Folks: Always remember, that the U.S. has veto power over
everything that happens at the U.N., by virtue of their being a
permanent member of the Security Council. Therefore, should this
anti-gun law be enacted, it will be the fault of our own administration
that "appoints" these bozos to represent us at the UN. Don't let
anyone tell you otherwise!!!!!
http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=1363
UNITED NATIONS DRAFTS NEW GUN TREATY
Sunday, October 16, 2005 - FreeMarketNews.com
The United Nations is trying to ban guns again. The latest
"small-arms treaty" seeks to abolish the right of any citizens to
own virtually any kind of firearm. In the United States, such an effort
would strike at the heart of the Constitution's Second Amendment.
Recently appointed U.S. diplomat John Bolton has already stated
his view on this activity, as quoted by NRA Executive Wayne
LaPierre in The American Rifleman, "The United States will not
join consensus on a final document that contains measures
contrary to our constitutional right to keep and bear arms."
LaPierre references a document circulated by the
International Action Network on Small Arms entitled "Ownership"
which spells
out what the organization has determined to be "minimal"
goals toward this end. Among other things they recommended -- with
LaPierre's translation in parentheses:
. Prohibit civilian ownership of certain weapons (read: handguns
and semi-automatics).
. Prevent the build-up of private arsenals (read: ban gun
collecting).
. License all legal users. Register all small arms. Implement
safe storage requirements (read: U.N.-imposed site inspections of
your home with power to take your guns).
. Limit the carrying of guns (read: the end of Right to Carry).
. Restrict ammunition sales to license holders only.
Since it is unlikely that the United Nations will be
dissuaded from pursuing these changes anytime soon, LaPierre sets
out the job at hand. He concludes, "For us the task is daunting,
and the fight is enormous. The world gun-ban crowd is deadly serious. As
NRA members, this is our fight. And it is a do-or-die battle for
freedom."-DS staff reports - Free-Market News Network
