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ALL TIME HITS SSRN Top Ten Downloads for All Networks and All Papers January 2, 1997 to May 23, 2000 Downloads : 17789 Paper Title : Multiple Victim Public Shootings, Bombings, and Right-to-Carry Concealed Handgun Laws: Contrasting Private and Public Law Enforcement JOHN R. LOTT, JR. and WILLIAM M. LANDES Yale Law School and University of Chicago Law School Date posted to database:April 21, 1999
_________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT'S CORNER Dear friends, The Million Moms - who were considerably less than a million, and who weren't all moms by a long shot - ended their unfortunate march several weeks ago. But repercussions from that event are still being felt. Politicians are speaking more boldly about gun control. And a new anti-gun political activist group is likely to emerge from the Million Moms organization. As always, eternal vigilance is the price of liberty Meanwhile, we can always have a good laugh at their expense. The following little gem has been circulating among guns rights activists. It applies not only to the Million Moms, of course, but to all anti-gun forces. Author is unknown. * * * MILLION MOMS POP QUIZ A quick quiz for Million Mom marchers to consider. OK now, no cheating! 1. Ted Kennedy, Charles Schumer and Barbara Boxer strongly denounce private gun ownership. Their bodyguards, however, carry: A. Berettas B. Glocks C. Garbage can lids D. Slingshots 2. You and your baby daughter are awakened in the middle of the night by your estranged, abusive ex-husband. Although you have a restraining order against him, he is drunk and beats down your front door with a crowbar screaming, "If I can't have you, nobody can!" You should: A. Call Barbara Boxer. B. Call 911 C. Threaten legal action. D. Grab a ping-pong paddle. E. Reason with him (maybe he was an abused child). 3. Since 1987, 34 states have enacted concealed carry laws. Violent crime decreased significantly in these states and the anticipated "Dodge City" mayhem never materialized. Even critics were surprised. Concealed carry succeeded because: A. Sunspot activity decreased after 1987. B. Trigger locks rendered guns inoperative and therefore safe. C. Sarah Brady scared the crooks away. D. A healing wave of pacifism swept over the hearts of criminals in these 34 states. E. All of the above. 4. Schools, churches, subways, and restaurants have often been assaulted, but rarely military bases, police stations, or shooting clubs because: A. The targets aren't sitting or kneeling. B. VA benefits are lost if you shoot a soldier. C. You can't enter an army base without bumper stickers. D. Schools don't threaten felons with detention hall. E. All of the above. 5. Logic, reason, and common sense: A. Are irrelevant if they contradict your feelings. B. Should not apply to firearms. C. Defy opinion polls. D. Pale beside hysteria, fear, and political ambition. E. All of the above. * * * Sharon Harris, President / mailto:sharon@self-gov.org
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