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Gun control isn't about guns its about control. Laws that forbid the carrying
of arms. disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit
crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the
assailants, they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an
unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.
This is the premise that a nationally known organization, the NRA stands
behind. They believe that our forefathers included the second amendment for a
purpose. That purpose is just as important today as it was in the days of. The
purpose is to allow the individual to defend his freedom. There are a number of
reasons why this freedom needs to be protected. The number one and most
important is to keep the individuality of the American people from becoming
controlled by the Government. Governmental Issues Only sixty years ago Hitler
took away the rights of Jews in Germany to bear arms.
At that time it look like it was being done for the betterment of society.
History has told us what followed. Taking away peoples abilities to defend
themselves is the easiest way to subjugate, enslave or eradicate them. Many
times an over zealous government takes actions that cannot be justified. A good
example of this is the Ruby Ridge Incident, where a mans wife and son were
killed over a minor firearm offense. Some States have enacted their own laws.
Florida has aloud its citizens to carry a concealed weapon. Since this law was
enacted the murder rate has dropped by 29%. Over the same period of time the
nationwide murder rate increased by 11%.
This clearly shows that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens can prevent
crime. In contrast many of our countries major cities have banned all guns. In
1976 guns were banned in Washington DC. Since then the murder rate has risen
200%. According to a CBS poll, 64% of Americans rightfully understand and don't
believe gun control laws reduce crime anyway. History has proven that every
nation, which has disarmed its citizenry, has ended up with a dictator, a police
state, and with countless horrible atrocities. It is true that we either learn
from history or history will repeat itself. Personal Protection Not only is it
our right to own guns for protection against a overbearing government, but also
against those who intend to infringe on the peoples security.
The criminals don't care about gun control laws for themselves. Actually,
they are hoping for more laws will pass for gun control. It makes breaking the
law safer and easier for them. A common belief is that people don't need guns
because we have the police to protect us. In most cases the police ca not
protect you. First of all if you were involved in a crime you would not have
time to call the police. Secondly even if you could call the police they
probably would not arrive in time. Lastly if the police arrive in time, they are
not aloud to use their weapons unless they catch the criminal in the act.
If the government were to ban guns today, the people who would turn in their
guns would be the law abiding citizens. The criminals would still have their
guns. There are many people who argue that guns in the home create accidents and
children are killed. The truth is there are four times as many children that are
killed in accidents with bikes than with guns. Swimming pool accidents claim ten
times more toddlers. The anti-gun activists use any gun-related tragedy to
promote the anti-gun agenda. The reason that guns seem so bad is that when
anything bad happens you see it on TV. You will never see the news media report
an incident where a gun helped save a person or repel a violent attack.
Shooting Sports Guns have been involved in our countries heritage since
before its conception. In some families hunting and gun collecting is a
tradition that has been handed down for generations. While we do not need guns
to put dinner on our table, the sport of hunting has been a bonding experience
for many families. This is a healthy American tradition that should not be
broken. The hunting and shooting sports industry is wide spread. There are
millions of jobs and dollars that are connected with the shooting sports.
While we may just think of the gun manufacturer as being affected there are
however many industries that would be affected adversely if guns were
eliminated. If we consider that the average hunter buys clothing ammunition,
vehicles, and other necessary supplies. If he travels he buys airline tickets
and gasoline. If he goes out of state he may use the services of a guide, whose
livelihood depends on shooting sports. As you can see if guns were eliminated
from our society we would be at a serious loss.
Our freedoms would be in jeopardy, our individual safety would be
questionable and a significant industry in our country would be at a deficit.
The quote that Guns don't kill people, people kill people is even more pertinent
today. It is time that each individual takes responsibilities for his actions
and not blame an inanament object for a wrongdoing. Thank You.
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