Ray From Cleveland
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No, he would have bought his arms from the black market, and what would that have solved?
In spite of this tragedy, let me remind you of the two most recent attacks that killed many more people and not one gun involved. That would be 911 and the Oklahoma City Bombing.
We made it illegal for people to have access to recreational narcotics. How did that work out for us given we have the most people locked up behind bars than any other civilized society? We also have immigration laws. Yet illegals drive cars with drivers licenses, have their children attend our schools, work with no fear of being deported. It's estimated that our great laws are responsible for over 12 million law breakers being in our country.
So if you actually think that we could stop criminals access to semi-automatic weapons if they really want to kill a lot of people, then think again.
Not immediately, I agree. That is because your country is awash with firearms. But eventually, it would work. Maybe 10 years.
I won't address your immigration issue. That is a red herring to the debate.
Well I’m 57 years old and recreational narcotics have been illegal my entire life. Yet we have a larger problem with drugs today than years ago.
What makes an item worth breaking the law for is desire. Criminals will always want guns and will get them too. Then the only people with guns would be the cops and criminals. They would be able to break into your home day or night without the fear of losing their life. No thank you.
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