Michael Ignatieff has chosen an odd issue over which to demonstrate his resolve as the Liberal Leader, rallying behind the ill-conceived long-gun registry. This program has long burdened law-abiding Canadians, a large proportion of them rural and northern residents, with red tape, while voraciously consuming federal dollars and resources. It has done far less to make Canada safe than would any number of less costly programs, including stepped-up efforts to prevent... (GunPolicy.org)