Quote:
Originally Posted by rkzenrage
Again, Columbine... it was illegal for them to own, posses or carry handguns and for guns to be carried on the campus they did the shootings on as well as this campus we are discussing. You point is invalid.
|
C'mon, you use argument tactics like that and call my argument invalid? I never said I want to ban guns but if you want to put words in my mouth fine, it just makes you look bad. This guy (VT) just went out and bought some guns, doesn't it seem a little to easy to get something that only reason of being made is to kill? It obviously won't stop all crime but it will make it a lot harder to get guns for malevolent reasons. For prevention, a stun gun shaped like a real gun that makes a gun shot noise when fired will accomplish the same thing.
Quote:
Making it harder for citizens to posses handguns legally is just punishing innocent people for the crimes of criminals which have NOTHING to do with them.
Red herring to try to get your agenda validated.
|
That is life. I think I should I am responsible enough to drink and carry firearms but there are people that aren’t' responsible enough to do those things. I really have no problem with it but when they start putting other people in danger is when you have to draw the line.
Quote:
|
Funny, you state earlier in your post that you would not stop it from happening, then that you should stop selling handguns... feel-good politics is just stealing from taxpayers and freedom.
|
If someone wants to shoot up a school they will do it no matter what but it could prevent it from happening.
Also, how do tough restrictions on getting guns affect your freedom? You can still get them if you put in the work and show that you are mentally healthy enough and responsible to own one. The ban on campuses should stay no matter what. The majority of campuses are extremely safe and they do have more than just "learn self-defense" to protect you if you don't feel comfortable walking alone including escorts and stations that call police immediately.