gun for protection as a matter of course in a society where there is so much violence. On the other hand, there are all the victims of these guns, made victims by the fact that gun ownership is so easy for Americans and that there are thus so many guns in circulation. The argument that law-abiding people can have guns while criminals cannot is specious--criminals are stealing their guns from the law-abiding people. The only way to do something about this is to regulate handguns strictly, with registration and a waiting period only a beginning. If it works, of course, no further action is necessary. If further action is necessary, then clearly the statutes need to go as far as necessary to protect the rights of the majority not to become victims.
Gun control remains a major political issue with passionate voices on both sides. Opposing gun control is one of the most powerful organizations and lobbies in the country, the National Rifle Association, which is able to command large sums of money in service of its political ag
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