hodgepodge
Senior Member (Gold)
A few weeks ago, some yahoo writes to the Annapolis Capital praising the Parkland mob and praising "common sense gun laws". I respond with "Here are MD gun laws" and let's make laws on facts vs. emotions.
The yahoo responds to my letter:
Regarding Hodgepodge’s letter (The Capital, May 4) responding to my thoughts (The Capital, March 23) on the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting and the actions of the students who survived the tragic incident:
I respect his opinions on the Second Amendment, so I won't debate the many points he raised about gun ownership and regulations.
My earlier letter was intended to salute the efforts of the students who became actively involved in and perhaps will shape the national gun debate in a way no adults could do.
Perhaps the Parkland shooting and these engaged students will generate serious interest in and funding for a much-needed gun violence research project that would help this nation answer questions that have plagued the gun debate for decades: the causes of gun violence, its effect on society and the best way to prevent this.
Since Mr. Hodge critiqued me on this matter, I pose this question to him and your readers: What is the purpose of the AR-15, or any so-called assault-style rifle, other than to inflict maximum damage on the most people in the shortest amount of time? In my opinion, this weapon belongs only on the rifle range or in combat.
JIM SCOTT
Arnold
He concedes to several points. He still likes the Parkland students.
He wants gun violence research. OK, but not politically motivated research. I'd fund John Lott. What points do I need to make here?
He also asks "Why does anyone need an AR-15?" He uses the phrase "so-called assault-style" which concedes a point I can drive through. They look like assault rifles, but they are not. He also answers his own question. They belong in combat (Not really, I know.) or on the range. I will add "or in home defense". What other points do I need to add here.
Thank you for your suggestions.
The yahoo responds to my letter:
Regarding Hodgepodge’s letter (The Capital, May 4) responding to my thoughts (The Capital, March 23) on the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting and the actions of the students who survived the tragic incident:
I respect his opinions on the Second Amendment, so I won't debate the many points he raised about gun ownership and regulations.
My earlier letter was intended to salute the efforts of the students who became actively involved in and perhaps will shape the national gun debate in a way no adults could do.
Perhaps the Parkland shooting and these engaged students will generate serious interest in and funding for a much-needed gun violence research project that would help this nation answer questions that have plagued the gun debate for decades: the causes of gun violence, its effect on society and the best way to prevent this.
Since Mr. Hodge critiqued me on this matter, I pose this question to him and your readers: What is the purpose of the AR-15, or any so-called assault-style rifle, other than to inflict maximum damage on the most people in the shortest amount of time? In my opinion, this weapon belongs only on the rifle range or in combat.
JIM SCOTT
Arnold
He concedes to several points. He still likes the Parkland students.
He wants gun violence research. OK, but not politically motivated research. I'd fund John Lott. What points do I need to make here?
He also asks "Why does anyone need an AR-15?" He uses the phrase "so-called assault-style" which concedes a point I can drive through. They look like assault rifles, but they are not. He also answers his own question. They belong in combat (Not really, I know.) or on the range. I will add "or in home defense". What other points do I need to add here.
Thank you for your suggestions.