This article goes to the root of the problem.
Think Sandy Hook, Denver Theater and Gabby Gifford.
It is against the law to force a person to be treated for a mental issue, why is that?
In an effort to protect the rights of one, you put many in jeopardy.
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I'm not arguing for or against gun laws but the two sides are so far apart. When that is the case there will be no serious compromise, it will be like a chisel against a mountain of granite. By the time they are strong enough to make a difference, our culture will have changed so much they will be outdated. Either we'll all own guns to survive or we'll finally start valuing the lives of everyone, seeking longevity.
Getting the government involved in regulating a man's gun cabinet is just like letting the government take money out of our paychecks before we see it. Everyone knows that the lock-box is never locked! They start with bullets, then models of pistols, then long range scopes then... We all know this is how the government works and the ardent gun guys are one group that pays attention.
We all know we have a problem and tighter control on pistols is always a good idea...
but again like everything else. People believe the government is going to take care of it and solve their problems. The problem is idiots leaving their guns unlocked. Start by charging people with unsecured firearms as an accessory to the crimes committed on their weapon.
The data I shared and other sources I've read seemed to point out, illegal guns are used 90% of the time. So controlling the legal sale of guns or tighter restrictions would have zero impact in these scenarios. The data is black and white, the biggest problem in the US is people don't lock their guns up in a safe. A very high number of crimes are committed with stolen guns. If you are committed to owning a pistol, you will not leave it in your car overnight or you should face serious penalties. Lets penalize the culprits not the responsible old codgers at the gun club.
Also the lack of a firearm has been shown to have almost zero effect on whether the felon goes forward and commits the crime. He'll grab a pipe, a blow gun etc...
The most disgusting and embarrassing stat to me is the USA has been home to over half the worlds last 30+mass killings. I'm guessing, but I think it was 18-20 out of 30. If everyone wants to start solving problems we will go a long ways a lot faster if we start parenting our kids, keeping a two parent household together, locking up our guns and start institutionalizing the violent people with broken brain pathways & evil genes. They have found evil genes, and several genetic aberrations involved in Schizophrenia and other mental diseases. Even uncovered gay genes recently. However it looks to be the same as everything else Nature/Nurture this psychotic behavior can be avoided in many cases with loving parents.
BUT We are so afraid to punish and institutionalize bad people... and in being afraid to infringe on the rights of sick people, they have put the rest of us in jeopardy. The government will not save us from ourselves, in fact as we become fat lazy and stupid they benefit by spending less resources controlling the flow of money and the populous in general.
During a time when the crooked politicians many of which have been elected under your watch; have stolen and bankrupted our once great nation... During this time, your gonna ask the few tax payers we have left to hand over their guns? I just don't see it happening. Typically...The people who have never had a job who are on welfare are the ones stealing guns and killing people, look at the gang related murder #'s it's appalling.
Back to Basketball...
. While I wasn't into drugs myself, I had plenty of friends who were, and could have had easy access. I think the point stands though, although maybe not on a college campus.
