forward to new laws. so imagine that making something illegal is going to stop it. it is not realistic. is this going to be hard for mitt romney? not just only talking about gun legislation but talking about the massachusetts health care law? all of the legislation that he has been heralded for being a good governor for, he doesn't really want to talk about when it comes to if he should be elected to president. >> salt lake city olympics and governor of massachusetts, he's got to be careful because some of those things not so pal table to the republican base and maybe not to the overall electorate. you know, with guns assault weapons, it's a flip-flop. it's kind of chicken. on the other hand, the president has not come out with a national ban either. >> there needs to be a lot more conversation about t andy, great to see you. >> thomas, thank you. >> good stuff in "fortune"