1 Mar 2008 04:02
RE: Get out those pens, write letters
My reply to the noted article: Even as a Canadian, I have seen first hand what victims face at the hands of those who have and will continue to act against the rule of law within Canada, the US, and beyond. We have many laws here, and it has failed, as it has elsewhere in the world. No person need fear trained, screened, and licensed members of the community outside of the confines of an educational institution where specific rules apply, thus there is no cause to do so within an institution within those same requirements. The facts and studies, even by those opposed to such use of firearms in self defence, have failed to justify the article's flawed points and reasoning. What is reasonable is to train and screen individuals to ensure they are not obtaining authorization to possess firearms in an unsafe manner. That has gone a long way here to improving safety and responsibility, as it has in the US states requiring training for concealed weapons licensing or offering recognition to reciprocal training. This has improved with military service and the roots of well balanced core values in families and community. The systems are not perfect, and we must always understand that those intent on harm will endeavour to inflict it on others and themselves. This is dominantly a result of mental illness and therapy withdrawal (see SSRI's vs. placebo therapies), legal and illegal drugs, bullying, and numerous community factors that are at the root of the issues of such violent incidents. The people have a right and responsibility to defend themselves and others, and it would appear that the US Supreme Court will follow that in a reasonable manner. Even as only a visitor, and as a concealed weapons permit holder for much of the US, I support the reasonable choice of those(Continue reading)
) where ya all from?? and hopefully you can abide with a lot
of old pharts talking about a lot other than concealed 
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