One response on the part of decent and civilized people to the late unpleasantness in Germany has been to declare “Never Again.” That means that whenever we see aspects of Nazism cropping up (anywhere, and not just in Germany) we speak up. If you see something, say something.

(Godwin’s Law is analagous to saying that if you go to the doctor and he finds an aggressive melanoma on you, he should say nothing about it because mentioning the c-word is considered unnecessarily inflammatory.)

The fact is that the Nazis imposed gun control on the German people, who went along like good little followers and did not have a Second Amendment to protect them. The registration and eventual confiscation of guns in private hands eventually made the German government’s job a lot easier.

Gun registration and confiscation also helped governments massacre their own people in Armenia, Russia, Cambodia, etc.

When Fenty et al start taking a page out of the totalitarian butchers’ book I expect people to stand up and call them on it. It shows what contempt D.C.’s leaders have for the Constitution and the people.

“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!” - Adolph Hitler, 15 April 1935 (In an address to the Reichstag)

They will know who has weapons to oppose them when liberty is at stake.

“Any government that would attempt to disarm its people is despotic; and any people that would submit to it deserve to be slaves!” - Stephen F. Austin, 1835

The fact is, the police cannot be everywhere at once. If you choose not to defend yourself or your family, that is your absurd decision and I wish you luck. However, for those of us who choose to exercise our Second Amendment right…Remember the old adage: “It is better to be judged by twelve than carried by six!”

“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” — Edward R. Murrow

“If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government — and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.” — EDWARD ABBEY

“Personally, I carry a gun because I’m too young to die and too damn old to take an ass kickin.” - Bill Fleming

Contrary to what you politicos tell you, this is your country, and it is ruled by law, and that law is found in the Constitution of the United States. Any law or rule that violates the Constitution is invalid. Yes, you may be arrested for violating their petty rules but the Constitution is still the law of the land, well, at least for now!

Unconstitutionally, banning through procedure one whole class of firearms…semi autos. You know, like the Berrettas issued to the troops…a militia weapon.

What section of the constitution says it’s ok to “license” a right? Show me because I want to check all the speech licenses at the NY Times.

Just living in DC is a reasonable expectation of danger.

As I expected, Fenty would come up with ludicrous and onerus requirements to restrict the exercising of your rights.

I bet Fenty is against proving your citizenship with photo id at the polls.

If those same requirements, testing, fingerprinting, registration and permitting were proposed to apply for voter registration, do you think that would be ok?

By the way Mike, it’s still foot dragging if you come up with idiotic legislation like this even if you do it quickly.

You lost, D.C. Get over it and respect the Supreme Court’s decision and the people’s Constitutional rights.

The Heller decision was pro self-defense.

Having your handgun locked up unloaded (deja’vu again!) and then fumbling for ammo in the dark during in the stressful time of an attack is absolutely ludicous. Remember they are still only “allowing” revolvers.

WTF, why bother with a handgun in the home - you are better off with a Rem 870 18″ and OO Buck.

I really hope Fenty gets kicked out of office next time.