First and foremost I want to get this made clear. I do not condone or praise anything this or any other scumbag did regardless whether they're a foreign terrorist, a racist, or a "psychopath". It hurts not being able to have been there to do something to stop what has happened.
Over the course of days in here, multiple threads and ideas that have turned into flame wars, have come about. Emotions run wild. I am a person of logic. I don't succumb to fly off the handle of fear or anger to make judgement or decisions.
What will stop these things from happening?!
That's the million dollar question Regis.
Of all of the quickly thought out propositions and calls for gun control measures to be implemented, to further restrict the rights of anyone, I want to propose logical reasoning. Anti gunners hear me and the rest of us pro gunners out. You folks fall for the dramatics and theatrical use of words like "assault weapon" "silencer" "High capacity magazine" and know nothing of what you seek to ban.
You can legislate the device and neuter it all that you want. You only harm the rights of those who are of sound mind and character who happen to enjoy something that is alien or different to you. That is the right to defend oneself as they see fit, not relying on big brother with a badge to handle a threat or deadly situation. And the right to participate in competitive shooting sports.
This works much like racism.
Fear what is different. Fear breeds hate. Hate breeds disgusting divide
We don't need any further divide and emotional knee jerk reactions and political high fives of a "us vs them". A rational discussion where both sides are heard. I personally get it, you are scared. You fear this could happen to you or someone you know and cherish. I had a cousin on the ground there. Most of my family lives in either California Arizona or Nevada.
So what is the solution? There are thousands of laws already on the books pertaining to preventing these tragic things. Are you really that scared to be ready to call for forfeiture or restriction on rights, because death may be the end result? Now remember, your champions on anti gun legislation enjoy the protection of paid armed security guards. They are not you or me or anyone else common. Whether they're a movie star, a singer/musician, or politician. They will always have their protection, can you afford to hire private security?
I for one do not live with fear. I take risks every day. I am more likely to get T boned by a retiree in a Buick in this state, than I am to become gunned down. Doesn't mean I'm going to forfeit my privilege to drive. I used to race stock cars when I lived in NY. Could have died in a wreck at over 100mph or be pummeled to death by an angry woodchuck who had a chip on their shoulder. It didn't stop me from participating in a sport that I enjoyed.
Evil criminals exist. They'll use whatever means necessary to extinguish life, whether it is due to race, politics, pent up rage, religious zealots, whatever. "Illegal" guns will always be available to them, be they construct them or have them through the black market no different than cocaine, heroin, or any other illegal substance.
So I pose a logical solution that, well... not many may agree to or like regardless of politics, regardless of religious beliefs, regardless of race, regardless of anything...
Instead of banning implements. Instead of enforcing stricter laws. Instead of being subjected to groping, and increased security with scanners galore, relinquishing freedoms for a band aid of security...
Let's ban the insane, let's ban the evil and criminally intent.
How? Here's the proposition
It's 2017. I say genetic testing be carried out. Work with neuro scientists, genetics researchers, and psychologists. Keep it purely apolitical and non racially discriminating. Whether wealthy or poor. You are subjected to screening.
Sterilize the mentally unfit. Abort those currently pregnant. Keep those from reproducing.
Afterall... this scumbags father wasn't too sound in the head...
Reproduce only sane individuals who lack a thirst for blood and chaotic behavior.
Nobodies rights would be necessarily infringed.
Women's rights activists may agree to birth control measures if funded nationally.
There would also be a decrease for the need of that hot topic of abortion if reproduction is only allowed via screening. Regardless of my opinion on the matter, you can still be promiscuous... you just won't have umpteen children for social services fundings.
You eliminate the threat of the deranged.
You eliminate the monetary drain on a social service system.
You eliminate over crowded jails.
Pharmaceutical companies that rub elbows with insurance companies would take a hit.
Would it put counsellors out of a job over time? I don't believe so. Traumatic events will still occur. Car accidents, planes having mechanical failures, rides at amusement park failures.
Clean up the gene pool, you eliminate murderous heinous violent people. And create a smarter, stronger, safer society. With no subjective agenda presenting law to infringe on the rights of
all for the actions of a
few.
Then again. I'm not consumed by emotion. Nor have I once ever felt the desire to extinguish the life or lives of innocent people due to any of the struggles or hardships I have faced.
I'm for something like that. Remember, anything within your arms reach may become a weapon. A coffee mug, a hammer, a shower rod, a kitchen knife, a fork, a pencil, household chemicals...
I only suggest such an odd solution for it is never an implement that can cause death all on its own. The one who operates the device does.
It will no doubt be a controversial topic for discussion...
There are other forms of evil lingering out there. Rapists will still rape. Child molesters will still abduct or force themselves on children. Murders will still find a way. Car jackers and home invaders/burglars will still find a way. Looters will still find a way. But if properly vetted and screened they may no longer exist.
I'm not a firm believer in banning implements. There are already laws and punishments in place. There already is enough social decay out there. Banning implements will just test the ingenuity of the criminally and evil intent. Also push for more social divide, "us vs them".
Study and post all of the statistics you want. There needs to be a logical not emotional connection to the statistics. Logically we are all at more risk to be killed on our commute to work, than by the hand of a sick sadistic lunatic. Yet nobody calls for the banning of private transportation devices... as time progresses, a call for more safety measures arrise.
The number of those who own what you seek to ban is staggering. Yet the statistics of them posing any harm to you and your loved ones do not show they are as near a threat as a car, a slippery floor, or a surgeon that makes an error and unintentionally results in your death during opperation...
Why is that?
What are your thoughts?
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