On Tue, 07 Mar 2000 23:37:03 -0500, Samuel W. Heywood wrote:
> Many common everyday implements and tools such as hammers, knives, axes,
> and pitchforks were originally designed for killing. It does not follow that
> just because they were designed for killing that they should be banned,
> especially when so many constructive uses for them may be found.
Hammers are for driving nails.
Knives for general purpose cutting.
Axes for chopping wood.
Pitchforks for pitching unbaled hay.
Killing with these common tools would be difficult and require getting
close to your victim. Guns are much more efficient and work at a
distance.
That's what makes them so dangerous to have around.I'd rather face
a disgruntled employee or student brandishing an ax or pitchfork
than one carrying a semi-automatic assault rifle any day.
Sam Ewalt
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