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Originally Posted by Sbrothnj
Few peple should have handguns, no civilians should have assault weapons. We are a disgrace to the civilized world in the number of shootings and killings in this country every day. (Not to mention the number of people killed by guns every year). And we are on a "travel watch" from multiple counries because of it. When u realize that countries like Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and so many others have strict gun control laws and almost no mass shootings, and FAR fewer shootings overall, it makes you wonder if gun crazy Americans just cant stop playing at being cowboys and tough guys. And the "guns dont kill people, people do",. is both true, and BS. Absent free access to guns, there would be no mass hostage, shooting, rampaging, etc and far fewer deaths can happen by knifing or whatever. And weapons meant to kill people shouldnt be traded like playing cards at shows. It is just an unnecessary part of living, and dying. (Ranching, farming, rural life, single shot rifles, etc aside).
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Well, I guess some of what you say may be true.
But please keep in mind that when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Add to that, if crazies cannot obtain a gun, they can still have mass murders by running a vehicle into a crowd, making home made bombs, etc., etc. Sorry, gun control in this country will work as well as alcohol prohibition, drug control, (Hell, we can't even keep drugs out of prisons!), etc., etc.