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Zarvan

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There are certain aspects to being an American that I sometimes struggle to explain to my international television audience. The entire issue of guns in this country has been particularly challenging. I do think for much of the world we are defined by the number of weapons we own and the images of violence that so often dominate our local newscasts. I have a friend from Algeria who was warned by his mother before moving to this country, "teenagers over there carry guns, be careful." I understand that is how the world sees America, but I don’t think that is how most Americans see this country or themselves.

Don’t get me wrong it is an important issue and guns are prevalent, but here it is a sensitive topic that up until now hasn't really been talked about. I compare it to religion and politics. Many kids grow up in this country being taught it is rude to express your opinions on those delicate subjects with company. They don't have to be taught that lesson when it comes to gun rights or gun control. If you would have asked people last week if they talk about their views on whom should have what weapons, they probably would have said it isn't a subject for debate.

I am a firm believer that for most, it's all about how you grow up. If you are raised in a home with guns, you don’t see anything wrong with it. If your parents teach you that guns don’t belong in a home, you probably still agree.

It feels very different now. People are talking about their positions, they are debating and arguing. The question now is what will their elected leaders do with this important debate?

We’ve been here before, politicians talk of a tragedy and promise change. So far, it has been just talk. This time might be different. I don’t have any scientific data to tell you why I believe this, but I do have a best friend named Kathy and she is a teacher. She now locks the door to her 2nd grade classroom. She has never done that before. Kathy is not political. She never cared who owned guns or why, but she cares now. She asked me why the politicians won’t act to get rid of assault weapons, “what are they afraid of?” she said.

It's not a simple answer. The cynic would say they are afraid of the powerful National Rifle Association and their 4 million members who vote, some based solely on this issue.

It could be that they truly believe that the 2nd amendment guarantees the right to own guns, all guns without limits. I've heard many politicians say an armed citizenry is the best insurance against government tyranny. Which of course begs the question- what can an AR-15 accomplish when put up against a modern day fighter jet or a tank? Still, that is their argument and their unflinching belief. Many of these Americans believe to their core that this is their right and any infringement is felt as if it is an assault on their person. I think it is important to explain this is how they feel, it isn't a simple issue. This is modern day America.

Others believe banning any kind of guns won't accomplish anything. There are an estimated 200 million guns in this country. The argument is that it is too late and new laws would only keep guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens, not the crazy or the criminals.

So my answer to my friend, the politicians who will fight against gun control legislation may truly believe that it shouldn’t change. They might be afraid of government tyranny, over-regulation, trampling the constitution or just losing their jobs. It was my best answer.

I couldn't tell her what our elected leaders will do on this very sensitive, emotional and important issue. I do know what Kathy will do. She is going to continue to lock 8-year-olds into her classroom. It may be irrational. If you look at the statistics, she will likely never face a masked gunman. Still while I sit in Washington uncertain about the future of gun control, there is just one thing I know without a doubt. If Kathy was put in that terrifying situation, she would do all she could to protect her kids, sacrificing her own life if she had to, in the process leaving her own children motherless. In her words, keeping kids safe, well, it is just what adults are supposed to do.
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And now they have allowed teachers to carry guns to schools.

so it means now students will be caught in cross fire between teachers and haywire student/s?
 
The most unfortunate thing is some set of ppl can't differentiate btwn culture and religion.


Its gun culture...
 
Well no politician is going to touch this, especially considering how passionate Southerners are about their guns. After all who is going to go against the principles laid down by the founding fathers in the Constitution. It is political suicide, all other factors put aside.
 
It's just that we take our right to be armed very very seriously. There is no good solution to gun voilence as there is no one good solution for dealing with terrorism. For instance, if guns are banned in US then there is a very high chance that some people will still be able to get them from black market and people who are law abiding citizens would not be able to protect themselves hence there will be even more casualties if guns are banned
 
Well no politician is going to touch this, especially considering how passionate Southerners are about their guns. After all who is going to go against the principles laid down by the founding fathers in the Constitution. It is political suicide, all other factors put aside.

means more shooting in future



HOLLIDAYSBURG: A man shot a woman decorating for a children's Christmas party at a tiny church hall and killed two men elsewhere in a rural township on Friday before he was shot dead in a gunfight with state troopers
 
They alread allowed students to carry after Virginia Tec incident, now it would be a three some!

And now they have allowed teachers to carry guns to schools.

so it means now students will be caught in cross fire between teachers and haywire student/s?
 
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They alread allowed students to carry after Virginia Tec incident, now it would be a three some!

Students carrying guns/ teachers carrying guns/ students get armoured bag/ Schools get armed guards.

So how can you be sure the armed techers wont open fire at student??


oh by the way Congrats to US gun industry . killing of innocent children gives boost to the business
 
Students carrying guns/ teachers carrying guns/ students get armoured bag/ Schools get armed guards.

So how can you be sure the armed techers wont open fire at student??


oh by the way Congrats to US gun industry . killing of innocent children gives boost to the business
You mean the 'gun culture' is something unique to the US? Last I heard, the Pakistani 'gun culture' is pretty healthy.
 
U.S society is a hate filled, violent, hedonistic and overweight melting pot. Add a lot of guns, a sprinkle of self entitlement and a large dash of racism and viola! The land of the free...
 
American government is fearing CIVIL war that is why they are trying to ban assault rifles


MALITIAS hiding or going against US

ITS LEGAL TO HAVE MALITIA IN USA


700% Increase of Private Military Groups who do not like US government policies


USA has a policy , in their constitution that when people of nation feel their government is corrupt they can form malitias and Take down the government by force

This is American constitution , this is what OBAMA is trying to change to enslave US people



The current drive to ban the automatic weapons is to prevent Malitias arming up to go against US government

AMERICAN SPRING ..
 
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U.S society is a hate filled, violent, hedonistic and overweight melting pot. Add a lot of guns, a sprinkle of self entitlement and a large dash of racism and viola! The land of the free...

Better than most countries in the world. Kind of like Syria or Pakistan. Other countries tend to have an AK as part of the flag.
 

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