Why bother?
What's the point of arming your armored car drivers if they're going to hand over their sidearms at the first sign of trouble?
When this story broke, all the TV and radio news outlets were running with this little bit of misinformation (from the Boston Herald):
Of course, now the champions of the Assault Weapons Ban can use this as proof that the ban works - as if having the criminals opt for handguns, shotguns, or hunting (read: not scary-looking) rifles, instead of evil assault (read: scary-looking) rifles, will make our streets safer.
Now, gentle readers, let's suppose that this individual WAS, in fact, armed with two AK-47's. No doubt, this event would then be used as proof that the AWB needs to be extended and strengthened. Funny how they'd be able to spin any news story to fit their agenda. You'd think they were John Kerry supporters. Oh wait...never mind.
BOSTON -- Officials believe they may have a security-camera photo of the man who ambushed two armored car guards outside Bunker Hill Community College, fleeing with their .38-caliber revolvers and an undetermined amount of money.Show of hands - how many of you, if employed as an armored car driver, would see to it that your .38 was carried as a BACK-UP piece? Hey, there's a concept.
When this story broke, all the TV and radio news outlets were running with this little bit of misinformation (from the Boston Herald):
Initial reports had the robber armed with two AK-47 assault rifles, but authorities said they believe the man was carrying just two handguns when he confronted the guards at the ATM.How is it possible to mistake two handguns for two AK-47's? If this information came from the guards involved, then these guys are too stupid to be carrying in the first place.
Of course, now the champions of the Assault Weapons Ban can use this as proof that the ban works - as if having the criminals opt for handguns, shotguns, or hunting (read: not scary-looking) rifles, instead of evil assault (read: scary-looking) rifles, will make our streets safer.
Now, gentle readers, let's suppose that this individual WAS, in fact, armed with two AK-47's. No doubt, this event would then be used as proof that the AWB needs to be extended and strengthened. Funny how they'd be able to spin any news story to fit their agenda. You'd think they were John Kerry supporters. Oh wait...never mind.
