On 27 Aug 00, at 16:32, Greg Sterling wrote: > Autos, knifes and skateboards all have legitimate alternative uses > besides killing. What other use does a firearm have? Protection of oneself and one's family. Provision of food on the table (some of us like to be able to feed one's family without the supermarket, especially when one lives in the "country"). Ask your local police department if they can guarantee you service in a minute's notice if you call them (assuming that you can). What are the "legitimate uses" of skateboards? Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Professional Corporation 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA Phone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink> "Ex Tristitia Virtus"