There is a huge void in legislation that doesn't even touch the primary concerns of the majority of honest, law abiding, citizens that enjoy their guns for sport, protection or otherwise. I believe the answer does not lie in which weapons we ban or whether we leave them completely unregulated. That old arguement is getting us nowhere and it's not really logical in today's day with all the technological advancements in weaponry, biological, jets's, nukes etc. What private militia in the world could hold a candle to the United States Military? (rhetorical statement)
I think the answer lies in the original intention of the second amendment. I believe it was intended to be able to keep the government in check should it become corrupted. Such that the people could take back their freedom should it be infringed upon.
Let's be honest. Our government is far larger and much farther beyond the reach of ANY well regulated militia. With the original intent of the second amendment in mind, the checks and balances are out of whack. The government and military are so much larger, more technologically advanced than any freedom seeking militia. I think the answer lies in a much larger form of balance. I'm not talking an equal amount of weaponry. We already tried that with the cold war. And this world doesn't need more WMD's. I believe what would address this legislative void is a guarantee that the government has some form of oversight that holds them accountable. Let nothing of tragic history ever be repeated.
Every American needs a guarantee that his individual freedoms are protected. This would only work if we were all united, if we all supported any initiative or law that supports our safety in general. To wit, I would propose the following:
Ban assault weapons, they have no purpose outside of mass murder. (Yes, I'm aware.)
I believe that this would satisfy the majority with regards to banning full assault weapons because honestly, they are designed to kill people. They have no other purpose. I am a firm proponent for keeping my firearms for sport. I have a conceal carry permit but in the scenario publicly presented in Las Vegas, that wouldn't have done a lick of good to protect myself or others. (There are already conspiracy theories around this event as well. I believe my proposal would satisfy their concerns as well.)
None of this little garbage legislation that doesn't address the concerns of any side. Address the primary concerns of both sides:
AND
Create a legislation that addresses and properly establishes an equal checks and balances system within the US government, keeping the power of the people in their own hands and not open to the corrupt dictates of a small few. Specifically surrounding the second amendment.
I propose this but am open to any suggestions that would fill the void.
In today's day and age, use technology to our advantage. Allow a true majority vote of the informed public. At the very least, with major matters such as going to war.
Create software that would inform an individual about both sides of an issue that could then be voted on. It could be established initially as a trial, testing the waters of popular opinion.
I believe the future of the human race depends on whether or not we can peacefully explore beyond our little world. Peace starts with us, here in our own world, among our own people, in our own hearts.
I think the answer lies in the original intention of the second amendment. I believe it was intended to be able to keep the government in check should it become corrupted. Such that the people could take back their freedom should it be infringed upon.
Let's be honest. Our government is far larger and much farther beyond the reach of ANY well regulated militia. With the original intent of the second amendment in mind, the checks and balances are out of whack. The government and military are so much larger, more technologically advanced than any freedom seeking militia. I think the answer lies in a much larger form of balance. I'm not talking an equal amount of weaponry. We already tried that with the cold war. And this world doesn't need more WMD's. I believe what would address this legislative void is a guarantee that the government has some form of oversight that holds them accountable. Let nothing of tragic history ever be repeated.
Every American needs a guarantee that his individual freedoms are protected. This would only work if we were all united, if we all supported any initiative or law that supports our safety in general. To wit, I would propose the following:
Ban assault weapons, they have no purpose outside of mass murder. (Yes, I'm aware.)
I believe that this would satisfy the majority with regards to banning full assault weapons because honestly, they are designed to kill people. They have no other purpose. I am a firm proponent for keeping my firearms for sport. I have a conceal carry permit but in the scenario publicly presented in Las Vegas, that wouldn't have done a lick of good to protect myself or others. (There are already conspiracy theories around this event as well. I believe my proposal would satisfy their concerns as well.)
None of this little garbage legislation that doesn't address the concerns of any side. Address the primary concerns of both sides:
AND
Create a legislation that addresses and properly establishes an equal checks and balances system within the US government, keeping the power of the people in their own hands and not open to the corrupt dictates of a small few. Specifically surrounding the second amendment.
I propose this but am open to any suggestions that would fill the void.
In today's day and age, use technology to our advantage. Allow a true majority vote of the informed public. At the very least, with major matters such as going to war.
Create software that would inform an individual about both sides of an issue that could then be voted on. It could be established initially as a trial, testing the waters of popular opinion.
I believe the future of the human race depends on whether or not we can peacefully explore beyond our little world. Peace starts with us, here in our own world, among our own people, in our own hearts.
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