Poper
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I am a great fan of Dr. Walter E. Williams. A brilliant economist, he is also an astute observer of the Human Condition.
His May 21, 2008 column entitled "Control Criminals Not Guns" is another excellent musing about the failings of our current policy of Crime and Non-Punishment.
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/08/ControlCriminalsNotGuns.htm
An extraordinary clear thinker, Dr. Williams gives a fresh, honest insight into a serious issue/problem. If only the policy wonks will read, understand and act!
I sincerely love this guy!
My 2 cents, for your perusal.
Poper
I am a great fan of Dr. Walter E. Williams. A brilliant economist, he is also an astute observer of the Human Condition.
His May 21, 2008 column entitled "Control Criminals Not Guns" is another excellent musing about the failings of our current policy of Crime and Non-Punishment.
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/08/ControlCriminalsNotGuns.htm
(Emphasis mine.)If there is one clear basic function of government, it's to protect citizens from criminals. When government failure becomes so apparent, as it is in the murder of a police officer, officials seek scapegoats and very often it's the National Rifle Association and others who seek to protect our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. We hear calls for stricter gun control laws when what is really needed is more control over criminals.
An extraordinary clear thinker, Dr. Williams gives a fresh, honest insight into a serious issue/problem. If only the policy wonks will read, understand and act!
I sincerely love this guy!
My 2 cents, for your perusal.
Poper