Another gun thread...

[Cinjin]

People with nothing to hide have nothing to fear from tougher anti-terrorism laws.

Unless, of course, they do.

Cryptic, conspiratorial and off-topic. I have nothing to hide regarding tougher gun laws. End of story.

Lets not get too trusting of our rulers eh? They haven't shown themselves to be the most trustworthy of folks.

Agreed, our government sucks, but it does on occasion safeguard MANY aspects of American life and where I alone am concerned, I would support the stricter regulations in favor of saving children's lives.

(Drivers licenses do what again to curb driving related incidents?)

Actually, a great deal, but you're very smart Rhythm and I think you're well aware that you're greatly simplifying my comparison of a right vs. a privilege to a comparison of a Drivers license and a gun permit. There's far more to it than that and you know it.

You know it wasn't until the 50's that people had to pass exams to hold such a license.....and who taught them I wonder?)

Who cares? It's irrelevant to my point. We have a problem with crazies getting their hands on guns. IMO, we should make some kind of effort to stop that.

I, personally, feel that I have a great deal to fear from a government that insists that I demonstrate that I have nothing to hide. Like you said though, just an opinion.

I actually do understand that sentiment, but somebody has to give a little, and I for one am willing to give a little.
Who really gives a shit if it takes longer to get a gun and you're forced to be responsible with it? That'll just have to be the price you pay to acquire one. We can adjust, and those who can't ... too fucking bad, my child's life is worth more than some guy's exaggerated case of butthurt.