Letter to Baltimore Sun - read and give criticism before I send it, please!

jmcgonig said:

Even read the board "Freedom Hating Politicians". Nobody is "Freedom Hating", everybody just has a different opinion on what it is.

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adoy said:

Excellent article!
Pleas post final copy.
I would love to send it along to friends and family.

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RAJay said:

My comment would be around the use of "pass the test"

Non-gun owners might think there is a literal exam for which you must take.

Maybe use "meets the requirements for..."

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MikeH said:

Good stuff!

Just my $0.02. I'd suggest that you drop the reference to the "Wild West." It's already been shown that the "Wild West" was a Hollywood creation. Crime statistics back then were far lower than many towns and cities across the US today. It may even be argued that widespread carry of firearms actually helped keep peace and order when police presence was minimal.

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rseymorejr said:

"*Handgun-related crime by permit holders accounts for the tiniest fraction of gun crime; less than 1 percent. *This is a fact, which can be verified by anyone from the FBI's crime statistics."


unless you are going to cite the actual source of the statistic, I don't think you should use it. I would say something general like:
"Handgun related crimes committed by permit holders are extremely rare"

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Tom43491 said:

The motivation for carrying a gun is simply self defense. *If the unthinkable should happen, it gives the carrier an option other than bwing helpless and victimized. *It allows the carrier to protect themselves and their family, should the need arise. *The alternative is just hoping that you never find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. *Police officers won't be there when you need them. They come later to document and investigate. *Your own protection is up to you and you alone. *When seconds count, the police are minutes away, or longer. *In addition, law-abiding citizens carrying handguns passively deter crime. *No one ever has to know someone is carrying a gun for this to happen. *The simple fact that the law allows anyone who is inclined to carry a handgun to do so is all it takes. *It makes all but the most unstable criminals think twice. *They are less bold, less ready to strike, because they know they may not have the upper hand. *It is common sense. *If you were going to target someone for a crime, would you prefer an armed target?

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