Readers React: Milwaukee cops show how to fight the gun industry

To the editor: It speaks very highly of the two Milwaukee police officers that they would deal with their victimization in such a responsible way, and a way that augurs so well for the public at large. They have my best wishes for their recovery, and my gratitude. (“Milwaukee verdict a wake-up call for gun dealers,” editorial, Oct. 20)

I suppose one can now only hope for the continued success of their lawsuit, particularly given the power and deafening drumbeats of the gun lobby and its minions in elective office.

There are so many responsible gun owners out there who speak in favor of gun control. Would that they were more audible above the din.

Ronald Webster, Long Beach

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To the editor: I drive a car. It can be a dangerous weapon. When you kill someone with a car, it is often called vehicular manslaughter. I have to insure my car and register it every year. I also have to take periodic tests to be sure that I am safe on the road.

From now on all gun owners should have to register their weapons every year. The cost should be $500. Per gun. They will have to carry liability insurance for each gun. They will have to take a test yearly to ensure that they are able to use the gun safely.

Their payments will go toward mitigating all the damage caused by gun users.

Matts Hirschler, Placentia

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