If the US Scumators like HRC, Fineswine, Shoomer, Boxer, et.al. want .50 caliber rifles banned, they are going to get their wish. The ban will be part of a [i]quid pro quo[/i] for their votes to back legislation wanted by AG Ashcroft. Normally these Scumators won't vote for expanded wiretapping regulations and permission for the CIA to hire terrorists to infiltrate terrorist organizations. These new laws are necessary for the success in the fight against terrorism and the American People will back them. If part of the price is throwing the .50 caliber community to the wind, the People will never notice nor care.
Any Member of Congress who raises their voice in opposition to the .50 caliber ban will be denounced as a pussy and traitor in the war against terrorism.