12-19-2014, 07:43 PM
I am pleased with his nomination. To those who feel they are guaranteed by 2nd amendment, go ahead and enjoy your guns for hunting, target practice, and self-protection. I get that.....I did look up case where Supreme Court did not believe they could mess with that amendment (sued by someone who believed it was outmoded, as I believe also). Never have felt that it is appropriate in this day and time. Our military now bears arms for our protection, and police officers are supposed to be our protectors also. I think, in general, they do that, but either they need more training, better background checks, better psychological testing or all of the above. There are sociopaths out there dressed as cops who, want the power and authority awarded to their status. They beat their wives, and they use their guns to kill because part of their problem is poor impulse control, and so forth. I think the cop who killed the 12 year old should be charged. The reasons have already been discussed ad nauseam. However, I think most LE are doing their best to keep us safe. Yes, i know, he shouldn't have been playing with a real looking gun, etc...he should still be alive to learn from his mistake....didn't deserve to die.
I do object to everyone and their brother owning guns. Not everyone is responsible and in the case of many citizens, the gun they purchased to keep them safe, ends up being the weapon which kills them. In an emergency, e.g, someone pulling out a weapon and shooting people at random, there is usually no time to go to where the gun is stored, and stop these mass killings. Think that arming teachers is a very poor solution. I personally think there would be more deaths and unless gun was on your hip at all times, time is not in your favor. I think we need to work together and find a way to reduce gun violence in our country.
Saying redundant things like, guns don't kill people or I am going to sue my knife because it cut me...and criminals will find a way to get the guns and so forth isn't the answer. Focus on what can be done...I definitely am in favor of more complicated background checks. i know responsible gun owners won't agree with this; it is the same story of having to make things difficult for you, just because of those who abuse these same rights....Not fair. but true.
I do object to everyone and their brother owning guns. Not everyone is responsible and in the case of many citizens, the gun they purchased to keep them safe, ends up being the weapon which kills them. In an emergency, e.g, someone pulling out a weapon and shooting people at random, there is usually no time to go to where the gun is stored, and stop these mass killings. Think that arming teachers is a very poor solution. I personally think there would be more deaths and unless gun was on your hip at all times, time is not in your favor. I think we need to work together and find a way to reduce gun violence in our country.
Saying redundant things like, guns don't kill people or I am going to sue my knife because it cut me...and criminals will find a way to get the guns and so forth isn't the answer. Focus on what can be done...I definitely am in favor of more complicated background checks. i know responsible gun owners won't agree with this; it is the same story of having to make things difficult for you, just because of those who abuse these same rights....Not fair. but true.