Naomi, you hottie you!
I'm fortunate that both my Congressman and Illinois State legislators are pro gun. (Our Senators are just a lost cause. Durbin lies through his teeth and Obama spends all his time posing for 2008 campaign posters.)
In fact Christine Radogno my state Senator, now running against that mob enabler Giannoulis for Treasurer, is an NRA member.
I'd say let Ms. Jacobson know the truth, but you'd be wasting a stamp or phone call.
But for anyone else you might meet out there when the discussion turns to guns and "sensible gun control", it's worth pointing out that the .50 cal, has a unique distinction. It has never been used in any kind of crime in the United States.
In fact, in the whole state of Illinois in 2005 rifles of ANY kind were only used in 3 (or 4?) crimes, according to the FBI. How "sensible" is it to spend time and money banning a gun that has never been used in a crime?
But what the heck, let's ban 'em anyway. More phony "feelgood" answers.