"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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And, they have easy access to guns, especially handguns. If you remove
that easy access, then they might have a chance to get help before 33
people die needlessly. Why don't you tell us it's "in the
Constitution" again if it makes you feel better.

Easy access to handguns is an American fact of life--now and forever. Do
you honestly believe that legislating tougher restrictions will control the
black market on guns? Case in point: during the so-called "assault weapon
ban" there were more so-called "assault weapons" bought and sold in this
country than in the entire time before the ban, or after it was allowed to
lapse. Many were legally sold, but many were under-the-table sales. It is
estimated that over 20 million handguns are illegally possessed in this
country today, and if banned or made tougher to obtain that number would
likely increase due to perceived demand. The demented student who shot 32
others plus himself at VT would likely have been able to obtain a handgun or
two despite tougher restrictions on them.

Did Prohibition stop the sale and use of alcoholic beverages? Has the
illegality of recreational drugs been effective in limiting their sale and
use?

My point: logistically the horses are out of the barn. Closing the barn
door now will accomplish nothing.

Max