“As mayor of the District of Columbia, more guns anywhere in the District of Columbia is going

“As mayor of the District of Columbia, more guns anywhere in the District of Columbia is going to lead to more crime. And that is why we stand so steadfastly against any repeal of our handgun ban.”

Mayor Adrian Fenty

Commenting on arguments before the Supreme Court on the gun ban in Washington, D.C.

“We will stand in between the kangaroo and the darts if necessary.”

Pat O’Brien

Protesting the Australian government’s plans to slaughter 400 kangaroos blamed for ruining the habitat of rare lizards and insects. Government contractors plan to fire darts to tranquilize the animals before administering lethal injections.