American ownership of firearms is a constitutional right and cherished tradition. This includes thousands of automatic weapons. But though virtually none of them have been used in a crime, and for political reasons rather than public safety, ownership of this type of weapon has been limited by production date. But is a 2011 firearm more dangerous than an identical firearm from 1986?
This law has not reduced violent crime. It has simply made such weapons too expensive for middle class hobbyists - which is not fair or democratic. Should we limit ownership of any legal item to only the well heeled?
President Obama claims he is a class warrior for the middle class. Will he fight for us on this issue and allow registration of newer weapons? Or continue to restrict ownership to the wealthy?