The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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(yes, this is another one of my research projects)

What on earth is going on America?
The response to the awful school shootings, apparently, is to Arm Teachers and Parents, force children to wear bullet proof schools...
http://www.channel4.com/news/america-sto...ng-victims

I just can not understand this way of thinking.

It's like Cow boys and Indians... except you have wiped out the Indians, and are starting on yourselves.

The UK has a large number of guns in circulation.. I have 1, my Dad has several... but the controls are so strict, that gun crime is virtually zero.

The UK has 3.4 Million guns in circulation of which 0.07% are used in crime.
Of the 0.07% used in crime, 0.01% are used in Homicide.

The USA has 270 MILLION guns in circulation of which 2.97% are used in crime.
Of the 2.97% used in crime, 1.07% are used in Homicide

Now do the maths...
UK has 6.2 guns for every 100,000 citizens

America has 88.8 per 100,000 citizens.

Now compare regulations.

UK

What is a prohibited person?
A person who has been sentenced to imprisonment, detention or corrective training for a term of three years or more, is permanently prohibited from having any firearms or ammunition in their possession. This means for life and includes all firearms, even air weapons.

A person sentenced to imprisonment, detention or corrective training for a period of over three months but less than three years is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition for five years from date of release.

It is an offence to sell or transfer firearms and ammunition to a person you have grounds to believe may be prohibited

Do I need to declare previous convictions?
Yes, including all traffic convictions and any convictions received abroad.
Handguns are banned in England. This applies to any firearm with an overall length of less than 30 cm. However muzzle-loading handguns are permitted.

An approved gun cabinet meeting British standard 7558 must be securely fitted to a solid brick wall

Applicants for firearms have to show ‘good reason’ for possession of each and every firearm.

A firearm certificate may be refused or revoked if the applicant/holder is:

A danger to public safety
Of intemperate habits
Of unsound mind
Unfit to be entrusted with such a firearm
No longer has ‘good reason’ for possession


USA

Texas Gun Laws (As of January, 2008)
State Requirements

Rifles and Shotguns
Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? No.
Registration of rifles and shotguns? No.
Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? No.
Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? No.
Handguns
Permit to purchase handgun? No.
Registration of handguns? No.
Licensing of owners of handguns? No.
Permit to carry handguns? Yes.
Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws frequently change.
Purchase

A Texas resident, if not otherwise precluded by law, may purchase rifles and shotguns, ammunition, reloading components, or firearms accessories in contiguous states.


The above is a very brief summary.

My point is, you don't fight gun crime by buying a bigger gun.

The UK has gun crime, much smaller than most countries, infact we rank number 108 in the gun crime table, America ranks in the top 5.

British Police do not carry guns, the risk of encountering gun crime is smaller then winning the lottery.

America need's to open it's eyes and look to other countries for idea's, because before long it is going to become a very very dangerous place to be.

As we all know, there is a very serious tropical storm in South East Asia at the moment.

It's been hitting the Phillipines for the most part, and there is a great death toll at the moment. There are other areas affected too, like Vietnam and Samoa, I've seen.

Let's try to keep each other updated on the situation, and also we should check up on our members who are from the region.

Sir Patrick passed at lunch time today, in his home aged 89.

A true legend, and gentleman, who will be missed, and can never be replaced.

55 years presenting The Sky At Night on the BBC, is a feat unmatched any where on the planet.

May God rest his soul.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939

I guess many of you watched the movie called ''V for vandetta''. The movie was amazing because i find many things in it. And one scene in it.. its the best one i have ever seen. I feel so close to Valerie, i always feel sad when i see her in the movie and i always cry when this part comes up



Maybe she's real, maybe not but every body in here has a part that belongs to Valerie, every one of you feels the way she felt. As a way of showing respect and my love to her.. i impute this thread to her. The one who is my symbol, the one who shows the world how mean they are, the one i feel like she's me.. i love you the way you are.

Seeing that Christmas is a month away. What is everyone's favourite Christmas movie?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/articl...d=10849482

At least stupid people shouldn't be allowed to have fun.
._.

I really want to punch him in the face.

Hi what was your favourite movie as a child?

There will be a Partial/full solar eclipse in Oceania on wednesday!
http://www.space.com/18407-total-solar-e...rving.html

Everybody in Aussie and New Zealand go get your solar observing glasses! I've got mine from the observatory.

This will be the best eclipse for new zealand until 2035. I alread missed the transit of Venus earlier this year and I lost faith in life o.o Hope for pleasant weather!

so what's your favorite movie scene, here's mine from Pulp Fiction.



here's my runner up from Remember the Titans