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Oregon Firearms Federation
Highball
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Visit Oregon Firearms FederationGive Me Islamic Terrorists Over Government Terroristsby Philip G.09/2001The government says that there are safety concerns associated with allowing competent gun-owners the privilege to possess concealed handguns on airliners.Some potential hazards include: innocent people being shot, increased dangers to the flight crew, air rage, the possibility of equipment failure or even the loss of the entire aircraft and everyone on board due to de-pressurization.Yet, we are now informed that our government has given itself the legal authority to dispatch a military F-16 to blow a hijacked airliner to smithereens with a sidewinder missile; somehow alleviating all of their safety concerns.This is terrorism ! It should now be clear to everyone. Our government would rather murder us than sanction an individual's right to neutralize a deadly threat, even if it saves countless innocent lives.As Joseph Stalin taught us, this distrust of citizens won't stop even after banningthe possession of all weapons. After all, a clever idea might result in the use of chewing gum as a deadly weapon.Observe, as your government quickly capitalizes on the World Trade Center tragedy by imposing more ineffective security measures at all airports. Scrutinizing your privacy and your belongings, even past the point of lunacy.Behold the perpetual growth of government, as each new solution will create at least two additional problems.No more nail clippers or fingernail files will be allowed in baggage.Uh-oh, ladies ! Now, what will they do about those deadly claws that you have grown during your vacation ?... (Oven mitts come to mind).With the confiscation of disposable razors, all previously well-groomed gentlemen will now start to resemble Osama bin Laden. More delays...Ink pens ? Too obvious... You're just gonna have to learn how to stab a pilot to death with a non-toxic, FAA approved, fluorescent yellow crayon!As the list of prohibitions gets longer, I can envision the need to arrive at the airport a good 10 hours before any scheduled flight to get in line for the strip search.Maybe by then, we'll demand that they give us a speedy walk-through X-Ray machine and a retinal scan. With such guaranteed security for everyone, we will no longer be able to tolerate the inconveniences and suspiciousness associated with Freedom.Philip G.http://www.offguardmagazine.org/20014/government_terrorists.phtml I heard a Stewerdess today on the tube...objecting to the PILOTS carrying guns..!!! Said that ' THESE PEOPLE COULD BE SUICIDEL,OR DEPRESSED "...... FOR GODS SAKE...THEY ALREADY COMMAND A GUIDED MISSLE...these anti-gun freaks never,never cease to amaze me... I trust my fellow citizen...far more then the fedgov....anyone who knows ANYTHING about history...how can you think differently ???