Of all the species of shark that live within 30 yards of the beach, the average size is about 3 feet in length, which is hardly a man-eater. We need to accept that people in salt water and sharks are bound to run into each other. But the solution is acceptance, not raising the daily bag limit for recreational fisherman, as suggested in the past. Know the risks, understand the behavior and look at the statistics. Sharks are all around us when we swim in salt water.
Actual encounters are rare.
The term luster is totally out of context with regard to the illegal use of a firearm, as described in Tonyaa Weathersbee's column on Feb. 12. Reasonable law-abiding citizens regard firearms in the practical utilitarian fashion consistent with their design and purpose. There is no luster to be lost, except in the minds of those who fail to appreciate responsible firearms ownership and use. Some Americans are so complacent about their freedoms that they simply cannot perceive or appreciate the historical, contemporary and future significance of legal firearm ownership to this country. Unfortunately, many who legislate and mold public opinion on firearms ownership have little or no knowledge or experience with firearms.