Because you (August West) brought up having more people at mass shooting events.....
Mass murderers of recent include many transgenders (Democrats of course). Several of the most prolific mass murderers in America have been homosexuals (Democrats),
*Wesley Allen Dodd – 50 victims
* Randy Kraft – 67
* Donald Harvey claimed 37 victims in Kentucky;
* John Wayne Gacy raped and killed 33 boys in Chicago, burying them under his house and in his yard;
* Patrick Kearney accounted for 32, cutting his victims into small pieces after sex and leaving them in trash bags along the Los Angeles freeways;
* Bruce Davis molested and killed 27 young men and boys in Illinois;
* A gay sex-murder-torture ring (Corll-Henley-Brooks) sent 28 Texas teenagers to their grave
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Historically, Here's What Happens When Gun Control Disarms Citizens
Story by Mike Fishmore
www.msn.com Apr 27, 2024
The Second Amendment, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, has been a subject of debate due to its somewhat ambiguous language, particularly the reference to a "well-regulated Militia" and the right of the people to "keep and bear Arms."
Over time, the emphasis on individual gun ownership has overshadowed the initial focus on the role of a well-regulated militia and the safeguarding of a free state. This shift has prompted extensive discussions on the original intent of the amendment and the evolving societal context in which it is applied.
While promoted as a method to improve safety, gun control measures can transform into instruments of tyranny. During the events of 1911, the Ottoman Empire utilized gun registration as a tactic to disarm Armenians prior to executing the Armenian Genocide. The disarmed Armenians were left defenseless and faced brutal death marches and widespread killings, leading to the tragic loss of 1.5 million lives.
Under the rule of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union enforced laws to eliminate private gun possession, contributing to the deaths of around 20 million individuals. The confiscation of guns, facilitated by compulsory registration, was a significant factor in this horrific tragedy.
During the era of Nazi Germany, gun control legislation specifically aimed at Jewish individuals resulted in the confiscation of their firearms. Subsequently, they were subjected to forced labor camps and systematic extermination, leading to the tragic deaths of approximately 6 million Jews.
Under Mao Zedong's leadership in China, the population was disarmed, centralizing all political authority within the Communist Party. As a consequence, millions of Chinese citizens fell victim to government atrocities, highlighting the perils associated with a disarmed society.
Hugo Chávez in Venezuela enforced gun control policies that resulted in the seizure of firearms and a rise in violence. The disarmed population was powerless against government suppression, ultimately contributing to the nation's economic downfall and erosion of civil rights.
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution has been at the center of a long-standing and contentious debate regarding its proper definition, implementation, and the resulting impact on gun policy in the country. The amendment, which addresses the right to bear arms, has undergone significant interpretation and judicial scrutiny, leading to a series of landmark decisions that have shaped the landscape of gun ownership, legislation, and public discourse.
The landmark case of District of Columbia v. Heller in 2007 marked a pivotal moment in the interpretation of the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court's ruling affirmed an individual's right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, setting a precedent that was later expanded to the states in the McDonald v. City of Chicago decision in 2010.