Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: What's wrong with gun-"control"? [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,593 posts)First, I object to the terminology "gun-control" because the very idea of laws equaling control is a myth. The only real control over humans is self-control. The legislation commonly referred to as gun-control principally burdens lawful gun owners, attempts to ban weapons that used in a tiny minority of overall assaults and make law enforcement work easier. I don't see how compromising on any rights or freedoms is reasonable only to make the work of law enforcement easier. This thread mostly addresses the part of the party platform that advocates another AWB.
It's just not that hard to control what's never been all that popular. I try to look at everyone and all cultures, religions and traditions as different. We need laws that work for us.
About one in three own guns in the US and they aren't all Republicans.
A "greater sense of law abiding" maybe that's why all those laws about DUI were ignored for years. It wasn't until DD campaigns and PSAs on TV that much changed. I maintain empowering people and looking at them as solutions rather than as potential criminals is better. YMMV.
I think UBCs are a good start on things. Do you have any ideas?