Re: Taurus selling out to gunban lobby

"Bert Hyman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> In news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "betweentheeyes"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > It is called free market.  Taurus is free to pursue what ever product
> > they can bring to market and make a profit on.
> >
>
> Not exactly (or remotely) like a "free market" activity:
>
> "In New Jersey, the project to develop a personalized weapon, better
> known as smart gun, has been an ongoing effort since the spring of
> 2000 when NJIT received the support of the New Jersey State
> Legislature.  To date, NJIT has received $1.5 million in funding from
> the legislature for the project, said Sebastian.  In December of
> 2002, New Jersey became the nation's first state to pass legislation
> specifying that three years after it is determined that personalized
> handguns are available for retail sale, dealers and manufacturers
> will not be able to sell, assign or transfer any handgun legally
> unless it is personalized. "
>
> http://www.njit.edu/publicinfo/press_releases/release_440.php
>
> -- 
> Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN [EMAIL PROTECTED]

In regards to Taurus, who is 'forcing' them to invest in R&D in smart gun
technology?