Firearms

I just felt the need to repost a response I posted earlier today on someone's wall. it just infuriates me how people can be so blinded by their own opinions when their opinions are based solely on their selfish wants. You may agree or disagree but her is my response:


Guns, for intent and purposes were manufactured to be used as a weapon which is why they are used during war (not sold in the household section at Sears). @Linda, the last I checked I do not believe that matches nor a Seadoo was used as a weapon during any war so to compare those to an actual "weapon" is totally illogical.
Accidents happen and people are killed everyday from fires, car accidents, plane crashes knife weldings and at the hands of humans.... but none of which where "manufactured" for the sole purpose to kill. The fire arms law is to prevent people to be able to "carry" a fire arm unless in the line of duty. Even hunters don't "carry" a gun all day every day because they are waiting for hunting season, come on now. Let's be realistic.

Shawn, you are partly right. There will never be enough laws in place to "stop" the mad men/women out there but the laws are put in place to help "prevent" more accidents and make it easier to prosecute when tragedies such as these strike. And like I said hunters do not "carry" their riffle 24/7. This law is not intended for the deer hunter or fish and game clubs.  It is for the civilian that pats their belt with a loaded firearm as part of their daily attire. It just is not necessary. FYI Shawn, a bomb IS illegal because it is a weapon. Again, you cannot compare a bomb to a car.

PS. Passing a firearms law is by no means taking away your freedom but, should you in your hear feel that is the case, there are many other countries that will actually encourage every man, woman and child to carry a firearm and I hear they would welcome anyone who wants to live such a life style. You can't just pick and choose what you consider to be "freedom". Freedom is a given rite to the American people to do, say and act as they wish while respecting and abiding in accordance to the laws set forth in protecting our fellowman from harm to themselves or others. Just sayin...