billvon 2,400 #26 November 19, 2002 >Isn't it likely that the new laws will make it easier for the feds to register gun owners? Probably not. Ashcroft seems to be dead-set against any new gun laws, even if it leaves sort of an odd hole in the 'war on terror.' From a PBS report: "Al Qaeda and other terrorists organizations have exploited numerous loopholes in American gun laws — loopholes that exist because of consistent lobbying by the powerful National Rifle Association to stop any restrictions on gun purchases. Since September 11th, critics say, the U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has chosen to side with the NRA at the expense of the war on terrorism." "After 9-11, Attorney General Ashcroft ordered law enforcement officials to fight terrorism by any means necessary. Ashcroft ordered that all government lists — including voter registration, immigration and driver's license lists — be checked for links to terrorists. But there was one list Ashcroft did not want used - the gun purchasers background check." http://www.pbs.org/now/transcript/transcript_gunland.html Sure, you can go after drivers and voters if you think they're terrorists, but gun owners? Come on, that's crazy talk. Next thing you know people will claim that guns get used in terrorism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #27 November 19, 2002 Quote"If there's a new way, i'll be the first in line. But it better work this time!" Dave Mustaine Megadeth "Peace Sells, But Who's Buying?"--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #28 November 19, 2002 Who the hell is Charles Heston? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
