Gun Control vs. People Control
A recent incident in California occurred on a crowded highway, in a traffic gridlock situation. Two normally conservative men, while in the heat of this traffic jam, steadily progressed to a rage which led to a fatality and a serious injury. Both men had permits and were carrying concealed firearms used for protection during their employment. One man was a jewelry store manager and the other was a Wells Fargo armored car guard. If it were illegal for these men to carry guns, they would both be alive today. If the same incident occurred without the availability of weapons, these two men may have exchanged words, gestures, and perhaps more aggressive behavior, but would not have tried to kill each other. Is it fair to say that the legalization to carry firearms puts more danger into public areas? In a similar situation, several years ago, while traveling in Southern California with my parents, an apparent car thief and the Los Angeles Police Department placed us in danger. While sitting at a stoplight the vehicle in front of us was surrounded by police officers. They all had their weapons drawn, and aimed at the driver of the vehicle. If they had fired undoubtedly one or several of my family member
A stand must be made to prevent wrong doers from possessing firearms. These laws are usually found unconstitutional and/or are defeated in the House or Senate. The irony is that these individuals usually feel unsafe with a loaded gun present. The weapons were used for providing meat and protection against violent attacks from hooligans and thieves. There are stories of drive-by shootings, children having accidents with firearms, mistaken identity shootings, and the shooting of innocent victims. They were designed for hunting, sportsmanship, and in more radical cases the protection of one's country. The original intent and purpose of the Second Amendment of the Constitution was to preserve and guarantee, not grant the preexisting right of individuals to keep and bear arms. Often, legislators try to write bills and laws which attempt to limit the use of weapons in America today. The controversy of gun control will undoubtedly continue for decades to come. Once these laws are in place they must be enforced. We as Americans must strive for several simple goals. We are not trying to eliminate the firearms themselves, but to reduce the need to protect yourself and the desire to own a weapon.
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