sniper rifles don't work without snipers... I don't think people get that. a marksman is NOT a sniper. snipers are urban benchrest shooters, set up in an elevated position, and shooting through black mesh screens, in a blacked out room, preferably at high noon (when they can see out from the darkness of the shoot room and outsiders cannot see in or see the flash), at a target that is ranged and evaluated ahead of time. they also have help, they don't do it all, they're supported centerpieces in an overall battleplan (similiar to mortars but precision versus area of effect). it's not average joe hanging out a window doing kentucky windage. a fireteam does security while a spotter or two coach and support the shooter. at least that's how the corps does it... maybe tea party guys and disgruntled muslims are good enough they don't need help?! don't democrats have more important and LIKELY things to worry about like housefires caused by faulty wiring, or pregnant women smoking? how about stairs with steps that aren't long enough- I hate having my heels hanging off when my shoes are wet. I wonder how many people die from that a year.