ianp5a and Bings;
Do beware of relying on what the main stream media (MSM) is reporting. You both make valid points with respect to the results, ie. deaths from gun and drug influenced violence. I will add the problem of ideological conflict caused by those who want to be in control.
That being said, I cannot agree with Germany's option, which is to restrict gun ownership by citizens. Venezuela is another example of this failure. As I've stated before, this is not addressing the real source of the problem: which is the people using those guns and drugs.
I'm not offering a solution. I'm saying that such restrictions lead to other, worse problems. For instance, a population which is unable to protect itself and must trust in government, military and police for "protection". I've stated this before... I'm not the only voice saying this.
Ask yourselves what is the motive behind the legislation and who is pushing this. What do they stand to gain? I will say, categorically, that it is a given that power, control and money are the motivating factors. It is NOT altruism nor concern for the safety of citizens.
Please do understand that I'm not trying to ignore or belittle the problems which result (death, uncivil conflict, wars). They are happening... Although perhaps not to the degree that the MSM would like you to perceive, since that does not sell advertising (money).
You're entirely entitled (un-PC word, I know) to believe that the current situation is working. My belief is that we have "kicked the can down the road", put off dealing with the root causes. Palliatives only appear to work, they don't solve anything.
Philosophy lesson over. Carry on.
Do beware of relying on what the main stream media (MSM) is reporting. You both make valid points with respect to the results, ie. deaths from gun and drug influenced violence. I will add the problem of ideological conflict caused by those who want to be in control.
That being said, I cannot agree with Germany's option, which is to restrict gun ownership by citizens. Venezuela is another example of this failure. As I've stated before, this is not addressing the real source of the problem: which is the people using those guns and drugs.
I'm not offering a solution. I'm saying that such restrictions lead to other, worse problems. For instance, a population which is unable to protect itself and must trust in government, military and police for "protection". I've stated this before... I'm not the only voice saying this.
Ask yourselves what is the motive behind the legislation and who is pushing this. What do they stand to gain? I will say, categorically, that it is a given that power, control and money are the motivating factors. It is NOT altruism nor concern for the safety of citizens.
Please do understand that I'm not trying to ignore or belittle the problems which result (death, uncivil conflict, wars). They are happening... Although perhaps not to the degree that the MSM would like you to perceive, since that does not sell advertising (money).
You're entirely entitled (un-PC word, I know) to believe that the current situation is working. My belief is that we have "kicked the can down the road", put off dealing with the root causes. Palliatives only appear to work, they don't solve anything.
Philosophy lesson over. Carry on.
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