dreadpiraterobertzzz t1_iydikru wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:28 PM

Reply to comment by ImmobilizedbyCheese in Regency Wal-Mart, yet another shooting. by AlreadyShrugging

I agree with what you are saying, it seems hopeless for there to be any change. If Sandy Hook didn't change things what will? Why does everything have to be so extreme in America? All we need is common sense laws related to firearms. Mandatory licenses, training, secure storage, waiting periods, etc. These regulations are completely normal in other developed countries. And people own plenty of guns in other countries. We require a license and training to operate a motor vehicle, but with firearms we don't, how does that make any sense?

Perelygino_Klyazma t1_iydnajf wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:59 PM

We don't have politicians, government bureaucracy, or even political system that can be trusted with limits to the right to defend yourself. We know what lists lead to. And we know criminals won't follow the law, anyways. Nothing you suggested would have stopped this drug deal from happening in the corner of a WalMart parking lot.

Change isn't hopeless, but it starts with growing individuals - at home and macro-economically - not with infringing people's rights.