They* argue that gun-related crime is so bad that the rights of thelaw abiding need further restriction, but then reject out of hand the notion that, because gun-related crime is so bad, people have a legiitmate need to arm themselves for self-defense.
* "They" does not mean every single one of these people; it denotes a significant proportion.
* "They" does not mean every single one of these people; it denotes a significant proportion.