Yes, I would buy a gun if it wasn't my right. Why? (Well that's a rhetorical question and I shouldn't even dignify it with a response, but sadly, I must.). Because it is inhumane to say I can't a have a weapon to defend myself. People ownign their own guns is what this family is founded on (Militias that had NONgovernment guns.). Without the help of the militia, regardless of this pathetic French theroy, America would not be an independant nation.

So, if it wasn't a right, would you still buy one?

In encourage every one to lawfully buy a gun. I encourage people to di this because it is an excersize of their rights. As long as people handle their guns responsibly, it is their right to have a gun. So therefore I ask everyone to lawfully buy a gun, just to support our constitution.

people are blinded by constitutions and amendements.

gun sucks, it kills people. if there's no gun, there's less too-destructive wars. come on, a baseball bat or a huge bulldog is all you need to get rid of one burglar.

I don't agree with guns. People say there what protects then when a burgeler breaks in. But like the other kid said. Would a beurgeler break in if you had a large dog?? I don't think so. 55% of American's own guns and have a greater chance of killing or injuring a family member then a burgeler. So whats the point. Guns I think should only be used to hunt because of the big loop hole theory. Why would you want to shot anyone anyways?

Does anyone really NEED guns at their fingertips anymore? There are alternatives to having firearms for protection. How often do you hear about a burgaler breaking into a house with a big german shepherd on guard? Hunting, I can see. Humans have messed up the ecology of the earth, and if they don't hunt animals, the deer will all starve to death during the winter over competition for food, which will cause a loop in the food chain and mess everything up. But besides that???

I am seriously concerned about the things that some people have to say about guns. It doesn't matter why one has a gun; it is their constitutional right to have them. I have a gun and there is no way that I would let it be taken away from me. Why do I have it? It doesn’t matter. I am allowed to have it according to the 3rd amendment of the United States constitution. It is true that sometimes, crazy people get hold of a gun. And sometimes people get hurt but that is the cost of living in a free society. If I had to die so that my future children could live in freedom, I would gladly stand up and die for that. No one would ever vote for a change in the constitution so start learning that the world isn’t a safe and happy place for everyone, and that it shouldn’t be because Freedom is more important. My signature quotation is perfect here:

"Freedom is not Free"-Korean War Memorial, Washington DC

o.k.....for one..you don't even realize what you're saying. Say you don't have a gun and you awake to someone breaking into your house , and there is no way out??? Bet you'd want a gun right then. People who run out just to shoot another person have given the impression to the public that guns are bad and that they only kill. Guns are defense. Why don't you tell a police officer or a late-night security guard to give up their guns...ha...they won't. But know what...? you can have your little opinion , but I bet someday you'll change your mind and realize how ignorant you are to have said that. Guns were made for defense...NOT murder...duh....! Oh, and one other thing...someone can just as easily hurt you with another weapon the way they could a gun. It does not make a difference. It's almost like saying ,"Well, other people were sneaking things into our school so now everyone is stripsearched everday if an aurhority figure says so..."
Do we all deserve punishment for what other people have done ? I know I don't. Sure, they have been used to hurt people many a time ,but that is not going to change...welcome newcomers to reality...!

I agree, firearms are heinous and cause a lot of otherwise preventable deaths and suffering in general. The problem is, who is to say we can't have guns? Where, if anti-firearm legislation is put into place, do we draw the line between good guns and bad guns, and then good censoring and bad censoring? Just saying that guns are bad is a rash generalization. I have fabulous, law abiding, gentlemanly family members who enjoy the deer hunt more than almost anything. They go with their families and admire the great outdoors and totally bond. It's true that guns put the means of mortality into sometimes irresponsible hands. That freedom though is one of the things that makes America so great. People make dumb decisions and pay for them and we learn from our mistakes.

I think that guns shouldn't be so common! 55% of americans own guns, and you're more likely to kill a family member then an intruder in your home. Although some people buy guns so they can kill the family member and not the intruder. What kind of world are we living in?

Guns once had a place in everyday life. But now people don't have to spend the evening looking for rabbits to bring home for supper. Unless we are expected to live like we did a century ago, I don't think we should abide by all of the same laws.

It is like a fantasy of mine that one day guns along with other weapons will be completely abolished from our world, (except perhaps for a small arsenal hidden by the government in case of an alien takeover), since they're only purpose is to be destructive, and isn't constructive so much better? Some people argue that guns are ok becaue they hunt for sport, but we all know where I stand on animal rights, so I don't believe in killing animals as a "sport". If anyone can find a reason why they think guns shouldn't be abolished let me know, and I'll consider it.

In the battle against youth violence in schools, the states seems to be behind and only for one reason, because they don't have tougher laws on gun control. Canada's justice minister took huge steps in bringing in new laws to keep our schools safer. This controversial subject, which is opposed by many, was finally brought in by her. She risked losing her job (because ppl vote her in)for what she believed was right. Because there are alot of supporters for guns in the States, the government has to feel pressure for strickter laws. Groups like the Million moms march(i belive it's called) bring attention to these issues. If they get more and more support maybe one day the government will listen and talk action. How many murdered students does it take before something changes?
robyn

I know in some states it is legal to carry concealed weapons which makes any public place including schools etc. unsafe for children and adults. There are ways to stop this and i believe Ontario (and the rest of the provinces i believe) have taken a step towards making canada a safer place. It is now illegal to have a gun that is not registered. When you are registered you carry a card with you (sort of like a drivers liscence) that police can ask for if they see you posessing a gun. This is a small step towards not letting everyone have access to these deadly weapons. As well it's the parents duty to make sure their children don't have access to the weapons and understand that they are for hunting or to e used in self defense if you are being hurt, not to hurt other people... if commen sense prevails canada and the states will be a much safer place to be

God Bless

Sarah

I totally agree with both of you. It shouldn't be as easy as it is for people to get guns. One of the many problems with guns is that it's hard to defend yourself if you're attacked by someone with a gun. The only way I can think to solve these probablems is to not let people buy them at all.

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I think that it is much easier to kill someone with a gun than with fists or a knife. With a gun, I think that it is easier to distance yourself from the action that you are taking. Guns have revolutionized violence in our society. I recently read the book Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun by Geoffrey Canada, for Sociology class. It was very enlightening on the aspect of violence in our society. The laws, I feel, are just not tough enpough. Anyone can buy a gun at a gun show with no background check. In some states it is legal to carry consealed weapons anywhere, including places where children are presant, such as schools. I dodn't feel that guns are necessary for civilians. The second Ammendment was not meant for civilians, and it was not made in a time of automatic weapons and bullets that can go through a bullet proof vest. It should be ammended to fit the current times. Just my 2 cents worth.