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Politics : The 2nd Amendment-- The Facts........
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To: JeffA who wrote (203)7/7/1998 9:24:00 PM
From: w molloy  Read Replies (2) of 10167
 
>> Sensationalizing the killings at schools, restaurants,etc glorifies the deeds

Compared to the coverage the Dunblane massacre garnered in the UK, I would say that the reaction of the US press to the recent school killings here is muted. I certainly don't think that the deeds have been glorified.

I think it is natural and quite right for these heinous crimes to raise anti-gun sentiments. There would be something wrong with our society (and media) if such sentiments weren't raised.

The key question however, is what can be done to stop it from happening again.

IMHO Blaming the parents of these murderers is a cop out. Our society needs to shoulder some responsibility too. Is the answer gun control?
It depends what you mean by control. I firmly believe in gun regulation. Regulation has to be done in such a way that is consistent with the 2nd Amendment and recognizes the fact that there are some 750m( correct me if I'm wrong) weapons currently in circulation.

I believe there are classes of firearm that 'Joe Public' has no reason for owning, and these weapons should be banned. I also think that some form of licensing is required. This licensing should be coupled to background checks and ongoing firearm training.

I know many people have a big problem with checks, and with who does them. Clearly this is a government or government agency issue. Do I trust the government? No, but like someone else has already implied, I trust them more than the NRA.

w.
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