I tryed to post a reply there, but it seems to be doing an instant edit. I obviously said something that Warner Brothers finds objectionable. Humm.
Well, here is what I attempted to post:
First let me say that it's nice of Warner Bros. to provide this space for the exchange of free ideas.
Please allow me to give them a plug. The "WB" has brought you such hits as:
The Matrix
Romeo Must Die
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Chill Factor
Conspiracy Theory
Eraser
Fire Down Below
Lethal Weapon 1, 2, 3 & 4
Mars Attacks
Murder at 1600
The Postman
Soldier
Three Kings
US Marshals
Wild Wild West
and many, many other children's movies
It amazes me that people that make their money under the protection of the First Amendment, are so quick to condemn the Second.
Let's start off by saying, "Yes Virginia, I'm Pro-gun". That having been said, let me add "I'm Anti-violance. I'm Anti-crime. And I am completely unforgiving when it comes to gun violence"
Does the United States have a violence problem? Absolutely. Are firearms used in violent crimes? Yes, in a lot of cases they are. Will outlawing firearms solve our violence or crime problems? No it will not.
One of the most interesting information sites I have found on the Internet is Guncite.com. I would recommend it to anyone who wants researched information on gun control. Below are some links to sections that should be of particular interest to participants of this discussion.
Here is an interesting piece on "Gun Accidents, including children"
http://www.guncite.com/gun_control_gcgvacci.html
Here is an interesting piece on "International Violent Death Rates"
http://www.guncite.com/gun_control_gcgvintl.html
For more on the media and it's effect on violence in our society, may I recommend "www.Killology.com". Lt Col. Dave Grossman currently has two books out. "On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society" and "Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill". You should find these interesting reading.
Education is a wonderful thing. More people should try it.
Take care
John Hollister
[This message has been edited by John Hollister (edited May 10, 2000).]