Why, when something like the VT shooting happens, does the subject of gun control always beccome an issue?

Question

I understand that he used a gun, but the gun didn't walk itself into that school and start firing itself. So therefore those of us that use guns for sport get to suffer for all the potential phsycotics in society. What about box cutters, knives, axes, fireworks, gasoline or diesel and a match, all these things can be used to harm people and have been used. Should we ban these items as well?

As far as the school shootings why don't schools have armed guards to be on hand and respond to situations right away?

Answer 1

This man obviously gave a lot of thought about murder and how to commit it in different ways. (based on his English class stories) He would have been creative if he didn't have a gun. Also, I read an article that tribes in Africa create guns with pipes and rubber bands and it only takes a couple hours to do it. Don't forget about pipe bombs either.

What about our right to defend ourselves? If the school did not have a gun ban on school property then someone could have defended themself.

I don't support a gun ban. I support my right to defend myself.

Answer 2

I'm sorry 32 people are dead because a crazy person bought a gun and started shooting.

I know a lot of people feel they need guns for safty and sport and all that. I don't agree with that point of view but I understand it.

But can't we at least all get on board with the idea that people like Cho should not be allowed to buy guns. Can we at least agree that if someone is showing signs that they are crazy and think the killers at columbine were heroes and stalks people, can we at least agree that those people should not be allowed to get guns.

Also you say what about box cutters and so on. Well on 9/11 they did us box cutters and guess what? We started to be more careful with who could use them and where. 32 people are dead, if we don't at least try to make sure crazy people can't get weapons can we even call this a society.

Answer 3

i imagine that if you're an worker of the authorities that you need to take care of to have guns, only for the straightforward undeniable actuality that those are those who're the most educated on attacks like VT. there is truly no logical thanks to end suprising attacks like VT except the protection rises at intense populated parts, with metallic detectors and such. there are such extremely some those that graduate from the criminal justice branch yet jobs are so restricted in that form of substantial. round my city theres about 513 applicants that word for one police officer pastime. heavily we truly have adequate human beings searching for jobs like protection that, it ought to also help with extra pastime possibilities all in the course of the USA. There are intense populated parts that really do this, so why won't be able to that change into regulation.

Answer 4

Thirty three people are dead so it is appropriate to look at gun ownership and use, school security and emergency policy, allowing people who may be disturbed to be on the loose, and our immigration policies. We would not be doing the right thing to ignore a discussion and review after a tragedy like this.

I suggest that most of the illegal gun control laws on the books be revoked so that more people would carry guns thus able to protect themselves and loved ones without being labled a criminal themself.

Answer 5

Agendas!

If he would have killed those people with cigarettes, the tobacco industry would be on hook this week and now be considered a weapon.

We have too many organizations in this country that are always standing on the side line to say, "See, told ya so."

Personally, I don't use my gun for sport, mine is for home protection and I sleep well at night knowing I have it just in case. I prefer to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

Answer 6

Because the cowards in our society think peace and safety can only come at the elimination of all our known freedoms.
Like the funky airport crap. I would rather live dangerously and free then stand in line where some high school grad can wave a wand and have power to take away my freedom.

Answer 7

Knee jerk reaction

Look at it this way. Politics will always come into play after a tragedy. Remember the endless restrictions we had after 9/11? Well the same thing is going to happen here.

The bottom line is that politicians and government will always ask you to give up you freedom for security. DON'T DO IT!!!

Answer 8

This may sound paranoid, but there really is a concerted, organized effort to disarm America. Be it well-meaning and naive or sinister and seditious, it's there, and it passes up /no/ opportunity to advance its agenda.

Answer 9

Same reason that Don Imus brought the 1st amendment to the forefront last week.

Answer 10

It's an excuse for them to push their agenda on the American people who plainly want nothing to do with gun control laws. There are enough.