Should Congress Ban High-Capacity Ammo Clips?

Motor Vehicles with High Capacity Horsepower, that's what we should go after next. In the US, one of the greatest killers (roughly 400% that of gun violence) is vehicle related. Modify all vehicles so as to have over 150HP and not exceed 70 MPH. I guarantee most people will survive their would be fatal crashes.

common argument: Why do you need more than 10 rounds? = Why do you need a car with the capability to surpass speed limits/outrun police?

Both are equally silly.

But, who wants to live a world where so many precautions have been taken that we no longer get to make our own decisions... What clothing I wear, which house I buy, which car I drive, Which Firearm I own. I own a Glock 17, . I am *currently* required by state law to limit my magazines to 10 rounds. No one is safer for that. And I have to pay double for mags with half capacity. It just creates a new class of criminal and makes owning weapons that much more hazardous for the gun owner. What is Legal in Oregon is a Felony on California's side of the imaginary line. People have been harming people in vastly creative ways for the better part of 10,000 years. Politicians aren't your friend, you are their Job security. Real solutions? Why do kids join gangs in the first place? What steps can be taken to minimize economically or socially disenfranchised people. Isn't murder already illegal? Those are the important questions. Issues such as mag capacity is really just there to give the political machine something to do. something to accomplish or not. Like Pro Wrestling or something hinging on some other type of drama.

Besides with Human Population soaring out of control, saving X many lives each year with un-demacratic laws, seems like small potatos.

Lastly, Two people I loved have been murdered with a Firearm. But, That's the way it goes. Such is life. I feel no impulse to restrict the rights of others because of any tragedy in my own life. I just live and live and live... Others should do the same.

Rick of CA 7:09PM March 03, 2011