Gun makers sue officials over safety measures in legal clash
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and seven gun manufacturers filed a federal lawsuit in Atlanta accusing federal state and local officials of conspiring to curb safety measures in violation of constitutional rights. HUD Secretary Cuomo decried the suit while noting disparities with Smith & Wesson. The piece discusses potential counter moves in Congress and anticipated gun control amendments to education legislation.
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Censoring the opposition in gay rights battles
Cal Thomas argues against censorship of opponents to gay rights, criticizing Boy Scouts policies and Vermont civil unions. He claims intimidation silences dissent, questions the premise that behavior cannot change, cites AIDS as a security threat, and notes campus cases at Tufts and Middlebury as examples of conformity pressure in liberal society.
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Gore's gun issue could backfire on Gore in campaign
Stephen Chapman argues that Al Gore risks alienating suburban women by challenging Texas concealed-carry laws pushed by George W. Bush. The column reviews crime data, licensing figures, and safety training, noting gun permits generally go to law abiding citizens and that Bush defends self defense rights while Gore risks political backlash.
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