United Guns of America Part II
A few weeks after the Aurora, Colorado shootings, I wrote about the entwined nature of guns and America. While I support strong gun control measures, many in the US do not, and historically, unfettered guns ownership has enjoyed significant public support. Back in August, I concluded with the following:
The reality is that gun ownership will forever be a part of America’s history, now and into the future. Public sentiment still supports the Second Amendment and comprehensive gun control is simply too politically radioactive for any politician to touch.
We are now experiencing yet another mass shooting. Sadly however I doubt that this tragedy will do much to sway public perception on gun control. To ban or heavily restrict guns would be deemed un-American in the eyes of many, include those that personally revile guns. Gun control offends our American belief of freedom as ingrained in our psyche as freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Maybe then we should not be calling it “gun control” then. When people are asked about specific policy such as checking backgrounds, restricting access to certain groups, or banning specific types of weapons, then support is strong across the board, including from many NRA members. While I still harbor doubts of meaningful action taking place to advance gun control in the near-term, there are ways that we can enact sensible legislation if Congress shows leadership on this issue.
Source: Washington Post
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