Bill, all of the points you make are simply gratuitous assertions on your part. I own weapons, they don't make me feel powerful. They also don't have a mystique except to the deluded. I believe I am at least as qualified to speak as to what guns have....i.e. mystique, give feeling of power, etc. Why do I feel this? Because I have been around gun owners my entire life. I was raised with them in my family. Most of my friends owned them. They were prevalent in the area I grew up in. Virtually no one I know ever treated guns in an irresponsible way, nor have I ever seen anyone among the people I have known who ever considered going for a weapon to address a problem or grievance. I have a lifetime experience, Bill, and haven't seen it outside of military life.

As to the contention that you would rather deal with bombs, would you? It was silly of you to say so, buddy. Ever seen what about four bags of fertilizer will do?

The last point I would make, Bill, relates to your contention that handguns have no everyday, legitimate use. I would contend they have many everyday, legitimate uses. You know it too, or do I need to enunciate them.

As to the reason I posted those comparisons, it was an answer to the ignorant and gratuitous post by jaze just before it.

And in case anyone wonders, Bill D is a great friend of mine. I consider him a marvelous debater on most subjects. He backs his arguments with facts and solid logic. On this issue, in fact this is the only issue, I think he is off base. But he thinks the same of me.......

Mick