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Originally Posted by Bucco
Yes..sadly. But do you ever hear this debate in context...do you ever hear how sad a situation was, but keep in mind, etc. Do you ever hear a legitimate, adult conversation.
I may have missed them, but all I hear is sensationalism, and attempts to put folks on the defense. I recall my reading these facts, but NEVER hearing anything about them anywhere. And when alluded to, you are put on the defensive (as I am feeling)
I simply asked a question about what folks think about those stats...I have heard about the NRA alleged and untrue movement, stand your ground, etc.
Locking of guns are covered by law...federal and state (in 23 states).....what is our point of these sensational stories if it has no point EXCEPT ..for what ?
Let us discuss much more strict punishment for DUI, which does factually kill many...let us make a headline for every crash that kills children because of DUI. Those stories are presented in a much different light !
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Well, we may be talking in the same vein. One of my points was that personal experience with gun tragedy colors many people's views on gun ownership laws--including mine. If they could show me that if everyone bought a gun these incidents would disappear, I'd be out at the nearest gun shop.
I do, however, think we hear about every innocent person who is killed by a drunk driver. And I think it has gone a long way toward tightening the drinking/driving laws and penalties.
But where are the penalties for the idiots who leave loaded guns lying around the house for whatever reason? Do they end up in jail like the drunk drivers? I'd like to see those statistics, because I believe they are simply pitied because they suffered a tragedy but not made to pay for their stupidity/laziness/lack of awareness.