in denver killing 7 people.and most of americans think there should be no gun controls in the US.does these shootings excite gun owners.one day it could happen to your family.would that change your minds in any way.
2007-12-09 13:53:44 · 7 answers · asked by fatdadslim 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
What amazes me is so far not one of the respondents have said, that its the police that should be getting these gun crazies not the public. Ok maybe you had a point when the local sheriff was a 3 day horse ride away in 1850 but in 2007 hello he is only a 3 minute drive away now. You Americans are just plain insane with your gun laws.
2007-12-09 16:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by colin b 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You may have noticed also that further carnage at the New Life Church was prevented by an armed security guard who shot the murderer.
Of course it is a shock to think of having an armed security guard in a church, but I can only thank God that he was there. Otherwise the death toll would have been higher.
Mass murders typically take place where the gunman has reason to believe nobody else will be armed. That is why they rarely take place in the rough parts of town.
Reasonable controls on gun ownership, such as not selling to somebody who is psychotic, are fine. But eliminating guns in the general population is not a good idea.
2007-12-09 22:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Colin, I couldn't agree with you more. Who are these loons who say that by everyone having guns there will be no shootings of this degree?
'Oh excuse me, I'd like to try that dress on (in Omaha) just let me put my semi-auto Uzi somewhere I can get it in case a mass murderer comes in.'
Thank God I live in a country where firearms are only available to those who have a legitimate right to have them plus Police.
Sure, the crims will always get them but in my country the vast majority of shootings are all based around gang members killing each other. If they want to kill each other or themselves - go for it. We can do without their type.
At least we don't have kids with over inflated egos or hero mentalities going around shooting innocent people in shops, schools or churches.
2007-12-10 03:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Kay P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, those of us with our own arsenals are safe. It's those of you that are afraid to own a gun that are walking targets for thieves, murderers, etc.
The shooter in Colorado Springs was KILLED by an ARMED security guard at the church. If they hadn't had a good guy with a gun on the premise, a lot more people would have been killed there.
When law abiding citizens carry guns, the streets are safer.
2007-12-09 22:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by April 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Religious conservatives killing each other:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-12-09-missionariesshot_N.htm?csp=34
2007-12-09 22:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have always been against gun control, good grief the govt, is corupt enough, they allready have our lives in their hand's not they want our guns to, No way I think every one should be able to protect themselves, it's our GOD given right!!!!! a town back east does it, and they have NO CRIME AT ALL!!!! the whole town is armed, the must have a good conservative sheriff or mayor!!!!! something is right!!! get the picture?????
2007-12-09 23:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by poopsie 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no, i think they should require tests for everyone, and the ones that fail, get rid of. (mental and i.q. tests)
the only time we have any problems, is when the person has the same i.q. as the gun.
2007-12-09 22:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by gen patton 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋