I rented Bowling for Columbine a few weeks ago, and I have been meaning to post this for a while... so here goes.

In BFC, when that elementary school shooting in rural Michigan was discussed... the pointed issue of responsible gun ownership was brought to light. And I'd like to see what people here think about it.

For the record:
• I absolutely and whole-heartedly endorse the defense of the Second Amendment.
• Our right to bear arms must be defended... period.
• But at the same time, I feel like there's more we should be doing to avert school shootings like the Michigan incident discussed in BFC.

So here's the issue / question:

For a fraction of the cost of 1 box of ammunition, a child-safety latch could have prevented the .38 from coming into that 1st grader's hands...and the fatal shooting could have been averted.

How should we - as a nation - both defend the 2nd Amendment and at the same time, stress the need for responsible gun ownership?
How do we secure our right to bear arms, yet prevent these tragic [elementary-school] shootings?

So for owners and non-owners alike.. what do you think?


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A brief - but important disclaimer: I want to see what people have to say about the issue. If you're going to derail this thread with controversy over Moore's other films, please take it to another thread. Thank you. :cheers: