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Category Archives: Guns
Jews, Judaism & Gun Control
In the light of recent American shootings and renewed discussion about gun control, I researched Judaism’s attitudes to gun control. As I expected, Judaism does not have a clear position on gun control (or any almost any contemporary political issue … Continue reading
Court: Second Amendment also covers those in US illegally
Comment to Steve Sailer: “If illegals are covered by the 2nd amendment, then the entirety of constitutional rights applies to them as well. This court has simply abolished citizenship.” REPORT: MADISON, Wis. — People living in the United States illegally … Continue reading
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When Islamic Attacks Begin In America
Michael Scheuer writes: Once regular and probably widely dispersed Islamist attacks begin in the United States, the U.S. military, National Guard, and local and state police forces will be unable to be in all the places they are needed to … Continue reading
Michael Bloomberg Says The Purpose Of Gun Control Laws Is To Keep Guns Out Of The Hands Of Young Black Males
REPORT: An audio recording of a talk former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has attempted to block from being broadcast has surfaced online. The full audio of the Feb. 6 event, held at the Aspen Institute, shows that the … Continue reading
No Good Result From Australia’s Draconian Gun Laws
Since I was last in Australia in 2000, it has virtually become impossible to own a gun legally unless you are in law enforcement. This is thanks to the efforts of conservative prime minister John Howard. Time magazine reported in … Continue reading
Media Coverage of Mall Shooting Fails to Reveal Mall’s Gun-Free-Zone Status
Professor John Lott writes for Fox News: The horrible tragedy at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Neb. received a lot of attention Wednesday and Thursday. It should have. Eight people were killed, and five were wounded. A Google news search … Continue reading
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