In our past, Americans have readily given up certain freedoms for the sake of a safer society. It's time to do that on guns.
Of course I am saddened by the recent rash of shootings in California. I continue to wonder how this is not treated as a safety issue requiring restrictive new rules.
Many people were upset when laws were passed requiring seat belts and motorcycle helmets. After 9/11, there were many policies enacted that effectively restricted some of our freedoms. I remember years ago a man tried to board an airplane with a bomb in his shoe. Because of that, we must remove our shoes to be screened at airports.The safety of society requires more restrictions on guns. We need more gun control, and we need it now.
California already requires background checks, waiting periods, testing requirements and more. Repeating the same steps expecting a different outcome is the definition of insanity.With more guns than people in this country and access easily available to anyone seeking weapons capable of mass killing, we have to accept the fact that gun violence is part of American culture.
I don’t agree that complete gun control is going to help. I live in a weapon-carry state and am often armed when going to church or any public event.
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