[Moneyguy1]

pwd:

I am with you. Federal/state regulation of anything can go too far. A certain amount of regulation is necessary in many cases, such as making it a crime to drive on the wrong side of the road (one of my fasvorite examples!!) which interferes with an individual's freedoms. Those who advocate more regulation are probably, in part, afraid of the NRA because of the avid (and sometimes perceived as rabid) defense, rather than a measured, logical program of public education. Sane and rational gun owners who are responsible should not be afraid of control that is logically aimed at those who are irresponsible. The NRA should work with law enforcement to reduce the number of individuals that should not have firearms (gang bangers, etc). If this requires better control at largely unregulated gun shows, it would appear to be a small price to pay for the public relations benefits to the organization.

Yes....you are correct about fear.....Our entire administration's modus opporendi seems to be based on fear...almost a form of xenophobia, mixed in with a mistrust of each other at home. As a country, we seem to be heading down a very slippery slope which can lead to a terrible change in the form of government we currently enjoy.

It is interesting how the words of Walt Kelly through his Pogo character still ring true:

"We have met the enemy and he is us."

Thank you for the cogent and measured response. Greatly appreciated.