Its just politics people. This ban was conveniently designed to expire during an election year (I know I'm repeating myself here but hey, I'm getting old. ).

I'm no fan of Bush, but I do have to agree that he can't be held accountable just because the congress didn't get around to it (why? - because its an election year).

Another way to look at it is that timing is everything. No one could have predicted 10 years ago how things would be today. I think that a very different attitude about weapons exist now.
We now focus on the World Trade Center, terrorists lurking who knows where, orange alerts, and Al-Queda.

I think that all the Democrat politicians who are advocating a return of the ban are missing the big picture here. (and they aren't winning my vote in the process) We feel unsafe and insecure (why else do we continue to drive big SUV's?) and we need to feel stronger and less afraid and yes, an AR-15 or a Berretta 9mm does help alliviate that fear. (if only I can remember how to turn off the safety)

ok - I'm done for now.