Moldy Peaches

It has been interesting to follow the critics (and there are plenty of them) of the current gun registry. The vast majority of complaints center on the notion that it is a right to own a firearm. Wrong. Check either the Charter or the Constitution. This isn't the United States and the King of England is not interested in your Colt 45. It isn't your right to own a gun anymore than it is your right to own a car or a home.

There are two separate issues to deal with during the gun registry discussion. One, the concept of registering a gun. Two, the cost (overruns) of the current program. There are only a few well-healed consultants that can defend the second. The previous Liberal government made some serious tactical errors on the administration of that file. They were punished and rightfully so. There is no reason that that program cost that much. There are no reasons for hiding money. All of that is an insult to Canadians.

The hysteria flowing from the concept of registering a gun is completely different than the cost overruns. One could suggest reforming the program? Establishing new software?

Why should we have to register our beloved guns? The fact that every Canadian legally driving a car has to register their car is a fairly good comparison. Or, the fact that you must register your cattle. We can pull that off for a reasonable low cost with very little noise.

The government, Big Brother, the Nanny State, The King, Jack Clayton, who ever you want to single out doesn't want to take your gun. They simply want them registered and licensed. I have no problem with registering guns. I am sure there are others, who to put it mildly, don't share my opinion. Great. Convince me that I am wrong.