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National Defense
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ifeminists
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January 2009
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Baloney Ballistics Gun databases fail. Devoting so much record keeping to every gun sold guarantees wasted effort, since less than 1 percent of all guns sold will ever be used in a crime. |
ifeminists
July 6, 2005
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Domestic Violence Victims Need Self-Defense Every American anti-domestic violence advocate should advise victims -- male or female -- to learn self-defense. They should lobby for the repeal of any law or policy that hinders responsible gun ownership. |
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Give Police a Seat at the Homeland Security Policy Table, Says Sheriff Police departments have a lot to contribute to the international fight against terrorism and should be able to participate in big picture strategy discussions that shape U.S. diplomacy and international relations. |
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Salon.com
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