warpedskydiver 0 #1 October 18, 2006 http://www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=23539,1,22 It may still be far too difficult for SA's to arm themselves properly and the laws are far too oppressive on the law abiding citizens. Why don't they just give up and let the lawful citizens be equally armed as the criminals? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chanti 0 #2 October 18, 2006 This past weekend our accountant's husband shot and killed both her and himself when she told him she wanted a divorce. I guess that's why they do it. People over here are waaayyyy too trigger happy. I agree with the legislation. Why do people have to carry guns around anyway? -Chanti- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 October 18, 2006 Getting moved in 3, 2, 1..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #4 October 19, 2006 Quotehttp://www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=23539,1,22 It may still be far too difficult for SA's to arm themselves properly and the laws are far too oppressive on the law abiding citizens. Why don't they just give up and let the lawful citizens be equally armed as the criminals? The typical serious crime in this country (such as the frequent cash-in-transit heists) normally involves gangs of around 16-20 robbers, most of whom are armed with AK47 or R4 assault rifles and our police and security companies are virtually powerless against these gangs. The last of the military trained citizens are in their forties and fifties now - letting our citizens arm themselves equally is not an option. As we see happening in Iraq, throwing more guns into the mix is not solving anything. (I used the Iraq analogy on purpose because the fatality rate due to crime in SA is not far from the total fatality rate in Iraq). What is needed from our government is the political will to address crime. Unfortunately our President spends most of his time outside of the country, solving everyone else's problems. His (ex) deputy, when not in court facing rape and fraud charges (or showering to prevent AIDS), dances in the streets singing freedom songs. Corruption, greed, nepotism, incompetence and all the other attributes of an emerging banana republic are standing in the way of what should be one of the powerhouses of the Southern Hemispere. The 2010 Soccer World Cup - would you risk coming here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 October 19, 2006 QuoteUnfortunately our President spends most of his time outside of the country, solving everyone else's problems. His (ex) deputy, when not in court facing rape and fraud charges (or showering to prevent AIDS), dances in the streets singing freedom songs. Corruption, greed, nepotism, incompetence and all the other attributes of an emerging banana republic are standing in the way of what should be one of the powerhouses of the Southern Hemispere. Still one hell of a country though. As for the football thats going to be carnage as hundreds of niaeve people from all around the world are robbed at gun point, raped and shot and stabbed.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #6 October 19, 2006 Quote Still one hell of a country though. Indeed. But not for sissies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
