Gun-Free paradise: South Africa

Gun-free does not equate to crime-free
December 20, 2006 Edition 1


Once again a high-profile personality makes headline news as a victim
of violent crime in South Africa. What happened to the government's
gun-free utopia?

The past few months have seen violent crime escalate to levels that
prompt even international institutions to voice concerns.

This latest horror killing of Taliep Petersen is testimony that the
Fire-arms Control Act is proving to be precisely what many predicted -
a diabolical disaster, contrary to claims by Gun Free South Africa and
cronies.

Our unofficial crime stats are more convincing proof than ever that
the ANC government's propagandist gun control and disarmament
campaigns are bearing fruit, in that we are all at the mercy of
violent criminals.

The public has been led to believe that the inanimate gun is the
problem and elimination of guns from society will spontaneously
transform us into a safe and secure utopia. What utter rubbish.

We have a violent, sick and demented society and no amount of gun
control will alleviate that harsh reality. Perhaps indicative of Gun
Free SA's double standards and contentious agendas is its stark,
ominous silence.

Gun-free simply does not equate to crime-free.


Cape Argus (newspaper), Edition 1, 12/20/2006

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Those who live by the sword
get shot by those who don't.
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