There
is much controversy in America these days over the Second Amendment that
concerns our rights as citizens to own and carry weapons. While I understand the need for the Second
Amendment, I do believe that we need to have restrictions to that right. The
violence in this country involving firearms and the acquisition of firearms by
anyone having the money or means to acquire a firearm is completely out of
control. It is fast becoming the belief by the average American citizen that
they should own and carry a firearm when they leave their home for whatever
reason whether to go to a shopping mall, a theater, school, or place of
employment. There is no doubt that we are living in dangerous times, however I
can imagine more dangerous times on the horizon as more of our average citizens
feel the need to arm themselves.
With
the increase of violence involving armed predators, there comes an increased
sense of terror within the psyche of the average citizen and the sense that they
must have the means to defend their homes, families, friends, and themselves. Over the past few years, I have thought long
and hard about my personal feelings on the subject of violence and the need to
carry a weapon as it is my right as an American citizen. While I am aware that
many will disagree with my view (and have every right to disagree), my opinion
is that I do not believe that weapons are a path to peace and harmony.
Yes,
people do use weapons for the purpose of sport and hunting, but weapons such as
handguns and assault weapons are not used for this purpose. The purpose of
these types of weapons is to kill or seriously injure human beings. These types
of weapons need regulations as to their acquirement, intention of usage, and
the reason for their need.
As
mass murders and homicides continue to rise, we are seeing an escalated purchase
of firearms by the average citizen. However, while the average citizen may have
training in target shooting, they do not have training to respond in a panic
situation with the use of a weapon. While a person may believe they know how to
react, reality and fantasy have very different results. I do not believe that more people owning and
carrying weapons is an answer to stopping violent crimes. Weapons are not a
path to peace and harmony.
If
the acquirement of weapons continues, I can only imagine more killing. I feel
we are taking a backwards step or even a long stride from freedom and safety not
only in our cities, but in our towns and small communities as well. I prefer not
to have to own or carry a weapon with the intention or fear that if a situation
arises that I will have to take another person’s life. Nor do I want to live in trepidation
that a situation will arise where I fear for my own life. This is not a
psychologically healthy way to live. We should not go back to living life as it
was in the days of the ‘wild west’ or have to live as though we are in a war
zone.
Yes,
unfortunately, people will always find ways to kill or harm one another; however,
without laws and regulations imposed on the sale of weapons, it is too easy for
anyone to carry out these types of crimes particularly on a mass scale. We need
to find a way to get weapons off the street and away from those who wish to
harm others. We need strong laws imposed on the sale of firearms. We need to
feel safe on our streets, public areas, and our own homes. Increasing the
amount of people who own and carry guns is not the answer…
Weapons
are not a path to peace and harmony.
Thanks
for stopping by. ~Yvonne~
6 comments:
Yvonne...while I agree we must regulate and control sales of weapons to people, I feel we also should not take the right away to be able to openly carry or even carry a concealed weapon.
The purchase of firearms should be well regulated and controlled. yet, not controlling. If I pass the background check, meet the requirements, and obtain the proper certification from a class, I should be allowed to purchase a weapon. As you stated, we need more regulation. But don't take it away.
America needs change. But we need to be careful what and how we change things.
We all have our opinions on what should be done concerning gun control. You have shared yours very well and have done it respectfully. I only wish others would do it as you have.
I respect your opinion and will share your blog.
Respect =D
Respect =D
Regulations sounds good, but history has shown the dangers of a country intent on controlling its citizens. Especially our government that didn't seem to have a problem with letting Mexican drug cartels purchase weapons. No, regulation and control sound good on paper, but in history it has a terrible track record.
Agreed. I understand the need behind weapons but right now they are being used too frequently, and without the due cause. And this leads to horrible incidents.
Thank you for sharing your views.
Gifts I loved your blog post.Really looking forward to read more.
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