04-20-2009, 12:21 PM
It's very important to keep it a practical issue.
There is no debate about the topic of gun ownership. That again was confirmed by the Supreme Court last summer. There is, however a debate about responsible gun usage and ownership, and it is a constructive one. At least hopefully. If the posturing and BS can be kept to a minimum. We should debate the "how", but not the "if."
As well it's an ignorant one. Firearms are a very effective tool at a certain range. That would be outside of 10 feet or so to perhaps 50 feet. Outside or inside, they're much much less so. The Hollywood glitz gets them a power idea that's really unfounded, and it would be worth for people to discover. 50 feet is too far away to hit anybody reliably, and 10 feet is too close. To deal with all this sensibly takes a larger view and philosophy that, well, is lacking.
Sure, get a shotgun.
There is no debate about the topic of gun ownership. That again was confirmed by the Supreme Court last summer. There is, however a debate about responsible gun usage and ownership, and it is a constructive one. At least hopefully. If the posturing and BS can be kept to a minimum. We should debate the "how", but not the "if."
As well it's an ignorant one. Firearms are a very effective tool at a certain range. That would be outside of 10 feet or so to perhaps 50 feet. Outside or inside, they're much much less so. The Hollywood glitz gets them a power idea that's really unfounded, and it would be worth for people to discover. 50 feet is too far away to hit anybody reliably, and 10 feet is too close. To deal with all this sensibly takes a larger view and philosophy that, well, is lacking.
Sure, get a shotgun.