Posted by mair on April 12, 2003, at 22:40:08
My 17 year old son took me to see this movie last night. He'd seen it before but really wanted me to see it also, and I was rather charmed that he insisted on going with me because he knew I'd probably not get there otherwise. It wasn't at all like I expected - less dreary, actually funny in lots of places, but oh so sobering. Dinah has told me that she thinks people of differing political leanings don't spend enough time really trying to understand the points of views of others. I fully admit that I have an almost impossible time understanding those who are against all types of gun control and registration, even laws targeting assault type weapons, and why so many people feel they have to own firearms. What was particularly striking was to find out that a very high percentage of Canadian families own firearms, but their death-by-gun totals are an infinitessimal percentage of ours.
Just food for thought.
Mair
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