The ignored gun control conversation: Part 2
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by: Dr. Samori Swygert
We are not addressing the real issue when it comes to gun control legislation. We are failing to conduct a thorough root-cause analysis of American violence. Why are so many people growing frustrated, and choosing to lash out in acts of MASS VIOLENCE on innocent citizens? That is the proper and appropriate question.
Many believe that disarming citizens is the answer, but this is far from the truth. There’s a myriad of methods that sick sinister individuals may exact their vengeance on innocent American citizens. Let’s examine this quickly: 1) A man got frustrated in California and plowed his car through a crowd of people at a Venice Beach festivity — he mowed down scores of party goers and killed some of them. 2) We’re familiar with Ted Kaczynski who was sending off mail explosives. 3) We saw Timothy McVeigh conduct the Oklahoma City Bombing. 4) What about the Olympic Park and Boston Marathon bombings? 5) We had the one sicko that was mailing poison to state officials. 6) There was a knife attack at a daycare. 7) A Georgetown University student was recently caught for making the deadly chemical Ricin in his dorm. 8) Do you remember the Sarin gas attack in the Chinese subway station? [Note: I haven’t even mentioned arson, and food poisonings.]
So with that said, are they going to ban cars, gasoline, knives, envelopes, etc.?
Furthermore, how are we going to defend ourselves against a home invasion with a seven shot gun clip? The legislators that make these laws act like they have successfully fended off each and every home invasion personally with seven bullets. When home invasions occur, it typically involves multiple intruders that are sufficiently armed. Seven shots won’t cut it, and this is why cops don’t carry a seven shot gun clip. I mean you don’t need a bazooka but let’s be sensible.
Let’s keep it real
What is the game plan to account for guns that are already in circulation, unregistered, and buried in the woods, compounds, Neo-Nazi camps, and secret arsenals? Have you seen the arsenal of these DOOMSDAY PREPPERS, gun enthusiasts, and militias? Will the government conduct door to door household reconnaissance with search and seizure intentions? I can understand that regulation is a step toward reduction of gun violence, but what about law-abiding citizens that legally purchase their firearms, use them responsibly, and store them safely? Should the average law abiding gun owner have to forfeit their fire arms and constitutional right to defend themselves?
We really need in depth discussions on coping skills, conflict resolution, effective communication, respect, love and let’s not forget the biggie, POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT. Individuals are less prone to rob, steal, and kill someone for their belongings when they have the purchasing power and ability to purchase their own; and when they don’t have the ever-present mental stress of poverty, deprivation, and a “survive or die” mind state.
We are not addressing the violent movies, video games, and TV shows that give many people a step by step instruction manual and demonstration on how to plan attacks and shooting to kill.
However, legislators are willing to take away our rights to adequately defend ourselves, but say nothing to the TV and Hollywood moguls that pervert the idea of gun ownership. They introduce some of the most violent content into the psyche of our youth.
Talking loud and ain’t saying nothing
Moreover, if legislators are not going to be physically present at my house at 3am during a home invasion to provide immediate, real time security and demonstrate their seven shot marksmanship, I don’t want them limiting the options to defend myself and my family. However, I doubt Diane Feinstein, Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and other anti-gun legislators will provide personal backup and patrol on your front porch and backdoor when it all goes down.
There also needs to be gun control on these cops having firing squads on citizens like Sean Bell, Amadou Diallo, and handcuffed men shooting themselves in the back of squad cars.
