Hi

I am adding to the discussion of the effect of pop culture and gun possession.  Much is being written and I must add my two cents.

Both sides have some valid points. i.e. " Why does anyone need an assault rifle?",  or "Why restrict gun ownership of law abiding citizens for a few criminals."  Etc.

Gun ownership is a right protected by the Second Amendment to our Constitution.  This has been adjudicated by our courts where the right is protected.  So any "gun control" must be very carefully drafted so as not to infringe on this right.  Those who advocate control would define what can and what cannot be owner by the citizenry. This is a real part of the problem.  It would be naive to believe that control would stop at this point. We have seen example after example of this in action, like taxes, government regulations and other money grabbing schemes.  I think that the idea behind government gun safety is just summarized by one word -"CONTROL".  The real irony is that the government should control those who break laws, namely criminals and those who have mental problems and commit these mass murders. I do not favor censorship but a society that lets children play violent video games, see explicit or violent movies should examine the mental makeup of itself before going after guns. These violent or misguided people would just find another way to commit their criminal acts. Let's get to the problem, force congress to address the real issue.  Only then will we have the protection we need.

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