AikiDale Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Federal/Read.aspx?id=3047 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxtrotuniformlima Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later --------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 <<<erroneous reply deleted>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Theory Of Gun Control Meets Reality Of Crime Friday, May 25, 2007 A May 15 story in The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) serves as a good reminder of how a person’s support for gun control often changes after a personal experience with crime. State Representative Michael DeBose (D-12) of Cleveland was an opponent of Right-to-Carry, having voted against the measure twice. All that changed on the night of May 1, when he was confronted by two men, one of whom was wielding a gun. On that night, Rep. DeBose’s sense of security in his neighborhood changed, as did his view on lawful citizens being able to defend themselves. Rep. DeBose was lucky—this time—that his running, screaming, and summons for help prevented him from being harmed. When asked how this recent experience may change the prism through which he views Right-to-Carry, Rep. DeBose was crystal clear: "I was wrong. I'm going to get a permit and so is my wife. I've changed my mind. You need a way to protect yourself and your family. I don't want to hurt anyone. But I never again want to be in the position where I'm approached by someone with a gun and I don't have one. There are too many people who are just evil and mean-spirited. They will hurt you for no reason. If more people were packing guns, it might serve as a deterrent.” We welcome Rep. DeBose to the growing list of Right-to-Carry converts. While it is too bad it took a life-threatening situation to convert him, we hope he will share his experience, and his newfound respect for the right to self-defense, with his other colleagues who still don’t get it. It is our hope they won’t have to endure a similar experience to do so. Edited May 28, 2007 by AikiDale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Are we talking about the same thing? Sounds like you are in NY Rob and I'm in Cleveland: Wrong frame of reference - I was referring to comments by Rudi Guilliani that some are interpreting as being pro choice on the gun issue (got it mixed up with a thread on another gun forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslav Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Federal/Read.aspx?id=3047 Unfortunately the vast majority of politicians remain isolated from the reality of daily life. Let them know how you feel here - http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/409898348 Slav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I once heard that the definition of a liberal is a conservative that hasn't been mugged yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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