Wow, I had to go back and read the last posting a little slower to absorb all the jibberish and 'point making'. Come on people, our world is collapsing around us and this is what we find to argue about when it comes to elections? I'm a woman that understands how you feel, but the picture is way bigger than that. Your womb and the womb of your children are in your world. You have way more control over that than you seem to think. Instead of worrying about abortion or who thinks your a dyke (hello... its the internet, who cares). Worry about being a responsible person not getting pregnant and teach your children the same and this wont be such a huge issue for you. You can control when and how you have sex. Its about making the right decisions.
What about our relations with the rest of the world so we can avoid another 9/11? How about getting our economy back in shape to assure your children will have jobs and health care? I'm not trying to make any mad or offend anyone, I just think we all need to step back and take a bigger look at things, more fully responsible choices for everyone. And I think people need to educate themselves better. For instance, are you aware that an 'assult rifle' is exactly this...
An individual weapon with provision to fire from the shoulder.
Capable of selective fire.
Intermediate-power cartridge between pistol and traditional rifle.
Ammunition is supplied from a detachable box magazine.
Fires from a closed bolt with the breech locked.
I'm a deer hunter, and by definition, my family and I hunt with assult rifles. And before anyone gets all wishy washy about deer hunting, do your homework on what would happen if people didnt hunt now that thier natural preditors are gone. Some people have it in them to hunt, others do not. But things have to die if we are going to eat. And I agree, regulations are good. So is what some states have decided to do about hunters safety. Absoluty. However, I'm a firm believer...'if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns'. Besides, I think we should also be able to conceil and carry (provided regulations). I guarentee our crime rate would drop incredibly. People are going to be a lot less likely to rob or rape you if theres even a chance you may be carrying. But than again, I think we should bring back public display.