While many Missourians like me are worried about the deepening recession, some Missourians have other concerns. We worry about people losing their homes and jobs, and having to give up their pets. They also worry that the new president-elect , Barack Obama, is going to take away their Second Amendment rights to bear arms even though I've never ever heard one discussion of that subject. Consequently, while retail sales are slowing down, gun sales are increasing. Obviously some are profiting from these rumors.
Increasing education funds should come before increase in gun sales
Sunday, December 28, 2008 | 12:00 p.m. CST;
updated 4:24 p.m. CST, Sunday, December 28, 2008
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