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Possibly the stupidest ‘How to prevent gun violence’ article at least acknowledges its own stupidity

December 18, 2012 By Kathy Shaidle

Even an amateur like me can cite arguments against these suggestions off the top of my head, before my first cup of coffee’s kicked in. At least the authors had the brains to add the “cons” to the “pros,” but even their “cons” don’t encompass everything that’s dumb about this.

I mean, look at this:

Imagine having a regulator reviewing every eBay auction.

Yeah, imagine!

This is “Treaty of Versailles” level “unintended consequences” stuff.

Have fun in the comments, all wide awake, well informed people.

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