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Thus Spake mshinn@osf1.gmu.edu (Michael T Shinn):

%            National Rifle Association (NRA) On Campus!

<sarcasm>
Be still my beating heart.  
</sarcasm>

%  "A well-regulated Militia, composed of the Gentlemen, FreeHolders,
%   & other FreeMen was necessary to protect our ancient laws &

Fun fact for the NRA.  The 'well-regulated militia' is me.  More specifically,
the Virginia National Guard.  Fat rednecks with AKs are just wannabes.

%The National Rifle Association (NRA) will be speaking at George Mason
%University on Tuesday, April 29th.  The NRA is a grassroots organization
%that believes in the tenets of the Constitution.  It also provides firearm

As defined by the instigators of the Whiskey Rebellion. . . 

%citizens to own firearms and form militias for the protection of their 
%communities.

I'm all in favor of owning firearms, but forming vigiliante groups is ridiculous
in the day and age where Indian raids are no longer a threat.
 

John M. Atkinson
jatkinso@gmu.edu
"A nation which despises its soldiers will all too soon 
have a despicable army
                 --Jerry Pournelle