“And demonize a .22 calibre varmint round as “blowing apart” a human being.”
Wait, are you seriously proposing that the .223 round can’t be devastating to a human body? Why the hell would our military be equipped with a “varmint round” that is ineffective for killing and maiming human beings?
Sure it can be “devastating”. More hyperbole. “Blowing apart”? Please. And you need to ask our Military why they are using 5.56. But I'll tell you what I know. Someone else can fill in the blanks if there is a need.
The 5.56 replace the .30 cal. because the weapon can be lighter. Has less recoil. More controllable. Ammo is much lighter so it's easier to carry. And basically, that's it. Definitely not because it's deadlier.
I'll tell you what. Why don't we just ban anything that can be “devastating” to the human body? Apparently, you missed my point. Sorry if I didn't make myself clear.