The more they stay the same. Ya think this Hideyoshi guy and Diane Feinstein would make a cute couple?

http://www.boogieonline.com/revolution/firearms/quotes/grabbers.html

The people of the various provinces are strictly forbidden to have in their possession any swords, bows, spears, firearms or other types of arms. The possession of these elements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues, and tends to permit uprising.

– Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Shogun of Japan, August 29, 1558.