THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, August 17, 1994 TAG: 9408170004
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A12 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 28 lines
Crime is the greatest concern of the American people. The best deterrent to crime is an armed citizenry.
The problem is, I'm not that accurate with a handgun. That's why I want a hand grenade. With a hand grenade, I wouldn't have to be that accurate.
I demand my constitutional right to bear arms. Any limit to this basic human right is a threat to the freedom of all Americans.
It is this kind of thinking, by the NRA and its Republican lap dogs, that is threatening to kill the most sweeping anti-crime bill in years.
The bill includes a ``three-strikes-you're-out'' provision. Should someone convicted of three felonies be allowed out on the streets where he can continue to be a threat to society? (Example: Oliver North.) I don't think so.
DAVID L. CAMPBELL
Virginia Beach, Aug. 12, 1994 by CNB