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Post by Ceci on Apr 16, 2007 17:57:52 GMT -5
One could not help but be riveted to the coverage today about what happened at Virginia Tech. It is a very sad situation in which I extend my condolences and sympathy to the families as well as the entire Virginia Tech community. Unfortunately, this type of violence is something that one does not ordinarily expect when being on campus. Usually, there is an aura of feeling safe.
But, it is always events such as this one to remind you how much the repercussions affect every one of us.
What does everyone else think about this? Have any insights into the impact on this happening?
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Post by gemwolf on Apr 17, 2007 5:54:16 GMT -5
The main issue is of course GUN CONTROL. It was a similar event that prompted Britain (Hungerford massacre and Dunblane massacre) to implement strict gun control, and they should be applauded for being such a fine example.
How many more people should die before governments - not only the USA - is going to face the facts and do something about it? People should not have the power over life and death of fellow humans. As simple as that. South Africa's legislation states that a person must go through psychological evaluation before s/he can get a firearm. But that's a joke because anyone is a potential killer.
More good that will come from better gun control is that more animals’ lives will be spared. Pointlessly “hunting” animals for “sport” doesn’t cut it with me. Never mind the animal rights, how many “hunting accidents” can we count? There is no reason a person should have a firearm. And that goes for both sides of the law. People in possession of illegal firearms should be dealt with harshly, because they are potential murderers. Full stop.
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Post by Ceci on Apr 17, 2007 6:02:11 GMT -5
I wish it was that easy in America. I have never liked guns in any capacity. And, I am very saddened by what happened today because it took two automatic pistols to end 33 lives. But, it all has to come down to the 2nd Amendment right of the United States Constitution. In short, it is the right to bear arms. For some, this is as essential as a form of liberty. But I've always felt that liberty could be expressed in less violent and more peaceful ways. And events like this one always raises the hairs on my neck that a lot could have been done in order to prevent what happened today.
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