A Modest Proposal for the Gun Control Debate

[jwoodie]

Why don't we look at the actual weapons used, how they were used, and what modifications/restrictions (if any) would have reduced/eliminated the damage? For example, would banning certain weapons actually remove them from circulation? Could they simply be modified or replaced by other weapons?

It seems that we are debating a particular solution without having specifically determined the problem. Expedient feel-good legislation often results long term headaches.

 

[Missourian]

Why don't we look at the actual weapons used, how they were used, and what modifications/restrictions (if any) would have reduced/eliminated the damage? For example, would banning certain weapons actually remove them from circulation? Could they simply be modified or replaced by other weapons?

It seems that we are debating a particular solution without having specifically determined the problem. Expedient feel-good legislation often results long term headaches.

The 1994 assault weapons ban was and is still in force in Connecticut.

 

[eflatminor]

...what modifications/restrictions (if any) would have reduced/eliminated the damage?

None.

For example, would banning certain weapons actually remove them from circulation?

No.

Could they simply be modified or replaced by other weapons?

Yes.

It seems that we are debating a particular solution without having specifically determined the problem.

Criminals are the problem.

Expedient feel-good legislation often results long term headache

Indeed!

 

[nodoginnafight]

Why don't we look at the actual weapons used, how they were used, and what modifications/restrictions (if any) would have reduced/eliminated the damage? For example, would banning certain weapons actually remove them from circulation? Could they simply be modified or replaced by other weapons?

It seems that we are debating a particular solution without having specifically determined the problem. Expedient feel-good legislation often results long term headaches.

I agree. I like to promote a broad look at a subject before leaping into action. What you have to be careful of is determining the answer first and then framing the "study" in a way that just produces what you already determined you want.