Letter: Weapons cannot be judged by their appearance

AR-15s and hot cheerleaders: Both get more attention than they deserve.OK, I take it back. Hot cheerleaders can’t be judged by their looks, but neither can AR-15s.An AR-15 looks like an “assault” weapon, while a .300 Winchester Magnum bolt action hunting rifle looks more familiar and safe.To ignorant gun control advocates, these scary AR-15s are causing problems.I disagree. The .300 Win Mag, used by hunters but also snipers, is three times more powerful than an AR-15. Even a .2