{barf alert} International Action Network on Small Arms

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Welcome to IANSA.

Small arms are the tools of death used by soldiers and civilians alike. They fuel and
increase the lethality of conflicts; they are used in an indiscriminate manner to kill
civilians of all ages, colors and persuasions; they are used to intimidate citizens
and communities all over the world; they are the most lethal and frightening tools to
express violence at home.

The proliferation and unlawful use of small arms is one of the most serious
humanitarian challenges for the next millennium. Governments have begun to
address the small arms issue at the local, national, regional, and international
levels. However, NGOs are concerned that governments are taking a piecemeal
approach only - not least because many are significant suppliers of small arms.

The international NGO community believes, therefore, that a coordinated
independent effort is essential to push forward the boundaries of international
action. Toward these ends, a global network of NGOs have come together to
establish the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA).
http://www.iansa.org/
 
Old topic but . . .

Get rid of small arms and your conflicts will resemble more of the medieval swords and spears. That's the brave new world I am looking forward too.

NGOs ??? That means that corporations and think tanks will be dreaming up the next global social experiments to be forced down people's throats instead of corrupt politicians who (at least in the U.S.) have some chance of being thrown out when they cross the line.

BAH! This is going to ruin my day. :mad:

If you want to see who the enemy really is, check the "Participants" link and choose a country. Lots of fun!

[This message has been edited by Dark Avenger (edited August 18, 2000).]
 
Actually, like www.sksbuyback.org (which now seems to have been pulled), I love being able to direct people to IANSA's web site. Easy proof that the anti-self defense movement is an international effort.

I particularly enjoyed one story they told of how around 100 men with AK's in Liberia managed to start a revolution in which 200,000 people died. I've used that very effectively with people in Phoenix. All you need to say is ... since we can still have firearms, how far do you think 100 men with full auto AK's would get in Phoenix before we would finally be able to stop them? It's clear to anyone that they wouldn't be able to slaughter 200,000 people, or make much progress in attacking innocents. Arizona men and women would take them out before they could wreak such carnage ... only because we have firearms.

Yes, I like the IANSA site. It is a great example of 'white tower' academia, and ignorance of firearms and human nature. IMHO.

Live and let live. Regards from AZ
 
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