tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post5982088740934503430..comments2023-12-26T04:46:33.026-05:00Comments on The Unexpected Twists and Turns: Long-Gun Registry: What's Going On?Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-30658577795608624462010-05-04T19:23:25.841-04:002010-05-04T19:23:25.841-04:00No offense taken for the off colour comment. It wa...No offense taken for the off colour comment. It was simply to inform you or anyone else who wants to leave a comment that I'm open to listening to another side of an argument as long as it's delivered in a respectful way.<br /><br />I appreciate the time you have taken to leave these comments. I have indeed learned some things, and I'm sorry to hear that you can no longer enjoy your hobby as you once did. HHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-78078275816346201512010-05-04T17:53:10.997-04:002010-05-04T17:53:10.997-04:00I don't know what action is called for. All I ...I don't know what action is called for. All I know is that the activity I enjoy is being slowly shut down bit by bit. Shooting ranges are closing because they no longer can afford the continuing new rules that bureaucrats who have never fired a gun keep making up. Many gun stores have gone out of business, to the delight of many I'm sure, but these were the livelihood of many. I'm talking about Quebec mostly. I know you have probably never been to a club but you would be impressed by the safety and respect of firearms by all members. I have seen police officers use the club and most if not all would be banned from membership, I couldn't believe it. I understand the fear of the unknown that people have for firearms, if I was in combat or someone pointed one at me I'd be fearful too. Unfortunatly there will always be others who think nothing of human life. If I knew the the powers that be would put into law that as far as gun laws go, it would not change any more I would happily live with the current registry. But like I said it's bit by bit. Thank you for the kind words after I was rude to you. Perhaps in another situation I would think as you do.Iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-48474822793702415522010-05-04T16:42:40.889-04:002010-05-04T16:42:40.889-04:00Thanks for writing back, Ian. I think that it'...Thanks for writing back, Ian. I think that it's important for people to be able to agree to disagree. That way, there's a greater probability of finding common ground and, hopefully, some kind of compromise or solution.<br /><br />I do understand that some people enjoy shooting, just like any other leisure activity, and I'm sure you, like many others, practice gun safety, but there's always those few that ruin it for everyone, like Marc Lépine, the person behind the Montreal Massacre.<br /><br />Whether the long gun registry is responsible for a 10%, 20% or 50% reduction in spousal homicide is immaterial. The point is that it has saved lives and made our communities safer.<br /><br />What kind of action do you propose?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-42105797201097386272010-05-04T14:15:36.311-04:002010-05-04T14:15:36.311-04:00Agreed. I apologize if I was disrespectful to you....Agreed. I apologize if I was disrespectful to you. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I enjoy shooting as much as someone who enjoys golfing or fishing or any other pastime. I don't believe registration solves anything except for the government when they want to ban certain firearms. Have you ever been to Vermont? Did you know it's the only State that does not require a permit to carry. I'm sure you felt safe there. But perhaps you didn't know. And yes, I should respect your opinions, not everyone can agree.Ian Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-74194233162157349922010-05-04T02:30:29.019-04:002010-05-04T02:30:29.019-04:00My statistics come from the Canadian Labour Congre...My statistics come from the Canadian Labour Congress, an organization that I deem a reliable source. <br /><br />Just a reminder. If you want to post comments on my blog, you have to be respectful of me and my views, as I am respectful of yours. These "lies" I have chosen to post are not things I have made up, and I don't appreciate your insinuation.<br /><br />There are people paying money on both sides, sir. The firearm lobby is much more powerful and is paying to make it easier to obtain and use firearms in this country.<br /><br />As a person who lost a childhood friend to an accidental shooting, I fully support any legislation that requires people to be more responsible for their firearms. No one's saying you can't have one.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-5171274103897096702010-05-03T20:30:43.525-04:002010-05-03T20:30:43.525-04:00Ian Baker The 10,000 inquiries you mention are all...Ian Baker The 10,000 inquiries you mention are all inquiries to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) which "pings" when any inquiry is made, traffic violations, shoplifting or any other minor infraction. There is not 10,000 gun inquiries every year. Spousal homicides have been on the decline since mid 70's, are you really suggesting that it's fallen by 50% since the introduction of bill c-68. The Canadian Chief of Police Association is paid big time by the producers of registry software. Stop the lies and learn the factsIan Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-4884884555142839292010-04-20T21:22:48.194-04:002010-04-20T21:22:48.194-04:00How can a registry that is consulted 10,000 times ...How can a registry that is consulted 10,000 times a day and has reduced the spousal homicide rate by 50% be "ineffectual" and a waste of the taxpayers' money?<br /><br />Oh I know! You just wanted me to put your name in my draw for the graphic novel, AYA: the Secrets Come Out! :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-24672944128529872532010-04-19T23:51:28.897-04:002010-04-19T23:51:28.897-04:00Bravo to the MPs that had the guts to stand up and...Bravo to the MPs that had the guts to stand up and admit that the registry was inefectual and a waste of taxpayers money. If you think that a registry is going to eliminate crime, you need to rethink the reality of who is doing the killing on the streets.Don Rollinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-29742900469671688912010-03-24T04:23:26.392-04:002010-03-24T04:23:26.392-04:00Je suis complètement d'accord. On ne veut pas ...Je suis complètement d'accord. On ne veut pas de ton arme, simplement que votre arme soit inscrite et c'est tout! Et la paperasse n'est pas une excuse!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-42705160057637943122010-03-17T21:51:01.188-04:002010-03-17T21:51:01.188-04:00Je n'en peux plus du discours "Ne touchez...Je n'en peux plus du discours "Ne touchez pas à mon gun !".<br />Je ne vois vraiment pas en quoi ce registre peut brimer la liberté des chasseurs.<br />Ce projet de loi veut retirer les armes de chasse du registre pour n'y conserver que les armes de poing. Ce qui reviendrait à la situation qui prévalait avant l'instauration de ce fameux registre.<br />Ce qui laisserait des gens comme Marc Lépine se procurer des armes de chasse sans que personne ne soit au courant, comme cela s'est passé en 1989.<br />Et je signe :La Rédactionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09668159481502614592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-57906338423233751812010-03-16T18:54:02.260-04:002010-03-16T18:54:02.260-04:00If you feel so sure of your own statistics then wh...If you feel so sure of your own statistics then why didn't you leave your name Anonymous.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864934440190894300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109378176648403566.post-27752762612425192632010-03-16T15:03:54.420-04:002010-03-16T15:03:54.420-04:00Please stop twisting statistics to suite your view...Please stop twisting statistics to suite your views. Homicides by firearm have been decreasing since the late 1970's. This information is from Statistics Canada and is public. I think you should at least do your research before posting such false-facts if you want anyone to take you seriously.<br />The MP's who voted in support of C-391 have done so and know that the "facts" you are stating are nothing but tiwsted half-truths, you must follow the book of Wendy Cukier and her minions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com