(ThyBlackMan.com) The Second Amendment clearly states that citizens of the United States have the right to “keep and bear arms” for “traditionally lawful purposes.” But while the objective of the Second Amendment is noble, this right, as evident in the many cases of murder in both the country’s urban and rural areas, can become abused especially by reckless individuals (and even the mentally unstable).
Just recently, two mass shooting incidents shocked the nation and drew in sympathy from many countries around the world. Whether these shooting incidents can be classified as hate crimes, or that they have other inexplicable reasons, the fact remains that a number of innocent people were brutally killed because of the irresponsible usage of firearms.
Because of this, concerned and law abiding citizens and lawmakers are constantly debating on an antique topic on whether the public should be
Illinois (Chicago) is one of the several states that started implementing gun control restrictions since the 70s. But because these laws are against the Second Amendment, the state has constantly run into legal challenges for these restrictions. And oftentimes, these laws have been overturned and abolished. For instance, sometime in 2010, the Supreme Court overturned the state’s handgun ban because it was deemed illegal and unconstitutional.
But while it’s true that the Second Amendment can just powerfully wipe off all gun control laws in the country, people opposing these laws are missing the point. These gun laws are not an attack on the Second Amendment. They are so much more because gun laws are about regulating the use of firearms in all parts of the country for the sake of public safety. When we say “regulating,” it can have a variety of meanings.
For instance, before a person is allowed to purchase a gun, part of the gun control legislation may require that person to undergo proper training. People can lose control of themselves and may resort to a destructive nature especially when overcome with an intense feeling of anger and frustration. So to make sure that irresponsible usage of firearms is prevented, proper training on the handling and usage of guns cannot be overly emphasized.
In addition to that, present gun control laws are meant to make sure that everyone obtains their firearms legally. Notwithstanding the continuous threat of terrorism, gang crimes, threat of unstable persons acquisition etc.; it pays to have a system intended to correct any unauthorized dealings and usage of firearms. The Nation Rifle Association would probably not agree that illegal guns are part of the problem in modern society and until we come to grips with that fact we will never get a handle on it.
Staff Writer; Stanley G. Buford
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You do realize that gun control laws in this country were created to keep guns out of the hands of recently freed slaves?
.....Youtube. Gun confiscation as Katrina was going down. Could be you or me for any reason.
This article is bad and you should feel bad
There are so many things wrong with your logic in this article that it is impossible to label it as such.
"Traditionally lawful purposes" is not mentioned anywhere in the Second Amendment. Your statement is a complete falsehood. Did you think you could just make up "facts" and people wouldn't notice?
Rubbish!
It is not the guns but the people that is a problem. Please note that in 2010 Washington DC had the most extreme gun control laws of all American cities. El Paso, Texas on the other hand was one of the least controlling. The two cities are about the same population and both consist of a minority majority. DC had twenty seven times more murders than El Paso, where every responsible adult citizen can legally carry a loaded, concealed handgun. Twenty seven times more murdering. If you cannot explain why the city with the most gun control had so many more murders, you have no business advocating for more gun control.
"The Second Amendment clearly states that citizens of the United States have the right to “keep and bear arms” for “traditionally lawful purposes.” "
Facsinating how you torpedoed your entire purpose with the falsehood of the very first sentence. one can only wonder if you are illiterate, or an idiot.
I'd say: "Yes."
This website is offensive and racist. Good thing your 1A rights aren't regulated like this man is proposing our 2A should be. Disgusting.
OMG...you're just about as stupid as they come. If you're going to write I think you first need to do some research and make your article as grounded in truth as you possible can. Based upon your facts I'm going to assume that you really are just stupid.