Why are people against gun ownership?
Mass shootings occur because of bullying and social isolation, wouldn't it be better to address that instead of trying to restrict gun ownership?
26-30, M
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Msp940 · 41-45, M
This is a loaded question trying to assume people calling for more strict gun control are ignoring the cause of mass shootings. There is also a generalization as to the cause of mass shootings.
I am against the general population owning guns because most people are not trustworthy enough or have high enough intellect and weapons handling skills to safely carry a weapon. After 5 years active duty in the USMC and 2 combat tours in Iraq as well as a current job where I carry a gun 24/7 I still do not want them in my house. A gun's only purpose is to kill. That's not a power an average joe/jane should have, myself included.
I am against the general population owning guns because most people are not trustworthy enough or have high enough intellect and weapons handling skills to safely carry a weapon. After 5 years active duty in the USMC and 2 combat tours in Iraq as well as a current job where I carry a gun 24/7 I still do not want them in my house. A gun's only purpose is to kill. That's not a power an average joe/jane should have, myself included.
everythingisalreadytakenagain · 26-30, M
@Msp940 I disagree. The U.S Constitution explicitly states that American citizens have "the right to bear arms". Even if they choose not to make use of this right, it still should exist. Restricting guns essentially means removing an important freedom which has been enshrined in American law.
Also, general gum crime has decreased...it's only mass shootings that have increased. This is most likely because of bullying within schools and other societal problems.
Also, general gum crime has decreased...it's only mass shootings that have increased. This is most likely because of bullying within schools and other societal problems.