Mr. Gordon Southern makes several misstatements in his article. First he states that the “National Rifle Association is against any type of law that would limit what weapons a person could own.” Later in the article, he states that the NRA supported the National Firearms Act of 1934. The NFA of 1934 prevents sale of true assault firearms without extensive background checks, long waiting periods, and high cost. An assault weapon is one that fires more than one shot with one pull of the trigger, i.e. a machine gun. Cost today is in the thousands of dollars, waiting is six months or more after you purchase the firearm, and paperwork requires signature of the chief law enforcement officer where you live.
Next he states: “Several states in the 1800s outlawed the holding of personal weapons.” Fact, but Mr. Southern fails to tell you why. The laws were made to keep firearms out of the hands of recently freed slaves.
Mr. Southern, when was the last child killed in a fire in the United States? In my research, it looks like about 50 years. Why? Building codes, sprinkler systems, little that can burn in classrooms, and most importantly, the willingness of teachers to become involved in fire safety. What if they became as involved in student safety?
Some suggested reading: On Killing by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, SSRI stories, ssristories.com, read David Kopel article (Dec. 17, 2012) in the Wall Street Journal titled “Guns, Mental Illness and Newtown,” and any information about use and misuse of the many drugs used for depression. In addition, look at the many very violent games our children play. Games that each killing.
What do I think, Mr. Southern? I think, once again, we are becoming too involved in the tool, and nowhere near enough involved in the toolman.
USAF (Ret.) Master Sgt. George L. Voltz,
Logansport
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PUBLIC FORUM: Minimize our risk before making bet
A Logansport letter-writer calls a local proposal to generate energy from refuse-derived fuels a risky gamble.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making event a success
A Big Brothers, Big Sisters representative is grateful for the community's support in a recent fundraiser.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor tells residents of positive change
When the residents of Logansport elected me as their new mayor in November 2011, it was truly an honor.
Our city was battling back from a devastating loss of 1,500 jobs in five years, a recession that wasn’t letting up on the household income of our residents, a divided fire protection commitment in our county and an overall sense of loss in our community. -
PUBLIC FORUM: Say thank you during National Nurses Week
Having an unsuspected or immediate need for medical attention can be a traumatic event for just about any person. In our current healthcare system, there are entirely too many unknowns.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making the baseball season happen
With spring and warmer weather (finally!), brings another baseball season. The board and managers/coaches at Logansport Youth Baseball have been extremely busy over the past two years renovating both our fields to provide a quality atmosphere for our players and fans who support our league.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Direction is the best option presented
Logansport is facing a serious problem with our current coal-fired generation plant. New EPA regulations will require millions of dollars to upgrade or shut down. The city and LMU have been exploring options to provide a solution to this looming problem.
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PUBLIC FORUM: 95 percent an inflated estimate
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