So smiddy.... lets say you had your way and somehow every firearm disappeared from the world tomorrow. Would murder stop? Do you think violent crime would really be reduced significantly? Was the world a more peaceful place before guns were invented?
Did Cain need a gun to murder Abel? The problem is in the human heart. The object used to carry out the act doesn't matter. People with violent inclinations will find a way to do what they do.
Now before you say "well guns make it easier to kill more people quicker" are you paying attention to the news? Violent people have become very creative lately in how do their damage. As a matter of fact even if you look at the biggest cases of mass murder in the USA the object of choice was something flammable and or explosive. Lately autos/trucks have been the preferred tool of carnage.
In the USA guns are not the root cause to our violent inner cities. There are many social/economical/racial/cultural reasons. Yes our over all violent crime rate is relativity high compared to much of the world.... MOST of that takes place in just a handful of metropolitan areas. Most of the USA is very safe and peaceful. Fix the issues that plagues our inner cities, and gun control becomes unnecessary.
I support gun rights because it is the only thing in the world that can take a little old lady and put her on the same level as the most hardened gang banger. If you can not forcefully protect your own right to life, you have no guarantees of ANY of your rights.
