
I don't get their logic...
I just don't follow the logic used to justify the "honour" of guns. In the linked article the Rep says:
"Republican Rep. Stephen Sandstrom told the committee... Instead of the gun being blamed for killing people, it should be credited for saving lives on the battlefield, .."
I ask, exactly how does the gun save lives on the battlefield? Any life "saved" was done so by taking a life.