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As long as we tolerate unregulated gun ownership by citizens, we will have to accept these sorts of things. Banning assault rifles, large magazines etc will not stop or reduce it appreciably. There are just too many guns out there on the streets and in homes. Only a total and absolute ban on possession will do. More people died in this shooting today than in the UK, which severely restricts firearms, from shootings in an entire year. Repeal the applicable provisions of the 2nd Amendment, confiscate guns and put them in armories allowing them only to be checked out by unquestionably responsible people for hunting and shooting sports.
BTW, I say this as an owner of several guns and one who carries concealed and enjoys shooting recreation.
No mother or father should send their kid to elementary school and have them never come back.
School is one of the few places left that a parent feels they can send their child and their child is safe. But now so many public schools have metal detectors and security personnel. What kind of society have we become that children are no longer safe in school and live under security???
So far 27 dead, 18 children grads K to 4th. What a very, very sad day.
Ok, I now think we need some changes. The past years with the numerous shootings is enough. Guns need much more heavy regulations. My opinion on gun ownership is starting to change rapidly.
Agreed it's becoming clear as this country becomes sicker mentally and morally guns are going to have severely restricted.
This is a horrible story. Senseless! I have a 9 year old, and I couldn't imagine how I would feel if it happened in his school. Having said that, keep this in mind. Guns don't kill people! People kill people! Those of you who are against people owning guns and allowing people to protect themselves, remember this... Criminals don't give a crap, and will still continue to get the guns. Why? BECAUSE THEY ARE CRIMINALS!!!!!
Just because some nut job goes bat s*** crazy doesn't mean it should ruin it for normal folks.
Can criminals still get guns? Yes. However, countries that heavily regulate guns have shown that gun crime DRAMATICALLY drops when they are hard to get. We have a double-edged sword with the 2nd amendment. It is great for people who are responsible, but it also empowers more criminals to commit acts with easy access to guns.
As long as we tolerate unregulated gun ownership by citizens, we will have to accept these sorts of things. Banning assault rifles, large magazines etc will not stop or reduce it appreciably. There are just too many guns out there on the streets and in homes. Only a total and absolute ban on possession will do. More people died in this shooting today than in the UK, which severely restricts firearms, from shootings in an entire year. Repeal the applicable provisions of the 2nd Amendment, confiscate guns and put them in armories allowing them only to be checked out by unquestionably responsible people for hunting and shooting sports.
And you think criminals are going to turn in their guns? Ha ha ha.
I just do not understand the Liberal logic: God forbid we ask people to show an ID before voting. We are discriminating against minorities because it is their RIGHT to vote right? But then you all turn around and want to infringe on my RIGHT to keep and bear arms?
At least try to pretend you are consistent.
Last time I checked 18 kids don't die when someone commits voter fraud.
And you think criminals are going to turn in their guns? Ha ha ha.
Good one!
If they did this...which they won't, you would have a full fledged civil war in the United States.
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