On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:49:40 -0600, Don Foreman
wrote:


The U.S. originated as a quest for liberty and independence. It is
part of our culture to want to decide for ourselves as long as we
don't encroach on the rights of others to decide for themselves.
If one doesn't want firearms, he is quite free not to have them. If
another does want them, he is free to have them with varying
restrictions in various locales.


One should note..that the straw that broke the camels back, was an
attempt by the Government, to take the guns away from the People.

The events at Concord ultimately led to the overthrow of the
Government.

Seems that those that ignore history, are doomed to repeat it.

Gunner