existance.
What's HCI?
> Trying to ban guns is like trying to repeal the law of cause and effect.
> It has unintended(1) consequences.
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> 1 - I'll be charitable and not directly ascribe to HCI and their fellow
> travelers that they desire that people more easily become victims of
> tyranny, small(criminal) or large (government). I'll just chalk it up to
> stupidity. But sometimes I do wonder. IS Teddy Kennedy actually evil?
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> Perhaps we should ban automobiles. After all, in the hands of those that
> are immature, they have a tendency to go off bridges and inadvertantly
> drown secretaries.
On the open road, you are only seconds away from death. Scary thought, the
first time you realize it. Especially if you're doing 70MPH through a
forest area at the time.
In case anyone hasn't noticed, I see a *big* parallel between cars and
guns. I have a right to own and operate a car, but that right should not
overrule the rights of people around me to life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
Steve
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| (...) Actually, unless theres an amendment I'm not aware of, you don't have the right to own a car. You have the opportunity to own a car, like any property, based on their availability and your financial capability. You can be granted the (...) (27 years ago, 18-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) So true. I hit a turkey last year. Damn thing stepped out of the brush and started to walk onto the road. In slow motion, I see its legs flex and launch itself into the air....... SMACK! Right into the windshield on the passenger side. Thought (...) (27 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) Perhaps if HCI wanted to make a better world they'd push for things that would incent people to be as responsible as Mike (and myself, I fancy to think) are. Then we'd be safe from all manner of ills which cannot be wished out of existance. (...) (27 years ago, 17-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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