No need to apologize for the length. There's no way to write a short text about this subject without oversimplifying things.
I think you're right. Most pro-gun arguments I read are "Get offa mah gunz!" with nothing more to add to the debate. But this one was worth the read.
The problem is certainly deeper than gun ownership. Like you say: "We need to figure out the real problem, which probably has more to do with unemployed, under-educated men getting sucked into gangs, or a culture of "bad-assery" being cool (ridiculous), before we just start looking for an easy answer."
People are scared of the future, they don't have any certainties anymore. Your job, your income and your safety are things you can lose in a matter of days. Even well-educated people don't get a guarantee to a good life. Maybe that gun gives them the feeling that they still have something to say. That they still count.
I feel that there are more political parties out there who want to cultivate those uncertainties rather than doing something about it. Fear is excellent for drawing voters to you.
But how can we solve all that? I hope you know, because I don't. ;)
Oh well, if you want, you can always move to Europe. We have exquisite wine, cheese, beer and chocolate. :D
What's your opinion on gun control?
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No need to apologize for the length. There's no way to write a short text about this subject without oversimplifying things.
I think you're right. Most pro-gun arguments I read are "Get offa mah gunz!" with nothing more to add to the debate. But this one was worth the read.
The problem is certainly deeper than gun ownership. Like you say: "We need to figure out the real problem, which probably has more to do with unemployed, under-educated men getting sucked into gangs, or a culture of "bad-assery" being cool (ridiculous), before we just start looking for an easy answer."
People are scared of the future, they don't have any certainties anymore. Your job, your income and your safety are things you can lose in a matter of days. Even well-educated people don't get a guarantee to a good life. Maybe that gun gives them the feeling that they still have something to say. That they still count.
I feel that there are more political parties out there who want to cultivate those uncertainties rather than doing something about it. Fear is excellent for drawing voters to you.
But how can we solve all that? I hope you know, because I don't. ;)
Oh well, if you want, you can always move to Europe. We have exquisite wine, cheese, beer and chocolate. :D