10-20-2015, 11:42 AM
(10-20-2015, 11:14 AM)afraidforallofus Wrote: And there's the problem. I wondered how long it would take someone to own up to the fact that the US doesn't WANT to change. The constitution is apparently as revered as the bible (which is both weird and humourous) and inviolate. How can you have stricter controls if the second amendment needs amending, yet no-one wants to amend it?
I say it again, we haven't had a mass shooting in 19 years. I can't be arsed looking up how many the US has had this week
You were waiting unnecessarily, afraid. It's owned up to by a shitload of Americans wherever the topic is addressed, including this thread.
It's no secret that most Americans don't feel a Constitutional amendment is necessary in order to implement the changes in gun regulation that the majority of Americans want.
Most Americans do want stricter screening/requirements for gun ownership, stricter gun laws which are more consistently enforced across states, etc. Many also support bans on some gun types/ammo. All of which could be (or has been) accomplished by legislation passed by the Congress or mandated by Presidential Executive Order/Action without amending the Second Amendment,
The Second Amendment affords the people the right to bear arms in a "well-regulated" manner. That's broad. The Supreme Court ruled that applies to individuals who choose to bear arms for self-defense. But, the Second Amendment guarantees no one the right to bear any and all arms/ammo they so desire, nor does it prevent the government from disqualifying some citizens from gun ownership with cause.
I don't minimize Australia's achievement in regards to reducing multiple victim shootings. That's great. But, it's not a "niener niener niener, Australia is better than America" situation, to me. Maybe when I grow up, I'll understand that take on it.
