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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
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Subject: Re: Disc brake maintenance tips
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:56:05 -0500
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On 7/10/2024 8:59 AM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
> On 7/10/2024 9:22 AM, AMuzi wrote:
>>
>> Mr Princep started The Great War in 1914 with a pathetic 
>> little .380 3-1/2" barrel Browning 1910.  Doesn't look 
>> scary at all.
> 
> So much insulting and deflecting to avoid dealing with 
> pertinent questions!
> 
> If a couple shots from a handgun are powerful enough to 
> start a world war, why do private citizens need access to more?
> 
> More specifically, there is no practical civilian need for 
> an AR-style rifle or for the ability to spray dozens of 
> rounds in less than a minute. The only documented public use 
> for that capability, AFAIK, has been to facilitate murders 
> of rooms full of innocent victims.
> 
> It's my bet that not one of you have used that capability 
> for anything but "fun." It's also my bet that neither John 
> nor Tom Kizer nor Mr. Tricycle Rider even own an AR-style 
> gun. You are arguing for the great benefits of something you 
> see no need to own.
> 
> And you're ignoring the obvious detriments to society - 
> because you have emotional attachment to guns. You love 
> them, and want nobody to speak ill of them.
> 
As with bicycles, bicycle equipment, election decisions (all 
discussed here recently) people make decisions for every 
reason and for no reason, despite your disdain. and that's 
their right.

-- 
Andrew Muzi
am@yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971