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Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com
Why do so many people assume that if you decided to carry a gun it instantly makes you a mass murderer in waiting? Also, last time I checked, murder is against the law and convicted felons are not allowed to own a gun but many so anyways. Explain to me how passing new laws are suddenly going to stop criminals from breaking the new law or better yet tell me how that new law is going to start making criminals follow the new law since they don't really care about the existing laws? Do you really think telling someone that they are not allowed to murder someone is going to stop them, and do you really think they are going to be unable to obtain a forearm? It is already against the law so tell me how you are changing anything.
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In many countries in Europe, and New Zealand, Australia, and Japan it is NOT nearly as easy to get hold of a gun as it is in the US. By the time they get hold of a gun, they may have had 2nd thoughts and no longer want to murder someone or commit suicide. Also, it IS harder to commit suicide WITHOUT a gun - like say by using a knife or jumping from a tall building. Easily accessible guns in the US make it easy for people to commit murder or suicide.