Most Americans have very different ideas about gun control, some believing we need more of it while others think it is fine the way it is. I read an editorial entitled " Gun Crazy " from the New York Times that discusses the need for gun control due to the increase in gun related deaths, and the recent tragedies at Northern Illinois University as well as Virginia Tech.
As a result of the New York Times liberal leanings the editorial specifically calls on Democratic presidential candidates to make gun control a larger part of their campaign.As the editorial points out, "No single measure or combination of measures can ensure that deranged individuals are prevented in every instance from shooting up a crowded classroom or shopping mall", but stricter regulations could reduce gun violence. The editorial suggests stronger regulations such as mandatory background checks ( including gun shows), one gun per month limit, and a ban on military style weapons. All this is very reasonable except for the part about the ban on military style weapons, after all the reason we have the right to bear arms is to protect ourselves from tyranny. If as citizens we wanted to revolt against a tyrannical government we would need to have more than just pump action shotguns. I do however believe that stronger gun control is necessary and that democrats need to step up to the plate.
With the presidential election coming around the corner we do need to be reminded that there are more issues at stake then just the war in Iraq and health care. "Gun Crazy" does well to remind us that gun control should be somewhere at the top of that list, and that we should be challenging our candidates to come up with viable solutions that still protect our rights.
As a result of the New York Times liberal leanings the editorial specifically calls on Democratic presidential candidates to make gun control a larger part of their campaign.As the editorial points out, "No single measure or combination of measures can ensure that deranged individuals are prevented in every instance from shooting up a crowded classroom or shopping mall", but stricter regulations could reduce gun violence. The editorial suggests stronger regulations such as mandatory background checks ( including gun shows), one gun per month limit, and a ban on military style weapons. All this is very reasonable except for the part about the ban on military style weapons, after all the reason we have the right to bear arms is to protect ourselves from tyranny. If as citizens we wanted to revolt against a tyrannical government we would need to have more than just pump action shotguns. I do however believe that stronger gun control is necessary and that democrats need to step up to the plate.
With the presidential election coming around the corner we do need to be reminded that there are more issues at stake then just the war in Iraq and health care. "Gun Crazy" does well to remind us that gun control should be somewhere at the top of that list, and that we should be challenging our candidates to come up with viable solutions that still protect our rights.
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