tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409129316400490922.post2372922560202268246..comments2024-01-10T09:30:25.548-05:00Comments on Birthplace of the Second Amendment 1765: Dispelling the Myths of Hoplophobia (irrational fear of firearms)JWRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09696742493686908061noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409129316400490922.post-49137293117481918152013-01-19T22:31:52.555-05:002013-01-19T22:31:52.555-05:00Rational discussion is great in words. When it com...Rational discussion is great in words. When it comes to deeds, every rational suggestion is deralied under the banner of second amendment. Society and societal norms changes with times. To not question the second amendment for current times is operating with 5 senses. We are humans and should utilize sixth sense - free thinking. Switzerland, germany or any other country in the world which has similar gun policy is fine but no country in the world allows for military style assault weapons. Only in our country - good old USA, we can get anything on a heartbeat with minimal checks to run a "private army". For example the unfortunate mother of the mentally ill shooter from conneticut could have limited the number and type of guns she had and could have secured them. All the guns in the world did not save her life. It only resulted in several more innocent lives lost. Please think of a society where everyone carries concealed or open fire arms in all places - whenever there is an argument it will likely end in a gun battle. The gun rights of a few should not infringe on the peace loving right of many. I sincerely doubt we can eliminate guns alltogether from our society. But 300 million guns is a travesty for this nation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409129316400490922.post-53119208898417206002013-01-19T04:26:50.977-05:002013-01-19T04:26:50.977-05:00This is a sensitive issue for both sides, and an o...This is a sensitive issue for both sides, and an open, rational, and objective discussion must be had. Yes, many people are ignorant of guns and that is the basis of much of their fear. But bombarding people with out-of-context quotes from over two centuries ago an argument doesn't make. To suggest that the founding fathers would (or wouldn't) present that same logic today is nothing more than a hopeful guess for both sides. <br /><br />Furthermore, presenting partial information as an entire fact does nothing but keep an argument from objective interpration. Switzerland does have a standing military force and mandates military service for all males, starting at 19. They are issued weapons, which they are told to keep in their homes (about a third of the population opposes this). Their neutrality is based on a foreign policy that puts their own interests first, refusing to engage in any situation that could potentially engage them in military conflict. This is clearly not the US' policy, as we don't sit back and throw our hands up when it comes to military intervention. Unless we are willing to revive the draft and stop all military interventions, Switzerland cannot be an accurate comparison. To then present them as a nation that is free because the government arms every citizen/family instead of having a military is false. There are many countries that have similar rights to bear arms (Germany for example) that do not have the problems the United States do. This is a complex issue that needs to be addressed in a better way, instead of knee jerk reactions. More guns isn't the whole answer. Neither is less guns. Nor is it as simple as blaming violence in video games, television, or movies. We have to figure out why, in our culture, people make the decision to commit such violent acts and if current laws or the extent to which they are enforced is sufficient in preventing future occurances, then take reasonable steps to come to an effective solution.<br /><br />RCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409129316400490922.post-57869156054125658622013-01-16T23:53:07.669-05:002013-01-16T23:53:07.669-05:00Because of crazy zealots like you guys the country...Because of crazy zealots like you guys the country is going downhill. The second amendment was useful at the time it was executed. If for a moment you feel that taking on the US military with your guns to overthown the government you are delusional. Please do not make USA into somalia or afghanistan where chaos reigns due to guns. Second amendment for current times stongly infringes on the right of peace loving citizens. The stupidity of "guns do not kill people" is not a logial argument. If gun is not involved in any homicide, the chances of survival is the highest.The gun lobby is taking all of you for a ride while they make all the money - billions! What would it take to restrict guns - the lives of legal gun owners in a massacre or the life of the gun lobbyist? For most true christians, Jesus Christ has never advocated to kill - so please do not claim that this ia you "god give right". rights come with serious responsibilities. Peace will prevail despite your guns! I pray for your sanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com