Horrific Newtown, CT school shooting

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Of what purpose does it serve to own a weapon like this? Because if the answer is none...then why are they legal?

Because the NRA is essentially a lobbying arm now for gun and ammo manufacturers (it wasn't always, but it is now) and it's all about moving product. They want these things kept legal so they can sell them.

It's not the only think the NRA has lobbied about- I learned today that, since the 1980's, they have lobbied successfully for convicted felons to get their guns back. And many do, with no sort of review. Voting rights, they can't have back, but their guns, why sure. Because only one of those things can be purchased legally and it's all about moving product.

Federally convicted felons are still banned for life, but most felonies are state crimes, and many states now permit felons to own guns after they complete their sentence:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/14/us...irlY8lBrPWnmxg

As George Carlin said about war, it all comes down to stuff. In this case, selling stuff.