Leo, I do seek to score any political points. the death of Senior Constable Brett Forte was yet another tragedy associated with firearms in this country, and we should be aware of that. I make no distinction between legal and illegal guns, they all have the potential to kill, maliciously or accidentally (Issy don't jump in and correct me about the use of the words all firearms).
What is disgusting is those who are continually chipping away at the strong legislation put in place by polititions of all political shades, to protect the community from gun violence.
Your self-righteous call is ill-founded. Make a comment on Pauline Hanson and how she attempted yesterday to mitigate her own political woes by making reference to the police officers death. Then you can have something to whinge about.

Paul,

You have now achieved a new personal low.
Your last post is but a reinforcement of leoj's opinion
, and I, for one, will not continue this discussion.

Is Mise, that is your choice. You and Leo may feel that any discussion involving the violent death of a police officer is a taboo subject, again your choice, I don't agree.

Final word: if you want a discussion on that subject then start a fresh post.

Police Commissioner Stewart

<Mr Stewart said it was a difficult time for the entire police service.

"His passing yesterday is something that has sent shockwaves across our organisation, and will be felt for many days, weeks, months, years to come," he said.

"It is the one scenario that we all fear: that an officer simply goes to work, to do their best for the community, and loses their life doing just that."

Queenslanders who wanted to help the Forte family can donate to the Brett Forte Remembrance Fund, which was set up by the Queensland Police Union.

For those who can't help out financially, Mr Stewart said simply thanking police for their work would be a great support.
"It would be a good time for members of the Queensland public to simply go up to any police officer they know or any police officer they see on the street, and thank them for what they do," he said.

"Because our officers go out there every day not knowing what they're going to face on that shift."

For police in Queensland (and WA) a 24-hour helpline is available by calling 1300 BLUE (2583)>

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/emotional-police-commissioner-pays-tribute-to-slain-officer-brett-forte-20170530-gwgnje.html

Is Mise, you started the thread so you could dance around the fire like Rumpelstiltskin, proclaiming a victory of sorts for the gunnie brigade, in their never ending pursuit of chipping away at strong legislation to control firearms in this country, re the American experience. Every time legislation like this little bit is repealed, or not enacted, it might satisfy the selfish few who want to play with guns as a recreational pastime, unfortunately the community becomes a little bit less safe when ever this happens.

You might not like what I say at times, but I stand by every word I have posted on this thread.