"The only peope who cry about this kind of thing are people who have something to hide!"
We need to be careful with that "something to hide argument." The line can be drawn many places.
If you are stopped for a burned out tail light, why would you refuse to let the police search your car if you have nothing to hide?
If there is a shooting in your neighborhood, why would you refuse to let the police search your home for guns - or take your guns for a few months for testing purposes - if you have nothing to hide?
The argument is dangerous. It must be limited. Where and how we limit our right to privacy (should such a right exist) differentiates many gun owners from many liberals. We, as citizens, should not be subject to surprise inspections without due cause (and a valid, moral warrant).
Doc, for the record, I don't have a big problem with cops running my plates and checking my registration and inspection stickers. If they want to search my car, my home, etc., they better have a good reason. We just need to be careful of that argument. It is used to justify gun control.
If you have nothing to hide, why would you be against registering your guns? If they were stolen, it could facilitate their return. It's all for
your benefit.
Oh, yes, and "for the children".
It's like Al Gore - "close, but no cigar!"