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Newsgroups: net.followup
Subject: Re: Handguns: we're succumbing to mob rule
Message-ID: <289@houxj.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 31-Aug-83 12:03:40 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 31 12:03:40 1983
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	Yes, a lot of things can be dangerous (cars, handguns).
However, I see a difference between something with no utility
other than to kill people (handguns) and something primarily
used for beneficial purposes (cars).  We certainly shouldn't
get rid of everything that can possibly cause harm, but I
believe we should get rid of things that have no function other
than to cause harm (handguns).

					Bill Dietrich
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