06-12-2013, 12:08 PM
(06-12-2013, 11:44 AM)username Wrote: I totally understand those that suggest gun bans on certain weapons. We don't let people carry automatic weapons or RPG's so I "get" those that want to further that to semi auto weapons, high magazine capacities etc.
That said, I don't really have a problem with the weapons themselves until they fall into the hands of a nut job planning a massacre. If someone could figure out a way to prevent that from happening, great.
I understand the positions of both sides too.
I just don't think the most vocal advocates on either side (in and out of the legislature) make a significant effort to understand the other's position and show any willingness to compromise for the good of the whole. There will never be a total eradication of gun violence (or any kind of violence) of course, but there can be improvements. I believe that.
People that throw their hands up in frustration and just proclaim that nothing is ever gonna change aren't really committed to change anyway. Defeatism never gets anyone anywhere they want to be.
You wanna affect change, stay engaged and make your voice heard. Whether it's frustrating or not. If you just leave it up to others to hopefully do and say what you believe on your behalf or focus on style rather than content, I don't think you have too much room to bitch.
(That "you" isn't you at all username, general "you").