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<i>"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." -- Robert A. Heinlein</i> And how's that been
by goatforce5 16y ago
<i>"An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." -- Robert A. Heinlein</i>
And how's that been working out lately for you Americans?
- mmt 16y agoQuite well, actually. States with "shall issue"[1] laws have seen a significant reduction in violent crimes. I believe Florida is the one with the longest data. Much like the repeal of the national 55mph speed limit, the arguments against were all FUD. Neither resulted in bloodbaths. [1] A law which requires the state to issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon, except under specific disqualifying circumstances, which the state bears the onus showing.