jon writes:
Will you deal with the real issues: minority oppression, institutionalized inequality, racism, negative stereotypes; or will you try to fix it on a superficial gun control/ownership level simply to remain ignorant of the real problems you refuse to address?
If this has already been adressed by others, I am sorry. Still reading page 9 of 13!
I completely agree with you that these issues are very important. Reality, however, takes a bite out of humanities attempts to live up to high ideals. These problems are not going away. I would like to see these problems get fixed as much as any other, but the reality is that racism, inequality etc will not be cleared up within the next few hundred years.
Guns are not resposible for all the US mahem, you are correct. What you need to address is that guns, in the hands of a person affected by racism, inequality, or just some run of the mill mental disorder enable these people to kill fast, and possibly in large numbers. Most importantly it enables them to kill without
any training whatsoever.
Jon writes:
Why get rid of the weapon when it's the person”and ultimately society as a whole”that is the problem?
I ask you this - how do you propose to get rid of all the problems in society when all attempts thus far have failed? What is the simplest solution to the problem? Would you give a baby a land mine, and then teach him to speak, reason with him/her, explain the dangers, and hope that during this process nothing bad will happen?
Is it normal to suggest the most difficult road to a better society while the simplest solution looks you right in the face? Nobody, for any reason, needs an assualt rifle. Society is full of crazy people and your best suggestion is to arm them to the teeth and supply councelling for their issues in society.
Edited by Vacate, : Found one of many spelling errors