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Originally Posted by GBBob
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Obviously you believe this relationship to be true because you wrote it, but I could also say that there are few guns in many other countries and little crime.
And you may interpret the intention of the second ammendment however you wish, but there are many that feel a "well armed militia" has nothing to do with your rights to own as many guns as you please.
Not a popular opinion I know, but as seriously as you take your right to own firearms, I just as strongly believe you shouldn't have that right, at least not without a lot tighter controls.
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Do you have any idea what you have to go through to get a handgun permit in the state of N.Y.? Most of the guns used in crimes are illegal. Lets enforce the laws that are on the books already before we enact new laws that will only be targeted at law abiding citizens. I believe in severe penalties for any crime involving a gun, and even more severe for crimes involving an illegal gun. I respect your opinion but I do disagree.The countries that have few guns and little crime probably have very little freedom compared to the U.S.A. I believe the right to bear arms was put in by the founding fathers in case we the people had to overthrow the Govt. At the time the people were able to own any weapon the military had.