Originally posted by /^Blackmagik^\
i see your point, however, if guns were easily available and comon in the home, then thieves and muggers would think twice before even breaking into a home. boulder colorado has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. why? because everyone owns a handgun. when there's a prevalent danger of being killed, most people wouldn't want to tempt the fates. i personaly think that this fear is a definate way to keep criminals in check. they will think twice about the risks involved because of this fear because no one wants to die.
gun control does nothing but keep guns out of the legit citizen's hands. criminals, no matter how many gun restrictions are imposed, wil still get guns. so, this just leaves our honest citizens defenseless against whatever these criminals would do.
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