Hmmmm. . . .
The Garand was a semi-automatic. In fact, it was probably a more reliable weapon than the M16Ax. The only real advantage to the M16 is auto (A1) or burst (A2) trigger groupings, which really only chews through more ammo, since the Garand was more accurate anyhow. I've spoken to numerous people who have shot the Incredible Toy Gun, and have been quite unimpressed with how easily the sights go off dead-center in the field. And if you accidentally drop it (think getting knocked over by a 'nade concussion) it usually jams up pretty bad until you can toy around with the reciever a bit (who the hell actually field-strips their rifle while actually under fire, huh?) The Garand is easy enough to maintain, clean, and operate, and moreover is durable under typical hostile conditions. Moreover, it REALLY does allow, with some finesse, for a true mastery of the rifle. I suppose it comes down to what you prefer. Myself, I'd choose a reliable Garand over any sub-machine gun or assault rifle available.
Anyhow, I would love to get my hands on a Moisen-Nagant bolt-action, as well, just to fire the 7mm wonder. In all honesty, I think I like bolt-actions more than any other weapon, but it's really not applicable on the modern battlefield for anyone except a sniper, and realistically, I know I can't move quietly enough, or sit still for long enough, to be a sniper. :/
As for stupid people . . . We're looking out, looking for you. We don't tolerate stupidity. In any shape or form. Stupid=Dead. Stupid=Nonperson. Learn it. Know it. And FARTEN THE SMUCK UP.