Oct 3rd 2015, 6:48:58
Obama had a pretty spot on point in his response. There are roughly as many guns as people in the US. How the fluff is MORE GUNS the answer to this issue? We've got more than enough guns already!
I can already see the same fluffing responses on this one:
1) It's not guns. They're just a tool. People kill people, not guns.
That's true, but a gun is a tool designed to do nothing but KILL. And they do it incredibly well. Why make it easy to gain access to a deadly weapon? I know most of you responsible gun owners grumble when you legally purchase firearms, and I'm sure you would be fine with better screenings and waiting periods. I have to go through more background checks to get a CAR than a gun.
2) It's not guns, it's mental illness.
Guess what? You're somewhat right! People who truly want to solve this crisis should do both. Responsible, standardized gun control AND muuuuuch better mental illness treatments.
3) Why do dem librals always focus on these 'mass shootings'? Don't they know people get killed every day?!
Again, you're right. A mass shooting at a place that used to be considered safe(school, churches, etc) is obviously much more shocking than a random incident on the street. And the media is doing nobody any favors by cashing in on tragedies like this. But guess what? Responsible gun control can help take care of ALL gun related deaths, publicized or not.
4) If we ban guns, criminals will still get them!!
Again, you're right, but this is a stupid argument. Heroin and other hard drugs are banned, and people still manage to get them. So I guess we should just legalize heroin? Do you realize how nonsensical this is? Cars kill lots of people every year too, which is why we did the sane thing and forced people to carry liability insurance.
Let's face it; your precious second amendment rights are being twisted by one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the US. Why? MONEY. I don't think having one gun for every single man, woman and child was what the founders envisioned when they added the second amendment. Yes, feel free to go ahead and arm yourselves against the government. But do so in a manner that helps promote safety, not detract from it. I don't care if you have a fluffing arsenal in your home, as long as you keep them secure, learn how to properly handle and use them, and jump through some basic legal hoops to acquire them.
Don't just casually dismiss the very idea of gun control as some librul conspiracy to TAKE OUR GUNZ! Gun related violence is a public health crisis and should be treated as such. And I know that most rational gun owners can agree with my basic ideas.
I can already see the same fluffing responses on this one:
1) It's not guns. They're just a tool. People kill people, not guns.
That's true, but a gun is a tool designed to do nothing but KILL. And they do it incredibly well. Why make it easy to gain access to a deadly weapon? I know most of you responsible gun owners grumble when you legally purchase firearms, and I'm sure you would be fine with better screenings and waiting periods. I have to go through more background checks to get a CAR than a gun.
2) It's not guns, it's mental illness.
Guess what? You're somewhat right! People who truly want to solve this crisis should do both. Responsible, standardized gun control AND muuuuuch better mental illness treatments.
3) Why do dem librals always focus on these 'mass shootings'? Don't they know people get killed every day?!
Again, you're right. A mass shooting at a place that used to be considered safe(school, churches, etc) is obviously much more shocking than a random incident on the street. And the media is doing nobody any favors by cashing in on tragedies like this. But guess what? Responsible gun control can help take care of ALL gun related deaths, publicized or not.
4) If we ban guns, criminals will still get them!!
Again, you're right, but this is a stupid argument. Heroin and other hard drugs are banned, and people still manage to get them. So I guess we should just legalize heroin? Do you realize how nonsensical this is? Cars kill lots of people every year too, which is why we did the sane thing and forced people to carry liability insurance.
Let's face it; your precious second amendment rights are being twisted by one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the US. Why? MONEY. I don't think having one gun for every single man, woman and child was what the founders envisioned when they added the second amendment. Yes, feel free to go ahead and arm yourselves against the government. But do so in a manner that helps promote safety, not detract from it. I don't care if you have a fluffing arsenal in your home, as long as you keep them secure, learn how to properly handle and use them, and jump through some basic legal hoops to acquire them.
Don't just casually dismiss the very idea of gun control as some librul conspiracy to TAKE OUR GUNZ! Gun related violence is a public health crisis and should be treated as such. And I know that most rational gun owners can agree with my basic ideas.