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@9GHH4K9 1yr1Y
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Kids killing kids is a problem in today's society. A man with easy access to guns, can simply go out and buy one. Get in the bus with it hidden, and go to your child's school and massacre everyone in that school, including your kid.
@9GHJWNN1yr1Y
The 2nd amendment gives everyone the right to bear arms. While murder is totally wrong, it would be unconstitutional to deny people the right to carry a gun.
@9RGQQGD7mos7MO
While I do not entirely disagree, always remember, one persons rights end where another persons begins. Where someone’s right to bear arms exists, the minute it crosses over someone’s right to LIFE there is an issue. When someone, who has the constitutional right to own a fire arm, aims and fires at an innocent child who has the constitutional right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that right to bear arms is no longer that simple. Owning a gun is fine, but they should be regulated and not end up in the hands of someone who is not mentally stable enough to hold a wea… Read more
@9WS5YHR4mos4MO
Its impossible to legislate gun control. Its an intangible theory. The biggest way that individuals who should not have guns obtain them is by theft, and usually by vehicle break in. Do not leave a firearm in your glovebox or console or trunk, ever
@B2B6KD61mo1MO
If the second amendment is outdated and only apply to muskets. Then that makes the first amendment even older. So anyone that says that, I hope you like going back to pen and paper as your only way of comunitcation. Also, guns save more lives than they take every year. And cars kill more people than all gun deaths combined. You if you really want to ban the thing that can kill the most and the fastest, than I hope you are going to be with the idea to ban cars.
@9HZHDQP1yr1Y
“it would be unconstitutional to deny people the right to carry a gun.”
Yes I agree with you but nobody said that they would restrict anyone from buying a gun... it's just a discussion on if we should establish stricter gun rules or not.
@9T5VWSZLibertarian6mos6MO
Either way you say it limiting access is the same as restricting access. The question is where's the line and when does it infringe on the 2nd amendment. It's about a balance of public safety and not infringing on the 2nd amendment. Most people would agree children should not have access, those with a violent criminal past should not have access etc. etc. the main issue is where is that line drawn for the average adult American.
@9JH3D8Y1yr1Y
these are my thoughts exactly
@Patriot-#1776Constitution7mos7MO
So you think bloodthirsty animals who mow down helpless and innocent Kindergarteners are going to give a d@mn about laws against owning guns, or restricting the purchase thereof? Do you honestly think scumbags who couldn't care less about laws against cold-blooded murder are going to respect gun control laws? Do you think they're just going to say to themselves, "Dang it! I wanted to massacre a bunch of innocent children, but it turns out it's illegal to own the gun I wanted to do that with. Never mind! It's wrong to break the law, after all." Of course not. The only people on this planet who are going to obey gun control laws are people who would never dream of using guns for anything but hunting and self-defense.Read more
@9RSH5PF7mos7MO
Statistics prove you right.
@9VGYCF95mos5MO
In the United States even if there was a ban on all guns for citizens, there would still be criminals that can get there hands on a gun and murder an inocent person with nothing to defend themselfs.
@9T5VWSZLibertarian6mos6MO
I think it's more about if it was harder to obtain a weapon that could do such damage it would deter those obviously sick in the head people into doing it in the first place. Making it a process to obtain a gun won't stop tragedies from happening 100% of the time, but if even one child could be saved from it, I think it's worth trying to do something different. It would mean there are less guns on the street period, and those of sound mind and of proper age would have nothing to worry about in regard to obtaining a gun. I am very much pro 2nd amendment; I think a lot less crimes against women would happen if every woman carried a gun and had the knowledge to use it well. If every man who attacked a women knew that they were carrying it would deter them from attacking them.
@NationalGuy471mo1MO
#3 Engaged Domestic Policy Informed Gun Control
I strongly agree with you, people you use guns for murder or other malicious intents are criminals, and most probably would care getting a gun through illegal ways.
@9GHH9581yr1Y
Trained personnel, in the right places, would ensure that this would never happen. Mass shootings, like the one in Maine yesterday, wouldn't have occurred if a concealed weapons permit holder with a weapon, had been around. There will always be evil men and they will always find a way to enact their depravity. The overwhelming majority of gun owners are law-abiding citizens others are safer because of.
Additionally, nine of my ancestors fought in the American Revolutionary War to give us the right to protect ourselves from enemies both foreign and domestic. I will NEVER give up my right to protect myself and my family!
@Minarchist-08Libertarian10mos10MO
But if a teacher ALSO had a gun, she could mow down that scumbag in two seconds flat instead of having to wait half an hour for the police to get there.
@9TFLTRG5mos5MO
Yes that would be good but what if the teacher is the shooter
@@1876-Elbert5mos5MO
Then the school system has fallen even lower than it already is.
@9TYJFHK5mos5MO
"Won't shoot the people who they're responsible for" is a very low standard of trust compared to everything that we already expect from teachers.
@9GFFTZP 1yr1Y
if people weren't able to walk around with guns then other people wouldn't feel endangered, and they wouldn't feel that they'd have to carry around a gun as well.
@9GFHMC2Libertarian1yr1Y
It is our constitutional right to own and carry firearms and no laws are going to prevent bad guys from owning and carrying firearms either
@9GFMBV81yr1Y
A gun isn’t the issue, it’s the mentally ill people that walk around thinking it’s okay to kill children that are the issue.
@9RGQQGD7mos7MO
So you agree, there should more regulations in place to make it so that firearms do not end up in the wrong persons hands such as background checks, mental health evaluations, etc?
@KindheartedGranola1yr1Y
That's a utopia I'd love to see. But in the meantime, in the real world, people carry guns for a myriad of reasons, often for their own personal security. Your suggestion seems to overlook that reality.
We can ensure that responsible, law-abiding citizens who feel the need for protection can still obtain firearms.
Take Australia for example, they implemented strict gun control after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996. The regulations didn’t prevent people from owning guns entirely but made the process more rigorous. Subsequently, both gun-related homicides and suicides saw a significant decrease.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
The Government has nuclear bombs and Tomahawk missiles and you won't let us have what are peashooters by comparison. The Government will inevitably become more tyrannical if it does not fear & respect the people, and if the people do not have the capacity to defend themselves against tyranny.
@9GFV3PC1yr1Y
No matter what people are somehow going to get their hands on a gun, its happened before in places like Britain. Either way it is sewn into our constitution ot bear arms. We should be allowed a gun to protect ourselves and our country
@9G3MTS2 1yr1Y
Every day, 116 Americans lose their lives as a result of gun violence. Guns play a crucial role in the majority of suicide deaths. In comparison to other nations, America has some of the laxest gun laws. In America there are also more guns than people, with about 120.5 guns for every 100 residents.
@9G3PL5HLibertarian1yr1Y
They need to change the caliber and size of guns certain people can purchase based on experience and trust with types of firearms
@@1876-Elbert5mos5MO
How could young people become hunters, then? Or do something like 4H shooting sports?
@9G3NLDB1yr1Y
There has been too many cases of people being victims of shooting be those who are not mentally well so there should be more restrictions on gun control to prevent this
@9G3NTS61yr1Y
Agreed. I think guns should still be allowed in America obviously, but they need to do stricter background checks and verification before a person can buy one.
Every day, 116 Americans lose their lives as a result of gun violence. Guns play a crucial role in the majority of suicide deaths. In comparison to other nations, America has some of the laxest gun laws and the highest number of firearms.
@9FV7YWV1yr1Y
Gun possession should be accompanied with adequate liability insurance to cover the loss of injured and dead.
@9TYJFHK5mos5MO
The concept of "insurance" against intentional criminal acts is fundamentally absurd and slanderous.
Prosecute the **** bricks who murder innocent civilians, not the normal person on the other side of town.
@9FV87B31yr1Y
I agree with this comment about gun control. America needs to enforce stricter laws on gun control and the processes of purchasing a gun.
There should be many restrictions to gun use and purchase instated, such as mental health screening and intense background checks.
@9FV7QLKIndependent1yr1Y
I believe we should raise the regulations on guns, but keep the constitutional right for anyone of age to bear arms.
@9G3PBHW 1yr1Y
Gun violence is the highest cause of death in the US. More than heart disease, more than car crashes, more than smoking. The argument that guns shouldn't be regulated is ridiculous; how can anyone say that when ~316 people are shot every day in the US. Anyone who says this isn't a prevalent issue that needs to be regulated is lying to themselves.
@9GNRTNQRepublican 1yr1Y
as people theres no reason to own fully automatic ar15s. A shotgun and pistol are only needed for slef defense.
@9GNSJDQ1yr1Y
I 100 percent agree with this. A shotgun and pistol can be handeled properly. Where as ar15s can cause loads of damage.
@9GNSBCG 1yr1Y
People should have the right to own any gun of their choosing but, there should be a very extensive background check and also the people should be required to take classes on the proper ways to hold and shoot a gun.
@9GNT22F1yr1Y
No, defensive gun ownership is a myth. You and members of your household are more likely to get hurt because there is a gun in the house.
@9GNSMTM1yr1Y
No guns because i feel like most people who have guns always do something very horrible like kill people for No reason and even their own family memebers.
@9GG5MHY1yr1Y
Guns should be restricted for people with reasonable intentions with it. The person should also show history to prove there intentions. Such as gun training and licences.
@9GG6QZZ1yr1Y
I agree that all people who want to own a gun have to go through gun training and have a licences. Along with that, there should be a full background check.
@9GG6PGGIndependent1yr1Y
yes, but only handguns in populated areas and restricted hunting rifles in more rural areas idk the question but guns should be waayayayayya more limited
@9GLY5H2Independent1yr1Y
In recent years, there have been such an increase in public shootings, especially schools for example. I think that there should be a background check, and a training class that is required in order to even buy a gun.
@9GLZCG4Constitution1yr1Y
There are already background checks. The best solution to gun violence is through public edification.
@9GLYPJL1yr1Y
Guns have been a issue throughout the U.S. as instead of being used for self defence, it is mostly used for murder.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
If you are concerned about the increase in public shootings, then adopt these measures:
(1) Restore the Nuclear Family, the greatest form of governance known by man, which keeps people happy and contented instead of turning them into homicidal maniacs.
(2) Ban smartphones in public schools, and if you have children, ban your children from smartphones period and encourage other parents to do the same, to increase their mental health.
(3) Mandate armed teachers or security guards in public schools to Defend children from murderers.
(4) Allow law-abiding citizens to own the firearms they need to defend themselves, their families, their private property, and their communities.
@9F7S8WRWomen’s Equality 1yr1Y
The amount of school shootings has gone up significantly in recent years do to the ease of buying guns
@9FDQQLC1yr1Y
This is more due to extremism and increased violence as violence rates in general have gone up as well.
@9GNCPPN1yr1Y
there are little to no restrictions on who can get a gun, what gun they can get, and unless there was a system of extensive assessments by a psychologist to prevent certain people from getting them; also there is absolutely no valid argument to allow for semi-automatic or automatic guns.
@9GNDK2C1yr1Y
I agree, when the second amendment was created they had no idea what guns would be like today, there is no reason why a citizen should have an automatic weapon. Hunting or self defense do not require guns like that.
allowing people to have guns can cause more violence as people could use it whenever they feel even if it is not justified.
@9GKZF7B 1yr1Y
yes i belive there should be a backround check on he/her and there family and make sure a family member knows they have that gun before they buy it
@9GL2DRF1yr1Y
I agree there should be an in-depth background check on individuals and their families that permits normal individuals (not government officials) to buy a maximum amount of guns of 1 or 2 per permit.
@9GL2B2G1yr1Y
yes i agree with this this sort of second act of safety is very important to keep in such time of struggle.
@9GL27V71yr1Y
They should require a license and responsible use of the weapon, since many in the country possess guns without the legal requirements and the background check should inspect if he/she has a criminal record and need for it
@9GJ2TSY1yr1Y
It should be more difficult to purchase a gun than it is to adopt a child. Civilians do not need weapons used for mass causalities. Gun lobbyist are too influential and control how guns are used, not the government.
@9F83SMT1yr1Y
Just as it is not safe for people to handle heavy machinery, cars, or other potentially dangerous tasks without proper training, license, and evaluation, it is not safe for people to handle deadly weapons without proper training, license, and evaluation either.
@9FB3HBC1yr1Y
An average of 116 Americans die everyday due to gun violence. The majority of suicides are gun-related deaths. America has some of the weakest gun control laws and the most guns compared to other countries.
@9FDC4GD1yr1Y
The person participated in a school shooting, killed innocent children and adults, abused/killed animals, burned down people's property, stalking young kids and kidnapped children.
@9FGCD651yr1Y
More and more gun violence has been happening. From school shootings to gun fights, to police brutality. I think that we need stricter rights on guns.
@9FBSSDY1yr1Y
my one question would be : if you had a kid and sent them to school and there was a school shooting and you never got to see your kid again how would you feel? the peson that commited the crime could have bought the gun themself the day prior with " good intensions to keep his family safe and not to harm anyone'
@9FDFCVH1yr1Y
There's a lot of shootings that go on every year in the U.S and i feel like every year it gets worse.
@9GJFVJR1yr1Y
I think people who have clean criminal records, have finished high school education, and have taken a course on how to handle a gun properly should be able to have a gun. I think this should be the only case when someone is allowed to have access to a gun.
@9GX6WBQLibertarian1yr1Y
Having stricter gun control laws doesn't mean anyone is going to take away your guns, it is just going to insure only people who are not a threat are getting a gun.
@9FBDT8R1yr1Y
DAILY GUN VIOLENCE IMPACTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE U.S.
Every day, 327 people are shot in the United States. Among those:
117 people are shot and killed
210 survive gunshot injuries
90 are intentionally shot by someone else and survive
46 are murdered
67 die from gun suicide
10 survive an attempted gun suicide
1 is killed unintentionally
90 are shot unintentionally and survive
2 are killed by legal intervention*
4 are shot by legal intervention and survive
1 died but the intent was unknown
12 are shot and survive but the intent was unknown
@9FBDRBZIndependent1yr1Y
Each day 12 children die from gun violence in America, to many innocent people lose their lives because of the weak gun control laws.
@9FS8RVB1yr1Y
Everyday, 12 children in America are killed due to gun violence. If we had better gun control, this number would be increasingly low.
There are too many shootings happening everywhere especially schools for there not to be a stricter gun control law. If guns aren't going to be banned, they should at least make it difficult to attain one.
@9H387T71yr1Y
Many gun violence incidents revolve around ill intent using a gun by someone who seems perfectly fine. To ensure the safety and peace, everyone should be scanned and background checked.
@9GQZ9PV1yr1Y
Gun Control should be implemented because gun violence is a significant factor to deaths in our country - There were 7.5 gun suicides per 100,000 people in 2021, for instance.
There needs to be a solution, our families and friends are being murdered at an alarming rate. If more extensive checks and restrictions could prevent someone with Ill intent from gaining weaponry , why would we want to stop that just because it’s a little more inconvenient?
@9F9TRQMIndependent1yr1Y
people should not have the ability to freely walk around with a lethal weapon, same as used in international war, able to injure or kill people.
@9GRHYVC1yr1Y
Many deaths occur due to some kind of gun violence, sometimes because someone was "defending" themselves. Or even to target someone specifically. Sometimes people don't have the intention to pull the trigger on someone, but emotions can get the best of people sometimes. People are unpredictable, so a gun is never the best or smartest idea.
@9GYWSMHProgressive1yr1Y
There should be way more restrictions on who can buy a gun. Really strict background check and psychological exam and a training course.
@9F9953TIndependent1yr1Y
If there are stronger gun laws, then there will in turn be less gun violence and less deaths caused every year by mistakes that could be avoided.
@9GV796X1yr1Y
People should be able to own guns but they should add way more restrictions, like more on what types of guns and checking peoples profiles to see what their history is to make sure they are eligible to own any type of gun.
@9GXYBKR1yr1Y
1. Automatic weapons should not be given to the general public, there's no reason why the average person needs a weapon that can unload 30 bullets in two seconds.
2. It needs to be harder to get automatic weapons, practically anyone can get one and or give it to someone else.
3. If you have a criminal background, you shouldn't have a gun because you have shown you are capable of committing acts of violence (although depending on the severity of the crime it can change)
4.You should have to make an appeal/good case on why you want an automatic weapon, because like previously stated, no one needs to have that kind of weapon.
5. The second amendment was created in a time where guns fire a single bullet and take 5 minutes to reload, things have changed and so should policies.
@9FV474Q1yr1Y
Without more restrictions on guns shootings over the years have been more severe and way more common than they would be if there were things like ID's and other identity objects for purchasing guns.
@9GWC8J41yr1Y
There should be a required training and mentality check before being able to purchase or legally carry a gun.
@9GZLX3R1yr1Y
The current problem is that people today have easy access of buying a firearm with very few requirements.
@9FSWW5M1yr1Y
Most of the reason why shootings at schools or any public place happen is because the way people can get guns is way too easy for people these days. Getting a gun is very easy for anyone to get their hands on. So you don't have to be mentally ill or a criminal to have a gun because everyone is guilty before proven innocent. >:)
@9FSLVKQ1yr1Y
I think that there should be a current restriction to purchasing a firearm because you never know who you are selling to. I also think that if there is more restriction to these issues we might can avoid somethings. But I also think that the world is getting worse and sooner or later there's not going to be much that we can do about these things. Also restricting may not be fair to certain people like hunters for example.
@9GYDT4XLibertarian1yr1Y
Background checks and ID should be asked at the counter before handing off a gun. This could save many lives.
@9GCPC2R1yr1Y
i think being able to protect yourself and your family is important but also knowing that people who shouldn't buy a gun are able to should be changed. it should require more rules and paper work to be allowed to carry or own a gun. its not the gun who kills people its the person behind the gun who does.
I don't believe guns should be so easily accessible. I think we should provide through background checks to make sure that the buyer doesn't have any serious mental health issues or past imprisonment that could lead them to using the gun horribly.
@9GCQ9YY1yr1Y
I believe the way our government and our country are set up its sad that we have to use such a powerful weapon to protect ourselves.
@9GCQ5JT1yr1Y
i think guns should be in the hands of students or un eligible people they need to have stricter gun control
@9GCQ5FC1yr1Y
Yes I agree with it, because in today's society, there are too many young people use the guns inproperly.
Guns may responsibly be owned but with the following conditions: mandatory training, psych evaluation, and a renewable license/registration required. Continuing education courses required to renew. Any negative changes in psych evaluations, criminal records, medical records such that owning a weapon would become a danger to themselves or the public would result in immediate suspension and removal of permission to own and operate a gun.
There needs to be more restrictions among guns no criminal with a history of mental illness, violence against anyone and gang involvement should own a gun ever again. Everyone needs sharper harder restrictions either way but still have the right to own one.
@9F9JC3K1yr1Y
I believe that gun control should be put in place and deeply focused upon due to the fact that it is putting children in schools in danger as well as risking the lives of people doing their daily activities such as jobs, etc.
@9GT8Q5R1yr1Y
Putting more restrictions on gun ownership could lead to a decrease in gun violence, crime rates, and potential shootings.
The US has had 57 times as many school shootings as the other major industrialized nations combined.
@9HCMBC51yr1Y
A person who is mentally ill isn't always diagnosed o you can't be sure who is mentally is. Some people act on impulse and emotion and end up becoming murders due to the easy access to guns.
@9F9PF551yr1Y
the lead cause of death for children in the US is firearms (motor vehicles comes a close second). the fact that so many kids die from a manmade machine, instead of natural causes like disease, is unacceptable.
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