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[โ€“] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I agree his economic policies were garbage, but Howard deserves some pretty serious street cred for gun law reform in Australia after the Port Arthur massacre. It was a pivotal moment for the nation, and looking at the USA, I'm very grateful for his influence.

[โ€“] Longmactoppedup@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

I agree he absolutely did do the right thing on gun control.