Up here north of the 49th we are going through a lot of teeth-gnashing over our national long-gun registry where costs have gone out of control. This came about as a result of the PolyTechnique school shootings in Montreal years ago - still a hot-button issue.
Dylan Dylan Haines Systems Technical Support Manager HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Box 725, The Hive 37 Hall Street Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 Tel: (902)634-8316 ext. 237 Cell: (902)553-0706 Fax: (902)634-3647 www.hb-studios.com -----Original Message----- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of mchonto Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 11:19 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Shot Fired at University of Texas Jim, Well said. I do believe the issues of guns and violence is a very complex issue that does not lend itself to bumper sticker solutions or 30 second sound bites. Also a possible solution for Chicago may not be appropriate for Ajo, AZ. I wish our leaders of all political stripes would do more thinking and rational discussion on this and many more important issues than grandstanding. Too much to hope for I am afraid. Mike JimHays wrote: > We also had boxing and wrestling in PE. As for the talk of people who > want to use their "second amendment rights" if the election does not > come out their way, I heard a "news" story yesterday about someone > advocating just that. > But as far as the Texas shooting situation, if that kid had not had > such easy access to guns then the shooting would not have taken > place. I am just thankful that he did not kill anyone except > himself. What is most upsetting about this situation is its proximity > to the bell tower where a sniper killed 16 (I think it was 16) people > in the 80's in what is thought to be the first of the now far to > frequent campus shooting sprees. > > > > mchonto wrote: >> >> Jim, >> >> I agree with your sentiment but I would add that there are some >> countries with more guns per capita than the US. We seem to want to >> shoot or bomb those we disagree with. Remember the talk a few months >> ago from people who wanted to use their " Second Amendment rights' if >> the November election does not turn out in their favor? To show how >> ancient I am, when I was in HS we had boxing and wrestling in P.E. We >> shook hands after a match and we better not show any poor >> sportsmanship. My very humble opinion. >> >> Mike Chontofalsky >> >> >> >> >> >> JimHays wrote: >>> Too many guns that are too easily accessible to too many people... I >>> know that opinion does not sit well with many on this list, but it >>> is my opinion. >>> >>> Personally, when I was that age I would not have had any idea of how >>> to get my hands on a weapon like that. Now it is as easy as going to >>> your nearest heavy arms dealer - and they are everywhere. >>> >>> >>> Richard Kasson wrote: >>>> >>>> Glad your son is safe. >>>> >>>> I can't figure out when it became necessary to grab a gun and start >>>> shooting innocent people when we get our little feelings hurt or >>>> when we don't make the team, etc. People need to just "cowboy up" >>>> and get over it. Jeez. >>>> >>>> *From:* tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org >>>> [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] *On Behalf Of *Dave Greig >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11:47 AM >>>> *To:* Tech-Geeks Mailing List >>>> *Subject:* [tech-geeks] Shot Fired at University of Texas >>>> >>>> Shots were fired today at the University of Texas Library.. Luckily >>>> my son was on the way to class when he got the warning to stay >>>> away. 1 Dead so far and they are saying its the gunman. >>>> Dave Greig >>>> N3BUO >>>> Director >>>> http://www.philoshopia.com . http://www.opticsbestbuy.com . >>>> http://www.redsoldier.com . http://www.chosentactical.com . >>>> http://www.refurbstuff.com >>>> Office: 817-453-0831 >>>> Toll Free: *866-759-9523 * >>>> >>>> 1022 E. Broad Street, Suite 1 >>>> >>>> Mansfield, TX 76063 >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >>> >>> | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >>> >>> >> >> | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
