What is the future of this issue if it remains unresolved? Well, to begin with, this issue isn't going to be completely solved unless each of the
polar sides begins to step out and try to understand where the other side is coming from. Basically, each side is fighting for one thing; one side is fighting to
protect our gun ownership rights and the other side is fighting to protect our safety. In my opinion, we can achieve both if each side compromises even just a small amount in their beliefs. I think that individuals should have the right to own a gun, whether this be for sporting use or for safety use, and I believe that individuals can obey certain rules when it comes to owning and using these guns as well. Also, as far as gun violence
among young kids who
accidentally get their hands a on a gun, parents need to step up and do a better job at hiding these guns in places where children can not get
a hold of these guns.
If this issue remains unsolved, we are going to keep debating it over and over again and the people on each side of the issue are going to keep hating each other. If each presidential candidate continues to choose a polar side on this issue, then there is going to be a continuous division among presidential candidates in the elections to come. This issue will not be resolved unless we have some strong leaders who are willing to step up and provide a side to this issue that encompasses both political beliefs. When it comes down to it, each side is fighting for safety and freedom. Until we can come to a point where everyone understands this, a division among political parties regarding this issue will continue to cause controversy among the American people.
3 comments:
Well I have to say, I've been a follower of your blog and when I read this "implications" posting, I realized that I'm not really as polarized as I initially thought I was on this subject. Although I will probably never chose to own a gun, I really don't have a problem with responsible gun ownership. I have a close friend who is an avid hunter and also a police officer. I have always felt completely comfortable bringing my children to his house, because I know his guns are safely locked away. I truly am not interested in penalizing responsible gun owners. It is exactly as you said in a previous post, I am just concerned with reducing crime. And I guess at this point, there isn't much evidence to support the idea that restricting the right to own a handgun will actually reduce crime. I really have learned a lot from your blog, and one very important lesson; to be tolerant and respectful of others' opinions. Thanks.
I feel that the changes that need to be made is not taking away the citizen's freedom to bear arms, but changes of how to get a gun. Yes, violence is growing today and people do need to protect themselves, but we need to find a way so that AK 47s are not on the streets of America anymore. Being able to get a gun needs to be stricter with background checks so that any person can go get his gun license and get a gun.
Son of ander... I completely agree with your argument. In my opinion, if someone wants to own a gun badly enough, then they will have no problem taking the time to obtain a gun license and register the gun properly. I know this is what my father does for all of his guns and he does not see this as a burden at all. In fact, he thinks that having to have a gun license is extremely important. Hunting licenses are also issued throughout many states. These licenses are beneficial and safe because many hunters do not have to worry about unauthorized people hunting in the woods with them. It is much safer when you are hunting in the woods with others who are licensed and know what they are doing and how to handle a gun.
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