OK, since I initially ignored this thread because I've got absolutely no interest in the Ti or Scandium guns, and only learned of the discussions via another thread, I'm going to risk the ire of the moderators and throw in this comment.
Yes, we ALL want to discuss Smith & Wesson firearms.
But given the nature of the agreement that is now in place, I am FIRMLY of the opinion that any discussion of the potential purchase of a new S&W MUST include reference to the agreement.
Why?
Because quite a few people still have no clue about the agreement's existence or the danger it poses to all law-abiding gun owners.
But how can this be, you may wonder, especially if you've become sick of reading the incessant posts on this subject over the past nearly two years (yep, it's been nearly TWO years since S&W signed their little understanding with the Clinton administration). It certainly may seem as if the entire world should know about this agreement by now.
Unfortunatly, there are a lot of people who just aren't as interested in firearms in the same way that we are, and there are a lot of new converts to the cause since September 11.
This education effort needs to be continuous.
If you don't like the reference to the agreement, posted by me, Sam, or some of the others for whom this cause still burns very brightly, simply gloss over it, ignore it, stick your fingers in your eyes, turn your head and cough, whatever.
But just because you're sick of it doesn't mean that it's not important.
Quite frankly, I'm sick of it, too. The incessant reminders of what this company -- a company I supported for years -- did to endanger my rights, the wedge it's driven between members of these boards, and the aggravation and effort that I've put into discussions and arguments on this and other boards.
But I absolutely will not shirk my responsibilities to a just cause simply because others are tired of reading about it.
Ok, Mal, I've had my say, and in doing so violated your rule. Deal with me and my message as you will.
