OpinionFebruary 10, 2004
Guns aren't weapons until used as such
To the editor: In response to the article "Weapons of mass interest draw crowds" in Sunday's Southeast Missourian: May I remind you that these are not weapons unless they are used in a crime or in self-defense. Would you call a baseball bat a weapon if you were shopping for a bat? Bats are used as weapons sometimes...
To the editor:
In response to the article "Weapons of mass interest draw crowds" in Sunday's Southeast Missourian:
May I remind you that these are not weapons unless they are used in a crime or in self-defense. Would you call a baseball bat a weapon if you were shopping for a bat? Bats are used as weapons sometimes.
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Guns are simply firearms unless they are used in an illegal or defense purpose.
GARY E. SULLIVAN
Fremont, Mo.
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