A Reasonable Question for the times

In the aftermath of another murderous attack on innocent civilians in Orlando,
its not surprising this question be asked, even in the polite conversation over
a Father's Day dinner.  "Why should people be able to legally own so much
fire power?" This is fair due to overwhelming damage such weapons cause.

However, while there is a media and politically driven outcry "something be done",
we should first evaluate what has been done already.

Most people asking the question may not be aware govt., at all levels, have taken
numerous steps to limit availability of fire arms of all types.

In total, more than 20,000 local ordinances, state laws and  Congressional legislation
relating to gun ownership are on the books. Yet, across the country carnage occurs,
most notably by hand guns on the streets of poor, crime and drug infected cities.

So, at this point what 'silver bullet' (pardon the pun) can be offered to stop the gun
violence?

With all the newspaper editorials, all the attacks on the National Rifle Assoc, all the
disingenuous political hyperbole, nothing concrete has been proposed, only 'banning
assault weapons' by people who incorrectly pin this name on any type of multi-shot rifles.

In fact, Democrats now using the Orlando attack to push for new legislation had their
chance when  they took control of Congress in 2009 but did nothing. No legislation was
offered to once again ban 'assault weapons', legislation that expired in 2004.

Only now  are Democrats railing for new laws, after failing when they had the chance!

And what about law enforcement that already has lethal fire power. In some minority
communities there is an outcry police have too much, with comparisons to the military.

This picture was taken in 1999 when the Federal govt. went into a home in the middle
of the night and removed Elian Gonzales so he could be returned to his father in Cuba. 

Maybe, minority communities have a point!




Perhaps, we consider some fire arms be banned totally, including law enforcement.

I can understand looking to the 'visual', the picture of any rapid firing gun and what it
can do. But, behind every firearm is a person.  And, unless we raise the standard to
purchase a firearm we will always remain susceptible to the behavior of a few, not
the rights of all.



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