Thursday, June 23, 2005

A Disarmed Opposition is a Loyal Opposition

"Left-wing MK Ran Cohen (Yahad) made a move to curb possible violence by settlers on Wednesday by proposing a bill that would force them to take an oath of allegiance to the state as a condition for being supplied with IDF weapons for security."

Hey, it's gotta be done...otherwise, folks would be "liable to act as if they were in the 'wild West' and undermine the legitimacy of the law enforcement."

Just think if this rule was applied in America's major urban areas, where only the politically connected, proven loyalists could get a gun permit...

How to Choose an Unarmed Victim--A Primer

Easy--just pick the guy in the Ranger uniform.

"Some staff are happier with not carrying a weapon and believe that if a situation requiring one occurs, police should be involved."

Which means there will be plenty of time for your getaway!

Happy fleecing!

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