Issodhos, talking out the other side of his mout, writes:
> Bill Bartlett wrote:
> > 'm dubious about self-defense as a legitimate use for a firearm myself, to
> >  be honest.
>
>       Actually, they are quite effective, and the best part is that
> they almost never have to be discharged.  In fact, the mere
> possibility that a firearm may be in one's home or on one's person
> acts as a deterrent in itself.

But a few days ago, you said:
"The fact that Norway has a low firearms related crime rate while its
private citizens have access to firearms indicates there is no
corelation between the private ownership of firearms and crime."

How did you manage this sudden, 180 degree change of belief?  Or were
you being deceitful all along?

martin

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