On 11/4/2014 6:27 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:12:54 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

If gun ownership is important to people, they should be applying their
thought process towards constructive ways to reduce gun crimes

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First, you've got to solve the drug problem.

Next, you've got to tackle the inner city violence problem.

Last but not necessarily least, you've got to solve the violence in
media problem.

You're trying to waltz around the symptoms while ignoring the root
causes. Yes, I know that it would be easier to repeal the 2A than
solve the 3 above, but at least you'd be working in the right
direction.

With regard to gun accidents, I really don't see that as a major
issue.



I agree with those. I also agree they are probably more difficult to
solve than just banning guns altogether which will *not* solve the drug,
inner city violence or media problems.

I have concerns that if nothing is done the easier route will become the
preferred route by our government, especially if we continue to see
these wackos conducting mass killings. I don't think the 2A will ever
be repealed entirely but it may be modified or re-interpreted by a more
liberal Supreme Court some day in the future.

That's why, as a gun owner, having some willingness to tighten up on
some of the gun laws and work on eliminating the illegal gun trade and
loopholes may demonstrate a cooperative spirit that takes some of the
wind out of the sails of those who advocate much more severe
restrictions or outright bans.

I don't advocate the banning of guns, despite what some may have concluded.