It has been

in the news about all the very tragic situations

reference the improper use of firearms, often by

children.

There is

not a more serious scenario than to have children playing

with guns; however, we must get our thinking in order

with this situation. To blame the weapon and not the

responsible people is not the answer at all. I strongly

feel America is about to make some very serious mistakes

reference the liberal antigun lobby.

Every time

I hear of a tragic situation with a gun and a child I

immediately think: "Where are the parents?"

Parents wouldn't keep open bottles of poison lying around

the house or lighter fluid and matches or kegs of gun

powder, or open electrical wires. Why then in the name of

common sense would they leave loaded guns lying around in

the vacinity of small children? To listen to the liberal

agenda of "Let's just get rid of all the guns"

has very serious consequences. Listen to what Paul Harvey

has to say on the subject:

"Are

you considering backing gun control laws? Do you think

that because you may not own a gun, the rights guaranteed

"CONSIDER;

In 1929 the Soviet Union established gun control. From

1929-1953, approximately 20 million dissidents, unable to

defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

"In

1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915-1917, 1.5

million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were

rounded up and exterminated.

"Germany

established gun control in 1938 and from 1939-1945, 13

million Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, the mentally ill and

others, who were unable to defend themselves, were

rounded up and exterminated.

"China

established gun control in 1935. From 1948-1952, 20

million political dissidents, unable to defend

themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

"Guatemala

established gun control in 1964. From 1964-1981, 100,000

Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded

up and exterminated.

"Uganda

established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979,

300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were

rounded up and exterminated.

"Cambodia

established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one

million "educated" people, unable to defend

themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

"That

places total victims who lost their lives because of gun

control at approximately 56 million in the last century.

Since we should learn from the mistakes of history, the

next time someone talks in favor of gun control, find out

which group of citizens they wish to have exterminated.

"It

has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were

forced to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be

destroyed, a program costing the government more than

$500 million. The results Australia-wide: Homicides are

up 3.2 percent, assaults are up 8 percent, armed

robberies are up 44 percent. In that country's state of

Victoria, homicides with firearms are up 300 percent.

Over the previous 25 years, figures show a steady

decrease in armed robberies and Australian politicians

are on the spot and at a loss to explain how no

improvement in "safety" has been observed after

such monumental effort and expense was successfully

expended in "ridding society of guns."

"It's

time to state it plainly: guns in the hands of honest

citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control

laws only affect the law-abiding citizens. Take action

before it's too late. Write or call your

delegation."

The Rev.

Dr. Knox Herndon is the pastor of His House Community

Church (SBC) and a substitute school teacher in the

Fayette County School System, and a former Army chaplain.

The church is currently meeting in the American Legion

Log Cabin across from the fountain on the Square in

Fayetteville (but not for long). Prayer line

770-719-2365; e-mail [email protected] .